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CSC 130 -- Programming Fundamentals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Modified 9/3/92

CSC 130 Programming Fundamentals / 3 cr. hrs. / 4 periods (3 lec., 1 lab)
Prerequisite: CSC 100 or satisfactory score on CSC 100 test.
Structured programming principles and techniques. Includes problem analysis, the algorithm, structured program design, the program development cycle, table processing and file handling. Although emphasis is on logic rather than on a language, PASCAL is taught to reinforce basic principles.

COURSE OUTLINE

Modified 1/15/88

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to do the following:

Explain CPU operation and storage.
Understand data structures, types and representations of data.
Understand the functions of operating systems.
Analyze problems and design solutions using a variety of techniques including algorithms, flowcharts, pseudocode, Nass-Schneidermann charts and Warnier-Orr diagrams.
Understand the principles of proper structured programming and top-down design techniques.
Code and execute programs in a structured language such as Pascal.
Test programs using a variety of debugging methods including desk- checking, stub testing, etc.
Use a variety of procedures to clearly document their programs.
Understand file handling techniques, string and array processing and the use of functions and subprograms.

COURSE CONTENT/UNIT DISPLAY:

hardware review
data representation
data types and structures
stored program and program execution
translators
problem definition and analysis
algorithms, flowcharts and pseudocode
logic patterns
structured programming
testing techniques
documentation
string manipulation
table processing/arrays
file handling