COSC 111 Introduction to Programming

An introduction to computers, programming, algorithm development, and a high-level language such as Java. In particular, strategies for problem-solving, problem analysis, algorithm representation, and algorithm verification are balanced with actual program development using good design and documentation techniques. The first course in the Computer Science majors, and minor, but open to all students.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall, Winter, and Summer

Prerequisites - (MATH 104 or MATH 105 or MATH 107 or MATH 112 or MATH 120 or Level 4 Math Placement or COSC 106 or COSC 146 or Computer Science Principles AP Exam with a score of “5”) and (COSC 112 may be taken concurrently)
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - COSC 138
Course History -
Change to prerequisites 5/2022, effective Fall 2022; Change to prerequisites 3/2020, effective Fall 2020; Change to prerequisites 5/2017, effective Fall 2017; Concurrent prerequisite added 11/2013, effective Winter 2014

Computer Science

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