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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-22-99 |
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CSC110AA
1999 Fall – 2009 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
4.0 Period(s) |
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Introduction
to Computer Science for Majors |
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Concepts
of problem solving, structured and object-oriented programming in Java,
fundamental algorithms and techniques and computer system concepts. Social
and ethical responsibilities. Intended for Computer Science and Computer
Systems Engineering Majors. Prerequisites: MAT120, or MAT121, or
MAT122. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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CSC110AA 1999
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Computer Science for Majors |
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Describe computer hardware and an operating system. (I) |
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Use an interpreter and associated utility programs to
create and run programs in Java. (I, II) |
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Develop and implement algorithms using top-down design
with stepwise refinement. (I, II) |
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Develop and implement well-structured programs. (I, II) |
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Develop and implement Java programs using control
structures, functions, various data types, arrays, and structures. (II) |
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Explain Java classes and their use. (II) |
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Present arguments for and against an ethical issue related
to computing. (III) |
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MCCCD
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CSC110AA 1999
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Introduction to Computer Science for Majors |
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I. Problem solving A. Problem-solving
processes B. Requirements C. Specifications D. Algorithms E. Top-down design F. Software engineering II. Java 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:
one-dimensional/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 |