MCCCD Program Description

Special Topics in Computing

Course: CSC294AB

First Term: 2003 Fall

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Investigation of special topics in computing technology and applications. Examination of industry trends to solve problems and/or investigate issues

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Present an overview of the special computing topic including its origins, major components, relationships and other associated issues. (I, II) 2. Trace the factors that have contributed to the historical development of the selected topic. (I-IV) 3. Identify and explain current conditions, industry trends and common problems related to the topic. (II) 4. Discuss the implementation of the selected topic including programming languages, methodologies, and/or application software. (II) 5. Analyze the impact of the topic on society, culture and the individual and identify and describe other related issues. (III) 6. Explain the role of the special topic within the context of the technological revolution. (III) 7. Collect, interpret, and evaluate data; or analyze problems and/or formulate solutions relating to the selected topic. (IV) 8. Identify modes of inquiry used to study the selected computing topic and use a variety of resources to research the topic. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Overview of Special Topic in Computing A. Origins B. Historical development C. Major components/factors involved D. Relationships to other issues E. Associated issues II. Current Industry Practices and Situations Related to Special Topic A. Common problems and conditions B. Programming languages C. Methodologies D. Application software III. Influence of the Topic A. Impact 1. Society 2. Culture 3. Individual 4. Other issues B. Role in the technological revolution IV. Development and Application of the Topic A. Researching development of topic 1. Written documentation 2. On-line resources 3. Newspapers/periodicals 4. Books 5. Interviews 6. Other B. Applications of topic 1. Problem analysis 2. Problem solving 3. Other

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/22/2003

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