CS 209 - Introduction to Computer Programming

5 CR

This course builds the foundation for core concepts in computer programming for students with no prior programming experience. Students learn how to develop programs in a modern programming language with an emphasis on computer science fundamentals and problem-solving. Students learn current industry standards for testing and debugging different solutions for scientific and technical problems.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 141 (or higher), or placement by assessment in MATH 142 or above, or entry code.

Course Outcomes

Design a step-by-step plan to solve a problem and write it down clearly (e.g., using pseudocode).
Understand and predict how code works, including basic rules and structures.
Write clear and correct programs that follow given rules and solve specific problems.
Explain and document what code does in a clear way.
Create test cases to check if a program works as expected.
Identify and fix errors in code.
Discuss the effects of technology on society and explain how programmers’ choices can make a difference.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

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