CSE 6011
Transcript Abbreviation:
Comput Thnkng
Course Description:
Introduction to computational thinking, focusing on problem solving and programming concepts such as abstraction; Use of computing to discover new insights from data; How computers and the internet work; Societal impacts of computing innovations
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: Permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be competent with using basic constructs provided by high-level imperative programming languages:
sequencing, selection, and iteration
sequencing, selection, and iteration
Be familiar with algorithmic thinking
Be familiar with using basic data structure interfaces such as arrays or lists in simple programs
Be familiar with procedural composition and abstraction
Be familiar with using a modern interactive program development environment
Be exposed to the virtual machine model of modern computer systems
Be exposed to networking protocols and how the Internet works
Be exposed to ways in which computing affects society, human communication, and the workplace
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software installation, and basic concepts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Introduction to programming with media, images, colors, encodings | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Loops, new definitions, simple image manipulations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nested loops, conditionals, Boolean expressions, advanced image manipulations | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Sequencing, iteration, and drawing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| The Internet and security | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Impact of computing innovations on society | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Presentation and evaluation of final projects | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Quizzes | 5% |
| Midterm Exams | 15% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
| Participation | 10% |
| Homeworks | 10% |
| Lab Assignments | 20% |
| Course Project | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion", 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley, ISBN-13 : 978-0134850016 | Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen, Harry Lewis, Wendy Seltzer | 2020 |
| Computer Science Principles: The Foundational Concepts of Computer Science | Kevin Hare | 2022 |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info:
Attachments:
Additional Notes or Comments:
(N/A)
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