CS 161 - Introduction to Computer Science

3 credit hours - General Education - An overview of computer science, designed for majors and non-majors alike, meant to give students a comprehensive picture of the field as it exists today. Learn how computers work under the hood, explore the inner workings of the Internet, develop creative thinking and problem solving skills, and analyze the impacts of computing technology on society. Topics include fundamental concepts such as: computer architecture, storage and transmission of data, presentation of information, data structures and algorithms, networking and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): MATH 131 or Mathematics ACT minimum subscore of 20 or SAT minimum subscore of 444.