Introduction to Computer Systems and Programming

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an introduction to computer systems and programming, concepts in computer architecture including the central processing unit, buses, memory units, input/output and communication devices. The introduction to operating systems emphasizes the file system and program development utilities. Programming concepts and techniques include problem analysis, program design, coding, and testing, as well as language elements such as data types, variables and assignment statements, expressions, mixed-mode arithmetic, input/output operations, basic data structures and control structures, procedures and abstract data types. Basic database management concepts are also introduced. Students develop small applications programs. CPSC 110-3 is a first course in computer science and computer programming. CPSC 110-3 cannot be counted as a computer science course by computer science majors. Prerequisite(s): Pre-calculus 12 or MATH 115-3 Preclusion(s): Credit is not awarded for both CPSC 110-3 and CPSC 100-4. Refer to major for required course.