Seward County Community College/Area Technical School
Course Syllabus

1. TITLE OF COURSE: CSX1701 - Exploring Issues/Info Tech
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: One credit hour online course. This course is designed to examine current issues and trends in information technology. Students will learn about new issues and identify how these issues affect society. Students should know the basics of using a computer and searching the Internet for information. For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
3. PROGRAM AND/OR DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT: The CIS Program will provide superior learning opportunities in the area of information technology, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, for both CIS majors and non CIS majors to enable all students to achieve their career and/or educational goals.
4. TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
   • There is no textbook required for this class.
5. SCCC/ATS OUTCOMES: Student who successfully complete this course will demonstrate the ability to do the following SCCC/ATS Outcomes:
   • Outcome # 1 – Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained to real life situations
   • Outcome # 5 – Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information
   • Outcome # 6 - Utilize current technology relevant to their respective disciplines
   • Outcome # 9 – Exhibit workplace skills that include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honesty, positive attitude, judgment, and responsibility
6. COURSE OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Exploring Issues in Information Technology course with 80% or higher mastery of course competencies, the student should be able to:
   • Recognize and understand issues critical to usage of information technology
   • Recognize and understand ethical issues related to information technology
   • Recognize and understand advances in computer technology research
   • Recognize and understand how information technology affects our lives
   • Recognize and understand security and privacy issues dealing with information technology
7. COURSE OUTLINE:
   • Ethical Issues
   • Research Issues
   • Technology in Daily Activities
   • Privacy and Security
8. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS: The course will be delivered to students in an online interactive format via the Internet. Students will be able to read lectures online, ask questions of the instructor via e-mail, and complete assignments and exams in the convenience of their own home or office.
   • Time Requirements
     • Students should expect to spend a minimum of 15 hours to complete the course assignments.
     • A time log will be mandatory for this course. Keep record of all time spent for each unit.
   • Instructors will enforce the Academic Honor Code & Cheating Policy as set forth in the SCCC/ATS College Catalog. Students who fail to adhere to this policy will receive an F for the course final grade unless otherwise stated in the instructor’s course policies.
9. INSTRUCTIONAL AND RESOURCE MATERIALS:
   • Periodicals dealing with computer technology issues as determined during course
   • Internet
10. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT:
    • SCCC/ATS Outcomes #1, 5, 6, and 9 will be assessed by a variety of assignments and projects.
11. ADA STATEMENT
    • If you believe that you are entitled to special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Dean of Student Services at 620-417-1016 or visit the office located in the Hobble Academic Building.    
    
    Revised 07/14