MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

CSC100  2000 Spring – 2009 Fall

Introduction to Computer Science for Non-Computer Majors

1.

Describe computer hardware and an operating system. (I)

2.

Use a compiler and associated utility programs to create and run programs in C++. (I, II)

3.

Develop and implement algorithms using top-down design with stepwise refinement. (I, II)

4.

Develop and implement well-structured programs. (I, II)

5.

Develop and implement C++ programs using control structures, functions, various data types, arrays, and structures. (II)

6.

Explain C++ classes and their use. (II)

7.

Present arguments for and against an ethical issue related to computing. (III)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

CSC100  2000 Spring – 2009 Fall

Introduction to Computer Science for Non-Computer Majors

I. Problem solving

A. Problem-solving processes

B. Requirements

C. Specifications

D. Algorithms

E. Top-down design

F. Software engineering

II. C++ programming

A. Overall program structure and creation

1. Required program syntax

2. Program entry and execution

3. Use of computer hardware and operating system

B. Branching control structures

1. If-then-else

2. Switch

C. Loops

1. While

2. Do while

3. For

D. Functions

1. Void functions

2. Value-returning functions

E. Data types

1. Simple data types and their limits

2. Enumerated data types

3. Arrays

a. One-dimensional

b. Multi-dimensional

4. Structs

F. Files

G. Introduction to classes

1. Definition and syntax

2. Objects

3. Inheritance

4. Encapsulation

III. Ethics and responsibilities in computing

A. To employers

B. To peers

C. To clients

D. To the public