This course introduces computer hardware, software, representation and processing of data, design of algorithms, systems and procedures, and computer languages. An introduction to popular microcomputer application software is provided. The fundamentals of problem solving and programming in a high-level computer language are discussed and applied. This is not a hands-on course. Lab is for example purposes only.
Computer literacy is stressed.
Class consists of 2 hours of lecture and 1 hour of lab per week. Labs will be assigned weekly. The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.