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Baylor University - Introduction to Computer Science 1

Country: USA
University: Baylor University
Course code: CSI 1430
Course title: Introduction to Computer Science 1
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: no
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage: 1
Semester: 1
Programming language: C++
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://cs.ecs.baylor.edu/~maurer/CSI1430/Fall%202007%20Outline.pdf
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Explicit
Learning Outcomes:

Use problem-solving strategies to develop an algorithmic solution to a problem.

Develop procedural programming skills in a high-level programming language.

Demonstrate an understanding of data representation.

Implement an algorithm in a high-level programming language.

Successfully use a program development environment.

Competently demonstrate programming-related communication skills.

LO categories:

Designing Algorithms

Problem Solving (also things like computational thinking)

Teamwork skills & Communication

Variables, assignment, arithmetic expressions, declarations, data types

IDE use

Information Representation