Introduction to Computing

Summary: Algorithms, programs and computers; basic programming and program structure; data representation; computer solution of numerical and non-numerical problems using a high-level programming language, FORTRAN.

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Objectives:

• Be able to describe basic concepts, nomenclature and history of computers and computing
• Be able to solve problems with a computer, using math and science skills
• Understand and be able to implement software design principles, including abstraction, modularity, data representation and portability
• Be able to properly document software
• Be able to describe and implement software engineering concepts, including requirements definition, analysis, design, implementation, testing and maintenance considerations
• Be able to develop (and run) computer programs using structured techniques