COMS 1040: Brief Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Majors
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.5, Discussion 0.5.
Offered first 8 weeks and last 8 weeks. Use of personal computer and workstation and beginning programming. Project-oriented approach to computer operation and programming, including use of tools to aid in programming. Topics from computer history, using basic Windows and MacOS tools, program structure, expression, variables, decision and logic, and iteration. No prior computer experience necessary. (Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)