Computer Science 1350

Introduction to Computer Science I for Majors

Catalog Description

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

Prerequisites

Credit or registration in MATH 1550 or meets dual enrollment criteria. Credit will not be given for both this course and CSC 1248 or 1250 or 1251 or 1253 or 2290 or 2390.

Lectures
Sections 1/2: MWF 09:30 – 10:20 - 0016 Lockett Hall

Labs

Sections 1/2: M 03:30 – 06:20

Instructor
William E. Duncan

homepage: https://csc.lsu.edu/~duncan

Office Hours

Textbook

1. Required: Big Java: Late Objects 2/e, Cay Horstmann (Paperback - ISBN: 978-1-119-22563-8 or Enhanced E-text - ISBN: 978-1-119-32107-1)

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

Goal

To develop problem-solving skills from an algorithmic viewpoint using the Java programming 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 object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm.

Course Calendar

Evaluation

Grading will be based on programming projects, computer lab exercises and three exams.

Programming Project         10%

Computer Lab Exercises      20%

Exam 1                      20%

Exam 2                      25%