CA.SFU.FAS.UCC/Papers:2003-4

New Course Proposal - CMPT 149/TECH 149 Introduction to Computer Systems

Robert D. Cameron, Associate Dean of Applied Sciences

January 8, 2003

Document Status

This is a first draft of a new course proposal to consolidate the three 1-credit courses TECH 154, 155 and 156 into a single 3-credit course. It is proposed to be cross-listed and offered under either CMPT 149 or TECH 149 labels. Various elements of this proposal represent initial suggestions based on documentation of the existing courses. Revisions by the the undergraduate curriculum committees of the Program in Information Technology and Interactive Arts and the School of Computing Science are expected.

Calendar Information

Course Number: CMPT 149/TECH 149

Course Title: Introduction to Computer Systems

Credit Hours: 3 Vector: 0-0-5

Course Description

This course provides students with a broad introduction to information technology, focusing on fundamental elements of computer architecture, basic structures for computer communications and networking, and social issues in the development and application of information technology generally.

Prerequisite: None.

Recommended: None.

Corequisite: None.

Special Instructions: None.

Course(s) to be dropped if this course is approved:

TECH 154-1 Fundamentals of Information Technology
TECH 155-1 Microcomputer Systems
TECH 156-1 Information Systems

Rationale for Introduction of this Course

This course consolidates three 1-credit module-based (5 week) courses into a single 3-credit semester-based course.

Will this be a required or elective course in the curriculum; probable enrolment when offered?

Required for the Tech One program; enrolment estimated at 300 per year.

Scheduling and Registration Information

Indicate Semester and Year this course would be first offered and planned frequency of offering thereafter.

2003-3 and annually thereafter.

Which of your present CFL faculty have the expertise to offer this course? Will the course be taught by sessional or limited term faculty?

Are there any proposed student fees associated with this course other than tuition fees?

No.

Is this course considered a `duplicate' of any current or prior course under the University's duplicate course policy? Specify, as appropriate.

Students with credit for TECH 154, 155 and 156 or any other 100-level CMPT course may not take this course for further credit.

Resource Implications

Note: Senate has approved (S.93-11) that no new course should be approved by Senate until funding has been committed for necessary library materials. Each new course proposal must be accompanied by a library report and, if appropriate, confirmation that funding arrangements have been addressed.

Provide details on how existing instructional resources will be redistributed to accommodate this new course. For instance, will another course be eliminated or will the frequency of offering of other courses be reduced; are there changes in pedagogical style or class sizes that allow for this additional course offering.

This course will use the resources already in place for the three 1-credit modules it replaces.

Does the course require specialized space or equipment not readily available in the department or university, and if so, how will these resources be provided?

No.

Does this course require computing resources (e.g. hardware, software, network wiring, use of computer laboratory space) and if so, describe how they will be provided.

No new resources are required by virtue of this course consolidation.

Course Outline

A course outline is not yet available.