CSE 1340: Introduction to Computing Concepts

Course Description

This course introduces computer science and software development concepts, and is designed for students with no prior computer programming experience.  Students will learn to develop algorithms to solve problems then they will develop computer programs to implement those algorithms.   Basic programming techniques including math, control statements, simple input/output will be used.  This class will be very hands on, with guided mentoring by the instructor.  Therefore, all students are required to bring a computer (Mac or PC) to class.  All software tools will be provided to students on the first day of class at no additional charge.

Instructor Biography

Ken Howard is Vice President of consulting at Improving Enterprises, an software development consulting firm in Dallas.   Ken has been an adjunct member of the SMU Computer Science faculty for four years.

Learning Outcomes and Benefits

• Satisfies University GEC Information Technology requirement
• Students with no programming experience will learn how to develop computer software
• Basic skills with the Java program language and Eclipse will be developed
• Structured programming and object oriented programming will be used
• The J Term format accommodates one-on-one mentoring by the instructor