CSC 100300 Information

Distance Education @ Union County College
Online Course Information

Course Information

Computer Programming Fundamentals
CSC 100 300
Fall 2009
3 credit hours
Start date: 09-02-09
End date: 12-23-09

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 either on campus or at an agreed upon proctored location. Homework is submitted online and all tests, except the final exam, are taken online.

Textbook(s):

1. Programming Logic and Design, 5th Edition., J. Farrell - Cengage - Thomson - ISBN 1:4239-0195-9.

2. Visual Basic.Net to accompany Programming Logic and Design, D. Vicarel - Cengage - Thomson - ISBN 0-619-16024-1

Available in the Cranford bookstore

Course Materials (including special hardware or software):

Visual Basic 2008 Express edition is available as a free download from http://www.microsoft.com. Students also need an Internet connection and a copy of the WinZip utility.