CS 135 - Computer Science I

(3 units)

Introduction to modern problem solving and programming methods. Emphasis is placed on algorithm development. Introduction to procedural and data abstraction, emphasizing design, testing, and documentation.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 127 or MATH 128 or MATH 181 or higher or ACT Math score of 28 or SAT Math score of 650 or ALEKS score of 76 or Business major and MATH 176.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in engineering and computing practice based on legal and ethical principles, considering the impact of solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
2. function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline, creating a collaborative and inclusive environment, establishing goals, planning tasks, and meeting objectives.
3. apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.

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