Information and Computer Sciences (ICS)

This course covers fundamental information technology concepts and computing terminology, productivity software for problem solving, computer technology trends, and impact on individuals and society. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of operating systems and the production of professional documents, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, and web pages.

This course is intended for Computer Science majors and all others interested in the first course in programming. This course is an overview of the fundamentals of computer science emphasizing problem solving, algorithm development, implementation, and debugging/testing using an object-oriented programming language.