ITSC 1600: Computing Professionals
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
An introduction to becoming a computing professional. Students learn about setting goals, defining their dream career, becoming a part of the University, planning coursework, building network, managing time, and working in a team. �Additionally, guest speakers and industry panels discuss and explain aspects of a professional career in IT-related fields. �Throughout the course, students build a professional profile including their goals, values, dream career, student organizations, coding skills, communication skills, curriculum plan, professional network, a team TED talk, resume, and a 30-second elevator pitch.
Average GPA: 3.32
Grade distribution records: 4,070 students across 12 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 2,576 | 63.3% |
| B | 729 | 17.9% |
| C | 348 | 8.6% |
| D | 133 | 3.3% |
| F | 221 | 5.4% |
| W | 34 | 0.8% |
Based on 4,070 student grade records across 12 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Lauren Slane 1,254 students, Average GPA 3.28
- Dale-Marie Wilson 1,080 students, Average GPA 3.15
- Ilana Rivkovich 785 students, Average GPA 3.65
- Nhat Nguyen 573 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Melvin Alston 315 students, Average GPA 2.97
- Brandy Turner 47 students, Average GPA 3.57
- Mohsen Dorodchi 16 students, Average GPA 3.88