COSC 111 - Introduction to Computer Science

Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lab Hour(s): 0
Credit Hour(s): 3

A study of fundamental computer concepts for computer science majors. The course covers the parts of a computer, how computers store and process information, and how operating systems and common software applications work. The terminologies, binary and hexadecimal number bases, and standardized ASCII codes used involved in processing digital information are studied. Orientation to the Windows operating system and its basic commands is included, along with some simple word processing. Problem solving and structured programming techniques are introduced and several programming lab problems are required.

Corequisite(s): GNET 115 or MATH 109.