CSD 105 Programming Concepts For Non-Programmers

5 credits

This course is a general introduction to concepts of computer programming and their use in building interactive applications. Students study computer architecture, basic principles of data processing, programming logic and design, using visual programming tools.

Prerequisites: MATH 87 (or placement into MATH 90 or higher) and ENGL 93 (or placement into ENGL 99 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain binary and hexadecimal numeric systems and their relation to the decimal system
Explain the concepts of client-server architecture
Describe the history and evolution of Internet
Justify the need for database systems in data processing
Describe the concept of tables in a relational database
Describe software development life cycle
Define algorithm and use algorithmic thinking when solving a problem
Demonstrate the use of iterations and branching in computer programming
Use variables to manipulate data
Use logical operators to write conditional statements
Explain the need for functions in programming
Use events and event handling in interactive applications
Build interactive applications using visual programming tools

Total Hours: 60 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20