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CCCS Course Descriptions
CCCS Pathway Course Outlines and Student Learning Outcomes
*Note: Some private and independent colleges/universities may not accept dual credit courses. For more information, please contact individual institutions directly. Courses & sequences of instruction subject to change as Career Pathways are continuously changing with recommendations from industry.
CS/IS 101 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
5.0 Units
CS/IS 101 is designed to present the concepts and technology of processing information to students who plan to continue their studies in business information systems or computer science or who plan to work in the field. This course has a hands-on component in which the student learns basic system and application software, Web site development, Internet, and networking. Information competency skills are introduced. Students will focus on the application of concepts and methods through hands-on projects, developing computer-based solutions to business problems.
Lecture 5 hours
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100, CABOT 105, or ESL 151
Course Typically Offered: Winter/ Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID BUS 140, ITIS 120)
CS/IS 112 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING USING JAVA
3.0 Units
CS/IS 112 is a course in programming computers using the Java programming language, which includes defining the problem, flowcharting, writing, executing, and debugging application programs, and program documentation.
Lecture 2 hours/ Laboratory 3 hours
Recommended Preparation: CS/IS 101 or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Summer.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID COMP 112
CS/IS 151 - PYTHON PROGRAMMING
3.0 Units
CS/IS 151 is a course in programming computers in the Python language for those who plan to be programmers or those interested in graphics and Graphical User Interface (GUI) programming. Python is used in both business and game applications. The course covers the basics of the Python language and reviews computer science concepts. Data types, decision structures, loops, functions, object-oriented programming, and some basic graphics and GUI concepts will be presented.
Lecture 3 hours
Recommended Preparation: CS/IS 112 or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Spring (Every Other Year)
Transfer Credit: CSU
CS/IS 190 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS
3.0 Units
CS/IS 190 introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP (Internet Protocol) addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for further study of computer networks. It uses the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) and TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. This course affords preparation for the CompTIA Network+ certification exam. The course includes labs to provide hands-on training.
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours
Recommended Preparation: CS/IS 101 or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Fall/ Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU. (C-ID ITIS 150)
CS/IS 194 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS
3.0 Units
CS/IS 194 provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for entry-level Information Technology (IT) professionals. The fundamentals of computer hardware and software, as well as advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT professional are introduced. Preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification exams. This course includes labs to provide hands-on training.
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours
Prerequisite: None
Transfer Credit: CSU
CS/IS 240 - CLOUD COMPUTING - FUNDAMENTALS
3.0 Units
CS/IS 240 introduces cloud computing which shifts IT from on premises computing infrastructure to elastic cloud systems. The course provides a foundation of cloud computing technologies and provides students with the ability to evaluate and assess the business and technical benefits of cloud computing and cloud applications. The course will include labs to provide hands on training
Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours
Recommended Preparation: CS/IS 190 and CS/IS 197
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
ST DV 101 - COLLEGE SUCCESS STRATEGIES
1.0 Unit
ST DV 101 is dedicated to ensuring students’ college success and motivating their journeys toward lifelong learning. Students develop their own plan for personal‚ academic‚ and career success through self-evaluation‚ application of specific techniques‚ and classroom activities. Topics include effective study strategies‚ short and long-term goals‚ time management‚ and campus resources. This course is about making choices‚ especially those about setting and meeting personal‚ academic‚ and career goals.
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only
Lecture 1 hour
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 190‚ ENGL 191‚ ESL 141‚ ESL 146
Transfer Credit: CSU
ST DV 141 - IMPROVING COLLEGE PERFORMANCE AND STUDY SKILLS
1.0 Unit
ST DV 141 is designed to help students develop effective academic study skills and critical thinking strategies to reach desired educational goals. The completion of this course prepares students to learn academic success strategies‚ such as principles of memory and learning‚ motivation and concentration‚ effective note-taking‚ textbook study methods‚ efficient time management‚ test-taking strategies‚ stress management‚ and develop knowledge of campus resources.
Note: This course is Pass/ No Pass only
Lecture 1 hour
Recommended Preparation: ESL 133
ST DV 125 - CAREER PLANNING
1.0 Unit
ST DV 125 is a course that helps students choose a career goal by assessing and analyzing personal values‚ aptitudes‚ skills‚ interests‚ and traits and relating them to career areas. Decision-making strategies are taught and a tentative career plan is developed.
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only.
Lecture 1 hour.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC
SPCH 101 - PUBLIC SPEAKING
3.0 Units
SPCH 101 is an introductory course focusing on public speaking - the process of learning to speak in front of a group of people in a structured‚ deliberate‚ organized manner in a variety of public speaking environments. Through their reading of research based theories and principles of human communication‚ and critical analysis of public discourse‚ students learn to research‚ compose‚ present and evaluate various types of speeches including informative and persuasive presentations. The course focuses on developing skills in the areas of language‚ listening‚ ethics and diversity‚ audience analysis‚ evidence evaluation‚ presentation skills and oral communication eff ectiveness. Through class discussions‚ written assignments‚ verbal and nonverbal communication exercises‚ and oral presentations‚ students learn the essential elements of public speaking and how extemporaneous speeches are used in personal and professional contexts. This course satisfies speech requirements for those students who expect to transfer to colleges and universities.
Lecture 3 hours
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151‚ or equivalent
Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/ Summer/Fall
Transfer Credit: CSU‚ UC‚ USC. (C-ID COMM 110)