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CPSC 230 - Algorithms and Computing w/C++

4 Credit Hour(s) / 4 Billing Hour(s)
This course develops students’ skills with using fundamental computational techniques required for continuing study in computer science. Students design, implement and test C++ programs to solve a wide range of problems. Topics include program development, functions, control structures, text file operations, data types/classes, recursion, STL string/vector classes, arrays, pointer variables, and algorithm analysis. Object orientation and data abstraction/information hiding is emphasized.

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite(s): Minimum 2.0 in (CPSC 101  or CITP 110 ) and Minimum 2.0 in MATH 151  or concurrently
Placement Scores: Reading Level 5 and Writing Level 6
Course Note: None


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