PAC I

(4 Credits)

An accelerated introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer science for students who lack a formal background in the field. Topics include algorithm design and program develop- ment; data types; control structures; subprograms and parameter passing; recursion; data structures; searching and sorting; dynamic storage allocation and pointers; abstract data types, such as stacks, queues, lists, and tree structures; generic packages; and an introduction to the principles of object-oriented programming. Packages are emphasized as a means to develop skills in effective software design and development. Students should expect an average of 12-16 hours of programming and related course work per week.