CIS 201 - Programming I

Credit Hours: 3

This course introduces computer programing as a field of study. Topics include programming constructs, appropriate use of fundamental data types and libraries, exceptions and error handling, problem-solving, algorithms, data structures, iteration and recursion, and object-oriented design. Students will be encouraged to develop effective code development practices, with emphasis on sound design, documentation, encapsulation, abstraction, testing, and code use.