CGS 1000 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING 3 credits

This course is an introduction to the concepts of data processing, computers, and development of a logical approach to programming. Topics covered include a brief discussion of the historical development of data processing and computing concepts, basic computer terminology, the architecture of modern computer systems, computer communications, computer data representation and organization, numbering systems used in computers, computer operating systems, flowcharting and/or pseudocode, and program development using an appropriate computer language and Integrated Development Environment (IDE). 47 contact hours.