CSC 100300 Information

Distance Education @ Union County College
Online Course Information

Course Information

Computer Programming Fundamentals
CSC 100 300
Fall 2007
3 credit hours
Start date: 09-04-07
End date: 12-21-07

This course introduces students to file management and computer development. Topics include computer instructions, program logic, coding programs, and testing programs. Problem solving, critical thinking and programming techniques are emphasized throughout the course. This course is strongly recommended for students interested in the Computer Science degree programs who have little or no programming background. Prerequisite: ENG 088, MAT 022. 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week. 3 credit hours.

Instructor Information

Mike O'Donnell
email: odonnell@ucc.edu
voice: 908-709-7489

Special Information

Testing Information:

Students must take and pass the final exam on campus. Homework is submitted online and some tests are taken online.

Textbook(s):

Programming for the Absolute Beginner - Jerry Lee Ford, Jr. – Thomson Learning – Course Technology – ISBN 10:1-59863-374-0. Available in the Cranford bookstore

Course Materials (including special hardware or software):

‘JustBasic’ software. This is a free download from http://www.justbasic.com. Microsoft Windows, the WinZip utility and an Internet connection are also required.