CSCI 1301 Programming Principles I

This course provides an introduction to computer science. Instruction centers on an overview of programming, problem-solving, and algorithm development. Specific topics include primitive data types, arithmetic and logical operators, selection and repetition structures, interactive user input, using and designing basic classes, single dimension arrays with searching and sorting, and array lists.

Registration Name

Programming Principles I

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Be able to read simple programs written in a specific programming language and understand what these programs do.
2. Be able to design algorithms utilizing the principles of programming to solve simple problems and write simple programs in a specific programming language to implement these algorithms.
3. Be able to edit, compile, debug, and run programs in a specific programming language.