COSC 1302 - Intro to Computer Science

Institution:

Tarleton State University

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Description:

History of computers and of their applications in a variety of fields, both as PCs and as embedded systems. Overview of programming paradigms. Overview of today's most dynamic computer-related technologies, including communication networks and the Internet. A modern programming language is used to present types of problems that can be solved with computers, the underlying algorithms, and the fundamental limitations. We adopt early in this course the information-centric viewpoint, exploring the role of computers in all stages of the information life-cycle. Students apply their newly-acquired programming skills to performing basic information-processing tasks. Lab fee $15.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2010 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.tarleton.edu

Phone Number:

(254) 968-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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