PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (COSC 1436)

Term: 2019-2020 Fall

Faculty

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Becky Solley

North Central Texas College

Gainesville Campus, Room 804

940-668-7731

 

Teaching Experience:

Adjunct Instructor, Computer Science Division

Education:

MS, Computer Education and Cognitive Systems, University of North Texas

MIS, Library and Information Services, Florida State University

BSEd, Secondary Teaching, Abilene Christian University

 

 

Description

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of structured programming, and provides a comprehensive introduction to programming for computer science and technology majors. Topics include software development methodology, data types, control structures, functions, arrays, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. This course assumes computer literacy. (This course is included in the Field of Study Curriculum for Computer Science.)
48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.

At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Describe how data are represented, manipulated, and stored in a computer; categorize different programming languages and their uses; understand and use the fundamental concepts of data types, structured programming, algorithmic design, and user interface design; demonstrate a fundamental understanding of software development methodologies, including modular design, pseudo code, flowcharting, structure charts, data types, control structures,