Introduction to Computer Science

Catalog description

This course presents an overview of computer science (CS) with an emphasis on problem-solving and computational thinking through ‘coding’: computer programming for beginners. Other topics include: organization of hardware, software, and how information is structured on contemporary computing devices. This course is pre-requisite to several introductory core courses in the CS Major. The course is also required for the CS minor. MATH 12500 or higher is strongly recommended as a co-req for intended Majors.