ITS 128 - Introduction to Problem Solving

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Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Qualification for ENG 22 or higher; qualification for MATH 24 or higher. Comment: ITS 128 was formerly ITS 103. ITS 128 is an introductory course in the development of problem solving and logical skills used in a business computing environment. Step-by-step logic are diagrammed into flowcharts and implemented in computer programs in a language deemed most appropriate for this course. Emphases are on valid solution designs and correct language syntax usage. Basic programming structures and concepts, common to all programming languages, are major components of this course. Upon successful completion of ITS 128, the student should be able to: Identify flowcharting and programming as problem-solving processes Describe the steps in the development of a solution to a computing problem Implement the basic constructs (sequence, decision, and looping) of a structured solution to solve a problem Develop logic in the form of block flowcharts to solve a problem Analyze block flowcharts for validity Translate the block flowchart into a program using a programming language appropriate for the course Debug programs to ensure accurate results Design system flowcharts Write effective documentation

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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