CS 160 - Introduction Computer Science

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Explores the disciplines and professions of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Surveys computer hardware and software architecture, the study of algorithms, software design and development, data representation and organization, problem-solving strategies, ethics in the digital world, and the history of computing and its influences on society. Explores career options and begins the process of planning a program of study. Exposes students to both low-level and high-level programming languages.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and placement into MTH 112 or higher; or MTH 111 or higher; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)