CIS-117 Essential Foundations for Computing

This course provides a backdrop of essential topics for computer major students. Classroom lecture format is used to provide an overview of selected topics from discrete mathematics, fundamentals of desktop computer operating systems and standard office applications, and an introductory experience in writing technical papers at the college level. The new computing major student will begin to be acclimated to the social fabric of the Department, and intentional introduction made to upper division students in the majors. Finally, an overview of the computing curricula available will be given. Meets the general education math/computer requirement. Prerequisite: a declared computing major or minor.

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