Syllabus: CPSC 4000 - Baccalaureate Survey

Instructor Information

Dr. Hyrum D. Carroll
carroll_hyrum@ColumbusState.edu
TSYS School of Computer Science
Columbus State University
SCCT 442
(706) 507-8182

Student Hours

I will keep the following Student Hours.  I will be both in my office and available online.  I can also be available at other times, just email me for an appointment.  Note, students that have scheduled a time with me will have priority over walk-ins. During my regular Student Hours (if I don't have a meeting) you can start a video chat with me by clicking HERE or with the following steps: In CougarVIEW, click on the "Content" menu, then "Virtual Student Hours". Click on the link, "Video Chat (Collaborate Ultra) Link". Then, click on "Student Hours" and then "Join Session".

Student Hours

Day	Times
Monday	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Tuesday	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Wednesday	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Thursday	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Friday	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 1:00 – 2:00 PM
And by appointment

Class Information

Days: Online
Times: Online
Room: Online
Section: V01
CRN: 82722
Credits: 0

Textbooks

None

Course Description

Satisfactory grade in this course indicates completion of the Field Test. Survey can be taken more than once. (S/U grading.)

Course Tasks

To earn a satisfactory grade in this course, you are required to complete the following:

0. Apply for graduation (if you have not already). Follow the instructions at https://graduation.columbusstate.edu/apply-for-candidacy.php before Tuesday, August 30, 2022.
1. Request a review of your graduation requirements (found in DegreeWorks) from your academic advisor (include your student number (your 909-number) in the request), and have your advisor email me (Dr. Carroll) that you are on track to graduate this semester. To be on-track, all requirements need to be met or in-progress (except for "Outcomes Assessment Exam"). Due Friday, September 9, 2022.
2. Review the CSU Career Center resources for writing résumés and this helpful résumé guide. Then, have your professional résumé reviewed by the Career Center (currently being handled by the Academic Center for Tutoring). Submit the revised résumé to the respective Assignments folder in CougarVIEW by Friday, September 23, 2022.
3. Review the CSU Career Center resources for developing your professional social network presence on LinkedIn. Then, join the Alumni and Friends of the TSYS School of Computer Science group by Friday, October 7, 2022.
4. Take the University Outcomes Assessment Test (when notified by the Registrar's Office) (an email may be coming from qemailserver.com) around the later half of October.
5. Take the Major Field Test (ICCP exams) (due Friday, November 4, 2022). You will get an email from me with instructions and login information about two weeks before the due date.
6. Complete the TSYS School of Computer Science exit survey by Friday, November 11, 2022 (an email will be coming from Dr. Carroll).
7. Attend the group exit interview with the School Chair, Dr. Shamim Khan, on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 2:30 – 3:30 PM in SCCT 451.

Tasks are also on the calendar page.

Course Outcomes

1. Students demonstrate a broad general education assuring an adequate foundation in science and mathematics relevant to computing.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
  • Review concepts of science and mathematics relevant to computing.
• ABET Criteria covered: A
• Program Objectives covered: 1
• Assessment Methods: Major Field Test, Survey.
2. Students demonstrate a solid understanding of concepts fundamental to the discipline of computer science.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
  • Review fundamentals of computer science.
• ABET Criteria covered: A, B, C, I
• Program Objectives covered: 2
• Assessment Methods: Major Field Test, Survey.
3. Students demonstrate a good analytic, design, and implementation skills required to formulate and solve computing problems.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
  • Review concepts of science and mathematics relevant to computing.
• ABET Criteria covered: A, B, J
• Program Objectives covered: 3
• Assessment Methods: Major Field Test, Survey.
4. Students have the ability to function and communicate effectively as ethically and social responsible computer science professionals.
• Strategies and Actions used to produce the outcome:
  • Group discussions about what it takes to be ethically and social responsible computer science professionals.
• ABET Criteria covered: D, E, F, G, H
• Program Objectives covered: 4
• Assessment Methods: Major Field Test, Survey, Resume.

Course Communication

• Course communication will be via CSU email addresses and CougarVIEW announcements.
• Use your official CSU account (@ColumbusState.edu) for all e-mail communication (not CougarVIEW emails, I do not check my CougarVIEW email account).
• Please allow 2 school days for a reply to your question (although I strive for a much quicker turn-around time).

Attendance

No attendance is required for this course.

Technical Resources

Minimum Technical Proficiency

Generally speaking, you should be proficient in:

• Composing an e-mail
• Attaching a file
• Navigate web sites, including downloading and reading files from web sites.
• Uploading a file
• Downloading a file
• Saving a file to computer or USB device
• Using a Webcam  
• See the CougarVIEW Student Guide

Hardware and Software Requirements

Check your system's compatibility with CougarVIEW: CougarVIEW System Check (GeorgiaVIEW's system checker is compatible with CougarVIEW.)

