INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (CS5040)

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This course introduces the fundamental concepts of programming. The course focuses on developing fundamental programming skills. The pedagogical methodology emphasizes experiential learning by asking students to solve small problems.

Code: 
CS5040
Name: 
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Discipline: 
CS (Computer Science)
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Graduate
Credits: 
4
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the theory, practices, and tools for the specification, design, implementation, and evaluation of digital systems. Measurable outcomes include the ability to read a program, understand the concept of syntax and semantics of a programming language, understand simple control structures.
  2. Students will be able to apply the above knowledge to solve practical problems demonstrating understanding of simple trade-offs involved in system implementation. Measurable outcomes include the ability to use control structures (conditions and loops) and structured data types to build clear and efficient solutions to simple problems.
  3. Students will be able to communicate efficiently and with the appropriate vocabulary about simple technical problems and their solutions.

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Term Code Name
Fall 2025 CS5040 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

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