122 / Computer Information Systems
Courses
COMM 135 C Argument and Critical Thinking
3 Units
Advisory: ENGL 060 C. Term hours: 54 lecture. The course focuses on the development of critical thinking skills in oral and written communication and includes a discussion of the relationship between argumentation and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, analysis of issues, evidence, fallacies, refutation, case construction and language usage. (UC/ CSU, AA GE, CSU GE)
COMM 138 C Forensics
1 to 2 Units
Term hours: 36 lecture and 18 laboratory. This course is designed to prepare students to participate in intercollegiate speech competition. Practical experience, emphasizing content, organization and delivery will be offered in debate, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking and oral interpretation. May be taken for credit 2 times. Open Entry/Open Exit. (CSU, CSU GE)
COMM 220 C The Rhetoric of the City
3 Units
CYPRESS COLLEGE 2013–2014
Computer Information Systems Division of Business and Computer Information Systems Division Dean — Dave Wassenaar Faculty Behzad Izadi Susana Jianto Richard McKnight Alireza Moady Patricia Pelachik Jesse Saldana Donna Woo Penn Wu
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course will examine the comunicative meanings found in the culture, environment, history and social structure for a specific city. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary focus on a specific city and will examine the communicative interrelationship between the city and its populace. Duplicate credit not granted for SPCH 220HC. (CSU, AA GE, CSU GE)
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COMM 220HC Honors Rhetoric of the City
A student who completes the Computer Application field of study will be able to: • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to utilize operating system commands, emails, Internet use, digital storage media • Use contemporary software application to create and modify word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation files • Acquire computer application skills to enhance his/her employment opportunity
3 Units
Term hours: 54 lecture. This course is a college level course enhanced for honors students. This course will be conducted as a seminar. This course will examine the communicative meanings found in the culture, environment, history and social structure of a specific city. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary focus on a specific city and will examine the communicative interrelationships between the city and its populace. Duplicate credit will not be granted for COMM 220 C. (CSU, AA GE, CSU GE)
COMM 238 C Forensics
1 to 2 Units
Term hours: 36 lecture and 18 laboratory. This course is designed to prepare students to participate in intercollegiate speech competition. Practical experience, emphasizing content, organization and delivery will be offered in debate, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking and oral interpretation. May be taken for credit 2 times. Open Entry/Open Exit. (CSU, CSU GE)
COMM 298 C Communication Studies Seminar .5 to 12 Units
Prerequisites: May be required. Corequisites: May be required. Advisory: May be required. Term hours: 0–216 lecture and 0–432 laboratory depending on units attempted. This seminar is for able students who wish to extend their knowledge of literature, language, and culture through small group discussion. May be taken for credit 1–4 times. Pass/No Pass or Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option or Standard Letter Grade. Fee may be required — Payable at Registration. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU)
COMM 299 C Communication Independent Study .5 to 2 Units
Prerequisite: Approved Independent Study Learning Contract. Term hours: 9–36 conference depending on units attempted. This course is for able students who wish to increase their knowledge of speech/ communication language through individual study or research. May be taken for credit 3 times. (UC Credit Limitation/CSU)
Robert Grantham
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs) Computer Application
Computer Networking
A student who completes the Computer Networking field of study will be able to: • Understand computer networking concepts including network security, and the operation of client and server computers and networking devices • Acquire hands-on skills to configure, maintain, and troubleshoot client and server computers, and networking devices • Enhance his/her employment opportunity in the specific area of computer networking
Computer Programming
A student who completes the Computer Programming field of study will be able to: • Acquire problem analysis skills to design suitable solutions • Code, debug, implement and maintain the computer programs • Enhance his/her employment opportunity in the specific area of computer programming