2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
2018-19 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

CSC 171QR - Computer Science I

(4 credits) (NWCore option under Quantitative Reasoning)
This is the first in a two-semester sequence of courses that introduces students to fundamental aspects of the field of computing; focusing on problem-solving, software design concepts and their realization as computer programs. Topics include procedural abstraction, control structures, iteration, data types and their representation. An introduction to a high-level language, for the purpose of gaining mastery of these principles, will be provided in lectures and hands-on laboratory experiences.

Prerequisite: C- or better in MAT090, an ACT math score of 20 or above (SAT 510 or above), or a passing score on the MAT090 placement exam.