CSC 101: Introduction to Programming

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Class Program

Computer Science

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092424

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Introduction to computer programming. Intended for non-science majors. Explores the basics of computer programming using the BASIC language. Topics include console I/O, variables, expressions, decisions, arrays, repetition, console graphics, file I/O and functions. Prerequisites: word processing competency.

Grading Basis

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Course Learning Outcomes

Apply programming skills to provide solutions to data processing tasks.

Apply stepwise logic to general problems.

Understand the software development lifecycle.

Apply variables and expressions in a computer programming application.

Apply logic based decision making and repetition in a computer programming application.

Understand and apply the concept of problem decomposition using top-down design.

Core Topics

Data types and expressions
Variables
Console I/O
Decisions (If and select case statements)
Repetition ( while and for statements)
Basic computer graphics
Arrays
Sequential File I/O
Functions and subroutines