CPS 120: Introduction to Computer Science
This course is an introduction to computer science for those planning to take advanced courses in the computer field. It is highly recommended for those planning to take programming courses. Students will write, enter, compile, and execute simple computer programs. The course is intended to bridge the gap between a basic computer literacy course and advanced courses.
- Date:
- 2015
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Other Material Types:
- Animation, Assessment Tool, Assignment, Collection, Development Tool, Drill and Practice, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Syllabus, Tutorial, Workshop and Training Material
- Institution:
- Washtenaw Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 2
- Subjects:
- Computer, Programming, Numbering Systems, Operating Systems, Database, Networking, Internet, Algorithms
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- Google – has been involved with curriculum development, review, and recommendations, and placement planning recommendations., Magnetic (formerly MyBuys) – has been involved with curriculum review and recommendations, and placement planning recommendations., Nexient – has collaborated with us in career fairs, strategic planning meetings and specialized recruiting events, hired participants., Quicken Loans – has been involved with placement planning and specialized recruiting events.
- Industry Sector:
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- Occupation:
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations -- Computer Programmers (15-1021)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (11)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Time Required:
- 15 weeks
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Consultations during development of instructional materials
- Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
- Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
- Other
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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- Quality Matters
- Custom Quality Rubric
- Expertise of Project's Instructional Designers
- Course Note:
- Foundations of Information Systems (CTFIS)
Accessibility
- Accessibility Features:
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- Text Adjustment - Adjust Font and Colors
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Layout - Reflow the Text
- Reading Order - Digital resource layout
- Structural Markup - Navigation Text
- Structural Markup - Lists
- Structural Markup - eReader application
- Table Markup
- Hyperlinks Rendered As Active
- Colors Compatible With Assistive Technology
- Contrast Ratio of at Least 4.5:1.
- Language - Markup
- Language - Passage Markup
- Decorative Images Marked With Null Alt Text
- Synchronized Text Track
- Transcript Provided With Audio Content
- Audio/Video Delivered Via Media Player
- Non Flickering Content
- STEM Content (e.g. Mathematics, Chemistry) Markup
- STEM - Notation markup
- Interactive - Keyboard
- Interactive - Markup
- Interactive - Text prompts
Copyright / Licensing