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CSCI005 HM - Introduction to Computer Science

Credit(s): 3

Instructor(s): Dodds, Kuenning, Medero, Schofield

Offered: Fall

Description: Introduction to elements of computer science. Students learn computational problem-solving techniques and gain experience with the design, implementa­tion, testing, and documentation of programs in a high-level language. In addition, students learn to design digital devices, understand how computers operate, and learn to program in a small machine language. Students are also exposed to ideas in computability theory. The course also integrates societal and ethical issues related to computer science.