An introduction to the fundamental concepts and abstractions of computer science, using a study of algorithms and computer programming as a vehicle. Topics include: the design, implementation, and application of algorithms; the uses of abstraction; the modeling and representation of values and entities; control flow and modularity. A high-level programming language is introduced and used.

OWU Units: 1.00. Crosslisting(s): None. Prerequisite(s): None. Corequisite(s): None. Antirequisite(s): None. Fee: None. Core Competency: Reason Formally and Quantitatively. Offered: Fall and Spring.