WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Computer Science
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Computer ScienceComputer science, or computing science, is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation, and their implementation and application in computer systems. Computer science has many sub-fields; some emphasize the computation of specific results, such as computer graphics, while others, such as computational complexity theory, relate to properties of computational problems. Still others focus on the challenges in implementing computations. For example, programming language theory studies approaches to describing computations, while computer programming applies specific programming languages to solve specific computational problems with solutions. A further subfield, human-computer interaction, focuses on the challenges in making computers and computations useful, usable and universally accessible to people.
Courses in Computer Science as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Computer Science main page. | Courses |
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135 |
Computer Science I |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: MATH 128 or higher or satisfactory score on a placement exam
Introduces modern problem solving and programming methods. Emphasis is placed on algorithm development, data abstraction, procedural and object-oriented design, implementation, testing, and documentation of computer programs. Students will write several computer programs. |
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202 |
Computer Science II |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CS 135
Emphasizes problem solving and program development techniques. Typical numerical and non-numerical problems are examined. Emphasis is placed on data abstraction, object-oriented design, implementation, testing, and documentation of elementary data structures such as lists, stacks, queues and trees. Students will write and test several non-trivial computer programs. |
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