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Emory University - Introduction to Computer Science

Country: USA
University: Emory University
Course code: CS 170
Course title: Introduction to Computer Science
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: Basic knowledge of algebra, problem solving skills and basic computer familiarity
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage: 1
Semester: 1
Programming language: Java
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://www.mathcs.emory.edu/~dsavenk/courses/cs170/
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Scraped
Learning Outcomes:

fundamental computing concepts, general programming principles, the Unix Operating System, and the Java programming language

algorithm development with examples highlighting topics in data structures.

LO categories:

Designing Algorithms

“Fundamentals of Programming”

Data Structures (general or implied complex like stacks, queues etc)