Course Description

Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a course intended to provide students with exposure to various information technology occupations and pathways such as Networking Systems, Coding, Web Design, and Cybersecurity. As a result, students will complete all core standards, as well as standards in two of four focus areas. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various information technology (IT) occupations and professional organizations. Moreover, they will be able to demonstrate logical thought processes and discuss the social, legal, and ethical issues encountered in the IT profession. Depending on the focus area, proficient students will also demonstrate an understanding of electronics and basic digital theory; project management and teamwork; client relations; causes and prevention of Internet security breaches; and writing styles appropriate for web publication. Upon completion of the CSF course, students will be prepared to make an informed decision about which Information Technology program of study to pursue.

The following implementation options are encouraged:
• 1 credit for core and two focus areas (listed below)
• 2 credits for all 36 standards
Core standards are required for both one and two credit implementation options.

Core standards: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29

Focus Areas	Standards
Networking Systems:	23, 33, 34, 35, 36
Coding:	4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 22, 23
Web Design:	10, 11, 14, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Cybersecurity:	13, 30, 31, 32

Program of Study Application

This is the first course in the Networking Systems, Coding, Web Design, and Cybersecurity programs of study. For more information on the benefits and requirements of implementing these programs in full, please visit the Information Technology website at TN Education.