COSC 1301 - Intro-Problem Solv & Computing

Institution:

Saint Edward's University

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Description:

This course emphasizes the use of the computer as a tool for problem solving and quantitative reasoning in a variety of disciplines. Topics include a survey of the Internet resources and tools including browsers, searching, web page design and construction. Networks basics, personal safety online, and social issues involved with the use and misuse of computers, along with an introduction to web-oriented programming are also included. Students will be assigned problems in each of the content areas studied. This course is intended to fulfill the computer/computational skills requirement of the general education curriculum. All students will be expected to satisfy the Computer Competency requirements described in the Undergraduate Bulletin prior to completion of the course. (This course assumes that you already possess these basic competencies, it is not intended to prepare you to complete them.) Credit for COSC 1301 may not be counted as part of the minimum hours for graduation for persons who have previously received credit for COSC 1313 or above. (Fall, Spring)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stedwards.edu

Phone Number:

(512) 448-8400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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