CS 105 - Intro To Computing

Computing and its place in society. Basic concepts of computer hardware and software systems. Data flow in computer systems. Understanding and using common application programs such as spreadsheets, databases, and the use of structured queries. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-related topics. Computers in communications and basic network architecture. Use of algorithms in programming languages, and the software development process. CS majors may only use this as free-elective credit. Does not serve as a prerequisite for any course in the CS major or minor. Prerequisites: none. Offered every semester. 4 credits.