Introductory Computer Science Offerings

• 105: Great Insights in Computer Science
  • Target audience: Students not majoring in computer science.
  • What students learn: How computers work, what computer science is about.
  • Topics: Emphasis is on the concepts that form the core of the academic discipline.
• 107: Computing for Math and the Sciences
  • Target audience: Students majoring in math or a physical science.
  • What students learn: How to program a computer, with emphasis on techniques used by scientists and mathematicians.
  • Topics: Programming in MATLAB, working with equations in MAPLE.
• 110: Introduction to Computers and Their Application
  • Target audience: General.
  • What students learn: General survey about what computers are and how they are used.
  • Topics: Emphasis is on technology, including computer programming and application packages.
• 111: Introduction to Computer Science
  • Target audience: Computer Science majors and minors.
  • What students learn: Thinking algorithmically. Software design, programming, testing, analysis.
  • Topics: Fundamental computing techniques, object-oriented programming (in Java).
• 170: Computer Application for Business
  • Target audience: Students seeking admission to the business school.
  • What students learn: How to use computers in the business world. Some structured programming.
  • Topics: Spreadsheet software, computer technology, network applications.