Course Catalog - 2023-2024

     

COMP 180 - PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTING

Long Title: PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTING
Department: Computer Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture/Laboratory
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 4
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): COMP 130 OR COMP 140 OR COMP 160
Description: This class is designed for non-majors interested in a broader understanding of Computer Science and focuses on intermediate-level programming in Python as well as the basics of discrete math. The class concludes with an introduction to the process of Algorithmic Thinking. Note that COMP 180 cannot be substituted for COMP 182 as a pre-requisite for upper level CS classes. Instructor Permission Required.