Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

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CSCI 0101

Introduction to Computing

Introduction to Computing
In this course we will provide a broad introductory overview of the discipline of computer science, with no prerequisites or assumed prior knowledge of computers or programming. A significant component of the course is an introduction to algorithmic concepts and to programming using Python; programming assignments will explore algorithmic strategies such as selection, iteration, divide-and-conquer, and recursion, as well as introducing the Python programming language. Additional topics will include: the structure and organization of computers, the Internet and World Wide Web, abstraction as a means of managing complexity, social and ethical computing issues, and the question "What is computation?" (Juniors and Seniors by waiver) 3 hr. lect./1 hr. lab
Subject:
Computer Science
Department:
Computer Science
Division:
Natural Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
DED
Equivalent Courses:
CSCI 0100

Sections in Spring 2006

Spring 2006

CSCI0101A-S06 Lecture (Scharstein, Briggs)
CSCI0101B-S06 Lecture (Scharstein, Briggs)
CSCI0101X-S06 Lab (Scharstein, Briggs)
CSCI0101Y-S06 Lab (Scharstein, Briggs)
CSCI0101Z-S06 Lab (Scharstein, Briggs)