CSC& 141: Programming Fundamentals

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Class Program

Computer Science

Credits

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092466

Meets Degree Requirements For

General Elective

Description

Introduces programming fundamentals using a procedural, object-oriented language. Topics include expressions, simple I/O, data storage, variable usage, decision and repetition control structures, functions and parameter passing, design principles, and problem solving strategies.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

MATH 99

Course Learning Outcomes

Choose correct type and size of variables to hold data.

Apply the basic operators to manipulate data.

Write a sequence of computer statements which perform a task.

Construct conditional statements for alternate decision paths within a program.

Construct simple repetition statements for iterative processes.

Construct simple functions to reduce complexity and redundancy in a program.

Use the basic classes within the computer language’s standard library.

Core Topics

Data types
Expressions, operators and operator precedence
Simple console I/O
Variables
Strings
Sequential statements
Logic
Decision statements (IF statements and switch-case statements)
Iterative statements (FOR, WHILE, DO…WHILE)
Debugger usage
Simple file I/O
Functions and parameter passing
Arrays
Basic program design principles