• Access to a computer (at home, on campus or at work) and broadband Internet access.
• Chrome, Firefox 3.0 or higher, Safari (latest version- Macs only) or Microsoft Edge. IMPORTANT: Internet Explorer is NOT compatible with CougarVIEW.
• To open PDF files (you might need Acrobat Reader)
• Permission/ability to install plug-ins or class software (e.g. Adobe Reader)
• Webcam for remote proctoring
• Java (including a Java compiler)

You can always learn more about CougarVIEW (D2L Brightspace) by clicking on the Resources navigation menu in CougarVIEW and selecting "CougarVIEW (D2L) Student Guide" on the top navigation bar. If you need technical support or need assistance configuring your computer, please go to the link located in the "Technical Resources" widget located on your "My Home" and your "Course Home" pages. Most technical problems can be resolved by reviewing the knowledge base help pages. You can also contact the CougarVIEW Help Desk 24/7 at 1-855-772-0423.

Privacy Policies

Below are the links to the privacy policies for the tools that we will be using in this course:

• CougarVIEW (D2L)

Administrative Policies and Academic Resources

ADA and 504 Statement

Columbus State University provides reasonable accommodations for all qualified persons under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504. You may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and/or physical accessibility. We recommend that you contact the Center for Accommodation and Access located in Schuster Student Success Center, Room 102, 706-507-8755 as soon as possible if you think you are eligible for accommodations. The Center for Accommodation and Access can assist you in formulating a reasonable accommodation plan, identifying additional resources, and providing support. Accommodations may be able to assist you to meet the requirements. Technical support may also be available to meet your specific need. Please contact Sarah Secoy if you have questions. She can be reached at 706-507-8755 or at caa@columbusstate.edu.

Title IX Discrimination

Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, harassment based on sex, including non-consensual sexual contact, non-consensual sexual penetration, stalking, domestic and dating violence, and harassment or discrimination because of pregnancy or related conditions, is prohibited. If a student would like to file a complaint for Title IX discrimination or has any questions, please contact the CSU Title IX Coordinator (Sarah Secoy, 4225 University Avenue, Schuster 110, Columbus, GA 31907, secoy_sarah@columbusstate.edu, 706.507.8757), Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Craig Burgess, Richards 205, 706-507-8234, burgess_craig@columbusstate.edu), and/or the Office of Civil Rights (Atlanta Office, U.S. Department of Education, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Suite 19T10, Atlanta, GA 30303-8927, 404.974.9406, OCR.Atlanta@ed.gov).

COVID-19

Please review the updates to the Columbus State University COVID-19 Procedures and Response Team FAQs on the COVID 19 Response and Updates page.

CougarVIEW (D2L Brightspace) Accessibility Information

CougarVIEW is our institution's version of D2L Brightspace, an online course platform. The accessibility page from the D2L website states, "We believe that every mind matters and access to high-quality learning should be universal...We constantly strive to ensure that our learning platforms work seamlessly with various assistive technologies to provide a great learning experience to people with diverse needs. We integrate the latest global accessibility standards into our product process and openly report conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AAA standards and compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 1973." For more information go to D2L Accessibility.

Note, all other tools used in this course do not have accessibility statements (nor Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) statements) posted.

HOUSE BILL 280

Whether a fully online, blended classroom, or on-ground classroom student, you should become familiar with "campus carry" legislation. For information regarding HB 280 (Campus Carry), please refer to House Bill 280. It is the permit holder's responsibility to know and comply with the law.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Information regarding student rights and responsibilities can be found in the CSU Student Handbook.

Emotional and Mental Health

Your emotional and mental health is very important and can affect your ability to meet your academic responsibility. Part and full time students have free access to mental health counseling through the CSU Counseling Center. If you begin to experience any sort of emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, or significant life events that are negatively impacting you, please seek help at the counseling center as quickly as possible. Please know that you will find a friendly "virtual" face for your appointments. Hours of operation are 8:00AM to 8:00PM Monday and Tuesday and 8:00AM to 5:00PM Wednesday through Friday. You can call to set up an appointment: 706-507-8740. If you are in crisis during non-business hours, please call the Georgia Crisis Line: 1-800-715-4225.

ABET Criteria

Students in CS/IT will have a(n)

1. ability to apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline;
2. ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution;
3. ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs;
4. ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal;
5. understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities;
6. ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
7. ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society;
8. recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, continuing professional development;
9. ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
10. ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices;
11. ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity.

CS Program Objectives:
Our graduates will have achieved:

1. A broad general education assuring an adequate foundation in science and mathematics relevant to computing.
2. A solid understanding of concepts fundamental to the discipline of computer science.
3. Good analytic, design, and implementation skills required to formulate and solve computing problems.
4. The ability to function and communicate effectively as ethically and social responsible computer science professionals.

Turner College of Business Mission and Vision Statements

Vision 2025: We will be recognized as a leader in innovative business and technology education.

Mission: We create better futures for our diverse student body by producing a career-ready workforce. Our programs are in business and technology – and where the two meet.

See an expanded version of our mission at https://turner.columbusstate.edu/mission-and-vision.php.