PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS I (COSC 1436)

Term: 2023-2024 Spring

Faculty

Pamela Van HookShow MyInfo popup for Pamela Van Hook

psvanhook@nctc.edu

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Education

BS in Biology & Chemistry
Missouri Western State College (May 1987)

MS in Library Science (with minor in Technical Writing)
University of North Texas (May 1996)

MBA in Technology Management
University of Phoenix (April 2001)

MS in Organization & Management
Capella University (March 2005)

Working on a EdD in Higher Education
University of North Texas
Started Spring 2017

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,