Computer Science 110 - Introduction to Computer Science

Intro to Computer Science

Fall
2025
04
4.00
Pablo Frank Bolton

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

Smith College
CSC-110-04-202601
Ford 342
pfrank@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. S/U only. May not be taken concurrently with CSC 120. Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CSC 111. Enrollment limited to 30.

[CE] Not CSC 111

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.