CS 115 - Computers and Computation

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Computer Science

Description:

A general survey of central topics in computer science with emphasis on the scientific aspects of computation. This approach stresses analysis and inquiry into the limits of computation and properties of new computational models. Topics such as algorithms and their analysis, human-machine interfaces, artificial intelligence, software engineering, modelling of data, and serial and parallel computation will be introduced to demonstrate how computing relates to other disciplines. Experiments in a laboratory environment will be part of the course. May be used to fulfill the Quantitative Analysis component of the General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or placement higher than MATH 110 on the math placement examination.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MATH-110 OR MATH-114 OR MATH-120 OR MATH-122 OR MATH-124 OR MATH-131 OR MATH-151

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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