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This document provides a course content summary for CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science, a 3-credit introductory computing course for non-computer science majors. The course introduces fundamental computer science concepts like algorithms, data representation, and networking, as well as the societal impacts of computing innovations. Upon completing the course, students will gain skills in areas such as problem solving, quantitative literacy, written communication, and understanding computing systems and networks at a basic level. Major topics covered include creative development, data representation, algorithms, computer systems, and the social/legal/ethical impacts of computing.

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CSC110

This document provides a course content summary for CSC 110 - Principles of Computer Science, a 3-credit introductory computing course for non-computer science majors. The course introduces fundamental computer science concepts like algorithms, data representation, and networking, as well as the societal impacts of computing innovations. Upon completing the course, students will gain skills in areas such as problem solving, quantitative literacy, written communication, and understanding computing systems and networks at a basic level. Major topics covered include creative development, data representation, algorithms, computer systems, and the social/legal/ethical impacts of computing.

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Revised 08/2022

NOVA COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY


CSC 110 – PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 CR.)

Course Description

Provides a broad introduction to the field of computer science. Introduces design techniques, development of
algorithms, and applications of computer science. Includes the idea of abstraction as a problem-solving
technique. Examines the functionality of computing innovations and computing systems. Discusses the potential
impacts of these innovations from a social, legal, and ethical perspective. The assignments in this course require
mathematical problem-solving skills, algebraic modeling and functions, and use of variables. This is a UCGS
transfer course. Lecture 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

CSC 110 is designed as an introductory computing course for general education. This course may meet the
computing competency requirement for non-CS majors as determined by the institution. It is not meant as part
of a sequence and is a terminal course.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

Civic Engagement
• Identify and discuss ideas about the civic impact of computing. Explore potential contributions to
existing societal problems

Critical Thinking
• Retrieve relevant information from the perspective of other disciplines to develop solutions using
computing principles.

Written Communication
• Communicate technical information through the use of appropriate language and computing-specific
design representations or diagrams.

Quantitative Literacy
• Perform basic numerical conversion relevant to computing.
• Develop solutions which require the use of arithmetic and logical operators and interpret quantitative
results.

Scientific Literacy
• Assess how current and emerging technologies contribute to technological development and
dissemination

Professional Readiness
• Work well with others and display situationally and culturally appropriate demeanor and behavior

Creative Development
• Collaborate in the development of solutions to problems
• Identify the purpose of the program and develop potential inputs
• Design an appropriate method or approach to solve the problem.
• Correct errors in the algorithm, including error discovery through desk checking.

Data
• Explain how computers represent text, images, and sounds using digital data.
• Explain the consequences of using bits to represent data
• Convert from decimal to binary and vice versa for positive integers to develop an understanding of how
the computer represents data.
Algorithm and Programming
• Develop algorithmic solutions using logical design tools such as flowchart or pseudocode
• Identify program inputs and outputs
• Use arithmetical and logical operators as part of expressions
• Apply conditional and iterative structures
• Describe basic concepts used in computing such as lists, binary search, modules, random values and
libraries
• Compare the efficiency of different algorithms for solving a problem.

Computer Systems and Networks


• Explain how computing devices work together in a network.
• Explain the basic structure and data transmission across the Internet.
• Explain how the Internet is different from the World Wide Web.
• Describe the concept and benefits of fault tolerance.
• Recognize sequential, parallel, and distributed computing.
• Define cybersecurity.
• Explain why cybersecurity is important, on an individual level, when using computers and mobile
devices.
• Explain the relationship between the hardware, system software, and application software

Social, Legal and Ethical Impact of Computing


• Explain how an effect of a computing innovation can be both beneficial and harmful
• Describe issues that contribute to the digital divide.
• Explain how bias exists in computing innovations.
• Explain how people participate in problem-solving processes at scale.
• Explain the concepts of intellectual property in computing.
• Identify behaviors that support a secure cyber presence

Major Topics to be Included

Creative Development
Data
Algorithm and Programming
Computer Systems and Networks
Social, Legal and Ethical Impact of Computing

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