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 Department:    CS

 Course #:    296

 Credits:    2

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    2

 CIP:    11.0701

 EPC:    CSACSBS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Includes review and reflection on the variety of computer science careers and their associated skills and professional responsibilities, mapping these to program requirements and ethical implications. Create or refine a professional persona including resume and online portfolio, identify local professional networks and networking events, and investigate community-based learning, internship and mentorships.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: CS 123 with grade C or higher or concurrent enrollment.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Assess various careers in computer science and refine opportunities based on personal interest.
2. Develop a professional presence including online profile, resume, and portfolio.
3. Participate in professional networking opportunities while employing professional communication skills.
4. Find and evaluate internship opportunities.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Various careers in computer science and distinguishing characteristics of each.
2. Explore opportunities in niche of interest.
3. Professional profile and professional networking opportunities.
4. Professional resum�.
5. Internship opportunities.
6. Role of a mentor and how to get the most from a mentoring relationship.
7. Ways to be of service in the community through computer science.
8. Field trips to technology workplaces.