Computer Science 1253

Introduction to Computer Science with C++ I

Catalog Description

Fundamentals of programming, program design, and algorithms using a high-level block-structured language.

Credit or registration in MATH 1550 or credit in MATH 1431. Credit will not be given for both this course and CSC 1248 or 1250 or 1350 or 2290.

Lectures
Section 1: TTH 10:30 - 11:50 - 0206 Tureaud Hall

Instructor
William E. Duncan

1. Required: STARTING OUT WITH C++ From Control Structures through Objects 9/e, Tony Gaddis (ISBN: 9780134498379)

2. Recommended: Computer Science: An Overview 11/e, J. Glen Brookshear (ISBN: 978-0-13-256903-5)

To build problem-solving skills from an algorithmic viewpoint using the C++ language. By the end of this course the student will

understand the origins and early development of computer science as an academic discipline as well as the basic issues underpinning the discipline.
employ programming principles in problem-solving.
explore the fundamentals of the imperative programming paradigm.

Grading will be based on programming assignments and exams.

Programming Assignments     25%

Exam 1                      25%

Exam 2                      25%

Final Exam                  25%