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Introduces systematic problem-solving through programming for students with little or no prior coding experience. Students learn to break down processes into manageable components and implement them using the C programming language. Emphasizes algorithmic thinking, program design, and debugging through hands-on practice. Weekly labs develop proficiency in writing, compiling, and executing C programs while applying core programming concepts such as variables, data types, operators, control structures, functions, pointers, arrays, structures, dynamic memory, and file input/output. Encourages practical application and prepares students for further study in computer science and software development. Cr. 3.

The development of algorithms and their implementations in a higher-level programming language, with emphasis on proper design principles and advanced programming concepts. Introduction to the performance analysis of algorithms. Course requirements include a substantial number of programming projects. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in COS 160 or permission of instructor. Offered fall and spring Cr 4.

This writing-intensive course introduces students in technical and scientific fields to principles of clear, purpose-driven communication. Students learn to produce professional documents - reports, proposals, memos, and manuals - while using LaTeX for high-quality formatting. The course emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and effective use of visuals and digital tools. Prerequisites: ENG 100 or equivalent for all students; for students admitted fall 2021 or later: ENG 102 or equivalent (may be concurrent), or non-degree student; OR permission of instructor. Cr. 3.

Basic abstract data types and their representations, fundamental algorithms, and algorithm analysis. Consideration is given to applications. Specific topics include linked structures, trees, searching and sorting, priority queues, graphs, and hashing. Course requirements include a substantial programming component. Prerequisites: grades of C or better in COS 161 and MAT 145 or MAT 152 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor. Offered fall. Cr 4.

Principles and techniques of high level programming language specification, including syntax and semantics, and implementation methods. Languages are considered as formal constructs representing computable functions and the course presents basic results of computability theory. Methods of recognition for regular and context free languages, the functional alternative to the state based imperative paradigm, use of parse trees as control constructs, and concurrent programming synchronization primitives are also covered. Prerequisites: grades of C or better in COS 280 and COS 285, or permission of instructor. Offered fall. Cr 3.