CS 110 - Introduction to Computer Science

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduces fundamental concepts of computer science and computational thinking. Includes introduction to logical reasoning, procedural decomposition, conditionals, iteration, problem solving, and abstraction.

Prerequisite: MATH 099 with grade C or higher or concurrent enrollment; or placement into MATH& 141.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Interpret code and determine its output.
Code, correct, test, and execute a program to match a provided specification.
Determine the correct logical construct to use to solve a problem.
Write maintainable code that matches a provided style guide.
Present and explain how a specific piece of code functions and the outcome it will produce (code walkthrough).

Course Contents

Procedural decomposition (functions, parameters, returns).
Variables, types of data, expressions.
Conditionals (if/else, Boolean logic).
Iteration (for and while loops).
Working with text.
Reading input (either from a user or file).
Brief introduction to arrays/lists (no major uses or projects, more conceptual).

Instructional Units: 5