Introduction to Computer Science
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Overview
Subject area
CSCI
Catalog Number
12700
Course Title
Introduction to Computer Science
Department(s)
Description
This course presents an overview of computer science (CS) with an emphasis on problem-solving and computational thinking through ‘coding’: computer programming for beginners. Other topics include: organization of hardware, software, and how information is structured on contemporary computing devices. This course is pre-requisite to several introductory core courses in the CS Major. The course is also required for the CS minor. MATH 12500 or higher is strongly recommended as a co-req for intended Majors.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FSW - Flexible Core - Scientific World
Course Attributes
MEFI - ME_FINA_1 (Intro Computer Info Sys & Tech)
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
1.5
Name
Recitation
Hours
1.5