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University of Massachusetts Boston - Introduction to Computing

Country: USA
University: University of Massachusetts Boston
Course code: CS 110
Course title: Introduction to Computing
Date of Syllabus:
Source: Manual search
Associated Degrees: Computer Science
Prerequisits: Math 140 credits or placement; or Math 130 as co-requisite; or permission of the department.
Course for Majors: yes
Course stage: 1
Semester:
Programming language: Python
Language of Instruction: English
URL: http://www.swamiiyer.net/cs110/course_info.html
Explicit or !Explicit LOs: Scraped
Learning Outcomes:

demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, software design and development, data structures, algorithms, computer organization and computer architecture;

write programs, document programs and test programs, in a variety of programming languages, supporting different programming paradigms;

be proficient in at least one (in-demand) programming language;

write about their programs and issues related to computing;

LO categories:

Writing programs

Designing Algorithms

How Computers & computational systems work & history of computing

Problem Solving (also things like computational thinking)

Generating clear documentation

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

Testing & Debugging code