Computer Science Principles - The Beauty and Joy of Computing

Catalog description

This course explores the principles of computer science while emphasizing the relevance of computing to students and to society. Students will learn about beautiful computing applications that have changed the world and how computing empowers discovery and innovation. Students will learn the joy of programming a computer using a friendly, graphical language, capable of creating apps, simulations, and games. Students who complete the course will be able to solve meaningful problems with computers, apply design processes to take an idea from concept to implementation, develop a computer program, and analyze computing artifacts from both design and computing perspectives. Students will complete a substantial team programming project related to their interests. 20% of seats will be restricted to Computer Science or CS-Intended students. Enrolling students must not have received credit for or a grade in CSC 116 or CSC 200.