CS 2900: Career Preparation in Computing Fields

CS 2900 : Career Preparation in Computing Fields

Semester Hours:   2.0
Contact Hours:    2
Coordinator:   Jong Kwan "Jake" Lee
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SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

Catalog Description

Introduction to computing fields and careers in IT. Career exploration and planning. Introduction to the Co-op/internship experience. Job search preparation and strategies-resumes, interview preparation, job fair participation. Professional ethics and etiquette. Prerequisite: Major in BS in CS, BA in CS, or BS in SE. Graded S/U.

Course type:REQUIRED

SPECIFIC COURSE GOALS

• I can explain multiple career options in the field of CS/IT.
• I can identify skillsets needed for a CS/IT career path.
• I can understand professional ethics and etiquette.
• I can write job-appropriate resumes.
• I can search for jobs related to the computing profession.
• I can approach job interviews in a professional and well-prepared manner.

COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE

• CS 3 Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts
• CS 4 Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTCOMES ADDRESSED BY THIS COURSE

• SE 3 An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• SE 4 An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• SE 7 An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge, as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

LIST OF TOPICS COVERED

• Introduction to Computing Fields and Careers in IT (40%)
  • Domains in Computer Science
  • Career Options in Computer Science
  • Career Development Opportunities
• Co-op and Career Preparation (40%)
  • Resume: Development, General vs. CS/IT Resumes, Tips, Critiques
  • Interview: Strategies, Mock Interviews, Critiques, Employer's Perspective
  • Job Fair and CS Meet and Greet: Reflection
  • Co-op/Internship Requirements
  • Career Center Office Mechanics and Services
  • Career Resource Library
  • Job Search Strategies
• Career Transitions (20%)
  • Transition from Freshman/Sophomore to Junior/Senior in Computer Science
  • Transition from Students to Professionals
  • Professional Ethics and Etiquette
  • Introduction to Career Planning