CSCI 150 - Principles of Computer Science

4 NS, QPf
First and Second Semester. These courses introduce students to algorithm design and problem solving using a computer. Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts of programming and the object-oriented programming methodology using the Java programming language. Topics in CSCI 150 include basic data types and their operators, classes, control structures, recursion, exception handling, and input/output. Topics in CSCI 151 include object-oriented problem solving, elementary data structures and mathematical properties of program solutions.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: CSCI 140 or programming experience. Notes: Students considering a computer science major are strongly encouraged to take either CSCI 150-151 or CSCI 140-150 in their first year.
Enrollment Limit: 48 in the fall and 24 in the spring.

Mr. Bonakdarian, Mr. Donaldson

Credits: 4 hours