CGS 1920

School of Computing and Information SciencesCourse Title: Introduction to Computing Date: 3/22/10Course Number: CGS 1920 (Lower division)Number of Credits: 1 (P/F grade)Subject Area: General ComputingSubject Area Coordinator:Tiana Solisemail: tsolis@cis.fiu.eduCatalog Description:An introductory course to the field of computing will provide an overview of this field tostudents at an early stage. Also, outlines research programs and potential career options.Textbook:References:Computing Curricula 2005 - Overview (pdf file)IT Curricula 2005 (pdf file)Prerequisites Courses: None.Corequisites Courses: NoneType: Required (for both CS and IT majors)Prerequisites Topics:NoneCourse Outcomes:1. Be familiar with the scope of degree programs in the computing field2. Master the overview of Computer Science program3. Master the overview of Information Technology program4. Be exposed to the research opportunities for undergraduate students5. Be exposed to the graduate programs6. Be familiar with the career potential opportunities7. Be familiar with the professional organizations1

School of Computing and Information SciencesCGS 1920Introduction to ComputingTopicOutline• Introduction to the computing fieldo Overview of computingo Computing disciplines• Program overviewo B.S. in Computer Scienceo B.S. in Information Technologyo B.A. in Information Technologyo Accreditation and Advisory Board• Guest lectureso Broad areas of computingo Industrial lecture• Undergraduate researcho Research Experience in Undergraduateo Internships• Introduction to graduate schoolso Research centers in SCISo Outline of graduate programso GRE• Careero Potential career optionso Career Services presentation• Presentation of organizationso ACM, IEEEo WICSo UPEo Course feedback surveyNumber of CourseLecture Hours Outcome1 11 2,34 2,31 41 51 61 72

School of Computing and Information SciencesCGS 1920Introduction to Computing1234Course Outcomes Emphasized in Laboratory Projects / Assignments:NoneOutcomeNumber of WeeksOral and Written Communication: No significant coverageNumber of written reports:Approximate number of pages for each report:Number of required oral presentations:Approximate time for each presentation:Social and Ethical Implications of Computing TopicsTopic Class time Student performance measuresProfessional organizations 13