Moravian CS Courses Course Descriptions Computer Science Department, Moravian College , Bethlehem, PA 18018 CS Home CS Courses Student Info Alumni Info 105. Fundamental Ideas in Computer Science. An introduction to several of the major ideas in the discipline of computer science.
Emphasis is placed upon contributions which computer science has made to contemporary society.
Topics covered include physical and logical aspects of computers, algorithms and problem solving, an introduction to programming, simple computer architecture, and additional topics central to the discipline. These topics are supplemented by laboratory exercises in which students create small programs or utilize existing programs. Recommended for students other than those intending a major or minor in the department. An introduction to the discipline with emphasis on algorithm design and program development. The problem solving activity of developing algorithms is heavily stressed.