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February 6, 2000
CSIS 2300 Principles of Computing
Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this introductory course. However, basic computer literacy is assumed.
Description
Principles of Computing is the first course a student should take to prepare for a career in computer science or information systems. Topics include information systems in organizations, hardware, software, database concepts, telecommunications and networks, the Internet, systems development, security, privacy, ethics, programming logic, algorithms, abstraction, and data structures.
Objectives
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- Understand how computer information systems are used to support organizational missions.
- Articulate the organizational and societal impacts of data communications and Internet technologies.
- Develop a basic Web page.
- Understand the processes involved in designing, implementing and maintaining an information system.
- Articulate a position on various ethical issues regarding information systems and the Internet.
- Describe current employment trends in computer science and information systems.
- Understand programming logic, data structures, abstraction, and algorithms.
Current Syllabus
The current syllabus for CSIS 2300 can be found here.
Students interested in the Advanced Placement Standing test for CSIS 2300 should follow this link.