Simmons University

CS112 - 03 - Introduction to Computer Science

Credits

4.0

Term

Sep 2 - Dec 13

Open Seats

7 of 25

Schedule

Tue, Thu 11:00am – 12:20pm

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

03

Faculty

Nanette Veilleux

Prerequisites

CR: Instructor Consent and Completed MATH 101 or Math Competency Exam, Math Proficiency Equivalent (WAIVER), or MATH_PROF w/ Transfer Credit

Description

Introduces computer science and programming using a high-level programming language (currently Python). Teaches program design in the context of contemporary practices both object oriented and procedural. Presents fundamental computer science topics through initiation and design of programs. Topics covered include: variables, if/else statements, while and for loops, functions, lists, strings, dictionaries, classes and objects. Requires significant projects.