Computer Science 121 - Intro Problem Solving W/Comp

An introductory course in problem solving, using the programming language Java. Focuses on the fundamental concepts of problem solving and on computer imple-mentation. Satisfactory completion is a prerequisite for all higher-level computer science courses. Use of computer required. Prerequisite: high school algebra and basic math skills (R1). (Gen.Ed. R2)

Open to incoming Computer Science majors and students in the CICS Exploratory Track. DISCUSSIONS ARE MANDATORY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT 121 COURSE ADMINISTRATION, CONTACT CS121admin@cs.umass.edu. STUDENTS NEEDING SPECIAL PERMISSION MUST REQUEST OVERRIDES VIA THE ON-LINE FORM: https://www.cics.umass.edu/overrides.