TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Pendleton, South Carolina

 

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Number:        CPT 208

Course Title:              Special Topic in Computer Technology

 

 

Class Hours                 Lab Hours             Credit

Per Week:   3              Per Week:  0         Awarded:  3

 

 

CataCCatalog Description: 

 

This course focuses on changes in computer technology.

 

Students will identify, research and apply selected emerging computer technologies.  The primary method of application will be via software development.

 

Entry-Level Skills:

 

Students should have a fundamental understanding of good programming techniques.

 

Pre-Requisites:    CPT 234

 

Required Materials: 

Appropriate reference materials will be supplied by the instructor. Students may collect supplementary materials as required. 

Course Competencies and Objectives:

Students who complete CPT 208 should be able to:

1.                   Recognize new and emerging technologies in the computer technology field and understand the implications and application of those technologies.

2.                   Perform research as appropriate to develop an understanding of the subject matter technology.

3.                   Design, develop and document computer programs as needed to implement subject matter technology.

4.                   Produce models, diagrams, presentations as appropriate to demonstrate subject matter competency in the subject matter technology.

 

 

 

 

Grade Calculation Method:

 

Students in CPT 208 will research specific new and emerging technologies and apply those technologies in the classroom.  Consequently, much of the course will be based on class projects.  

 

Final grades are calculated as follows:

 

Tests (2)

40%

Project(s)

60%

 

Additional Information Pertaining to Grades:

 

Students must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all CPT/IST courses used to fulfill graduation requirements of a Computer and Information Technology program.

 

The student should access the College's Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources procedure and note the consequences for non-compliance

 

                   

Prepared by:  P Smith                         Date written or revised:  June 2006