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Clarkson University - Introduction to Computer Science 1

Country: USA
University: Clarkson University
Course code: CS 141
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:
Programming language: C++
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://people.clarkson.edu/~clynch/cs141/fall02/syllabus.html
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Explicit
Learning Outcomes:

Students should learn fundamental principles of how to solve problems through computer programming. The programming techniques will include good program design practices and programming style, resulting in programs which are correct, reliable, robust, efficient, and maintainable.

Students should learn basic features of the programming language C++.

LO categories:

Developing good program Design methodology & styling

“Fundamentals of Programming”

Problem Solving (also things like computational thinking)