Computer Science 110 - Introduction to Computer Science

Intro to Computer Science

Spring
2024
02
4.00
Alicia M Grubb

W F 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; M 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Smith College
CSC-110-02-202403
Ford 342
amgrubb@smith.edu
A gentle introduction to designing programs (recipes) for systematically solving problems. Students learn to build programs including designing, coding, debugging, testing and documenting them. An introduction to block-structured procedural control flow including branching, iteration and functions, using primitive and simple data types (lists). Students learn the high-level internal operation of computer systems (inputs, outputs, processing and storage) and their applications. Students are exposed to the social and historical aspects of computing. This course is recommended for those who have no prior experience in computer science at the high school, AP or college level. Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. S/U only. Enrollment limited to 30.

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