CP 1000 - Computer Science Concepts, Tools and Methods

3 Credit(s) Hours: 3 hrs.

Overview of computer science, including a general introduction to the concept of computers and computer systems, applications, programming and networking. These topics are introduced to the student with a broad outlook approach to the fundamental knowledge of the discipline and connects these concepts to practical applications of the role of computers in society, including areas such as security, privacy, ethics, and social networking. The interdisciplinary nature of computer science is stressed, by examples of its application to multiple fields (including life and physical sciences, linguistics, logic, mathematics, psychology, statistics, technology related studies, and general scientific discovery) are presented.

Students who have completed BA 6000 or CIS 1100 or CP 500 or CP 1100 or TEC 2500 will not receive credit for this course.

Prerequisite(s): (1) Successful completion of the Elementary Algebra portion of the ACCUPLACER CUNY Assessment Test in Math; or (2) A passing score on both the Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra portion of the CUNY Mathematics Skills Test (COMPASS); or (3) Successful completion of both the Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra CUNY Mathematics remediation; or (4) Math Exemption; or (5) Established math proficiency designation per the CUNY Proficiency Index
Flexible Core: Scientific World (Group E)
Department: Mathematics and Computer Science