Introduction to Computer Science

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to computer science and the fundamentals of computer programming. Topics include: designing a computational solution to a problem using algorithms; converting an algorithm effectively into a program; ensuring program correctness; and the proper use of variables, loops, conditionals, modularity, and simple data structures in formulating problem solutions. [Note 1: University preparatory level course in Mathematics is required.] (Format Integrated Lab/Lecture 4 Hours) (Exclusion: COMP 1611; COMP 1711; any COMP course at the 2000 level or higher)