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CST 113 - Introduction to Programming


Introduction to the fundamentals of programming using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE).  Topics may include data types and variables, decisions and conditional statements, repetition/loop structures, file processing and formatting of output.  Lab assignments emphasize program development using a modular design and self-documentation.

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Lecture Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the use of a Command Line Interface and Integrated Development Environment to debug and run programs.
  2. Demonstrate the use of problem-solving skills for program development.
  3. Demonstrate the use of standard programming techniques and standards for code development.
  4. Demonstrate the use of assignment statements, arithmetic computation, decision structures and looping structures in a modern programming language.