COSC 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I

4 credits
4 lecture hours.

A first course in the computer science sequence, it is required for all computer science majors. Course objectives include: introduction to problem solving and computational thinking (CT) concepts, including Decomposition, Abstraction, Pattern Recognition and Algorithmic Thinking; pseudo-code and flow-chart based visual programming, overview of a high-level and/or interpreted programming language, including syntax, semantics, primary data types, variables, expressions and statements, input/output and library functions, decision making, iteration, coding, debugging, and successfully executing programs. This course has labs with programming assignments.

Offered (FALL/SPRING)