CSC 100300 Information

Distance Education @ Union County College
Online Course Information

Course Information

Computer Programming Fundamentals
CSC 100 300
Spring 2008
3 credit hours
Start date: 01-24-08
End date: 05-20-08

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:

Computer programs will be submitted online through WebCT. All tests, except the final exam, are also given online. The final exam will be taken at the Cranford campus. You must pass the final exam to pass the course. Information regarding the course will be sent to your 'CWID' email account after registration is completed.

Textbook(s):

1. Programming Logic and Design - Introductory - 4th Ed.
2. Visual Basic.net to accompany Programming Logic and Design
3. Visual Logic 2.0
4. 180-day Trial Version of Visual Studio 2005
These four items will be available bundled together from the bookstore on the Cranford campus. Bundle number: 1435416724

Course Materials (including special hardware or software):

Hardware:
1. A PC running the Windows operating system. (XP or Vista preferable)
2. Modem (Cable or DSL preferable)

Software:
1. Internet browser. (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, etc)
2. WinZip utility - used to convert a group of files into a single file
3. Visual Logic - See Textbook(s) section
4. Visual Studio 2005 - See Textbook(s) section