2026-2027 General Catalog 
    
    Nov 04, 2026  
2026-2027 General Catalog
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COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing and Logic


(3:3:0) This course is a prerequisite to all other computer science and engineering courses.  The purpose of this course is to provide the computer background needed by computer science, mathematics, and engineering majors. Topics covered include how a digital computer works, how information is encoded and processed, the binary and hexadecimal number systems, logic gates, simple circuits, and an introduction to algorithms.  In addition, programming concepts and constructs will be presented: arithmetic expressions, variables, conditional structures, and loops.

 

  Semester Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 When Offered: Fall and Spring semesters Pre-requisite: TSI-compliance in English and Mathematics Note: This course serves as a prerequisite for additional computer science courses where a grade of C or higher is required. 



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