CSC 130 - Scientific Programming at Reynolds Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2015-05-01
Introduces a science-oriented, high level programming language. Studies the language and its application in problem solving in a structured programming environment. Includes the concepts and practice of structured programming, problem-solving, top-down design of algorithms, basic C syntax, control structures, arrays, and data structures.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
General Course Purpose
The course serves as a beginning programming course in the C language for Engineering and Computer Science majors.
Course Objectives
- Describe the concepts and practice of structured programming;
- Demonstrate problem-solving and top-down design of algorithms;
- Program using basic C syntax;
- Utilize control structures, functions, and arrays; and
- Develop and debug basic computer programs.
Major Topics to be Included
- Concepts and practice of structured programming
- Problem-solving and top-down design of algorithms
- Basic C syntax
- Control structures
- Arrays and data structures