Welcome to ICS 111, Introduction to Computer Science I

Lecture: Tue and Thu 10:30pm - 11:45pm in Holmes Hall 243.

Lab: Wed and Fri 10:30pm - 11:45pm in POST 318A.

Carleton (Cam) Moore

cmoore@hawaii.edu

Department of Information and Computer Sciences

The University of Hawaii, Manoa Course Catalog describes ICS 111 as an “Overview of computer science, writing programs.”

This course will give you an overview of / introduction to the fundamentals of computer science emphasizing problem solving, algorithm development, implementation, and debugging/testing of programs in an Object Oriented Language (Java).

Prerequisites: None

Recommended: Computer experience.

Computer Requirements: You should have have the following computer technology:

• A laptop computer, less than two years old, with at least a 15 inch screen and 10 GB of available disk space.

All students wishing to enroll in ICS courses above 111 except ICS 141 must meet the prerequisite grade requirement of B or higher in ICS 111 prior to registering for the course.

Objectives

• Learn how to translate problems to algorithms to code.
• Learn basics of programming with a modern programming language, such as Java, Python, etc.
• Apply principles to development of running program codes that involve the use of computer graphics, interaction and sound.
• Provide projects that require the development of codes relevant to modern use of computers- ability to parse data, store data, develop capability to control graphics, sound and interactivity.

The Course Syllabus has more information about the course.

Pedagogy

ICS 111 is structured as a set of modules. Each module has the following structure:

• One or more learning outcomes, describing the major goals for the module.
• One or more readings and other online resources, providing background material for you to study.
• One or more experiential learning activities, providing a structured set of challenges enabling you to acquire mastery of material.
• One or more assessments, measuring your success in achieving the learning outcomes.

Next step

Head on over to the Introduction module to get an introduction to ICS 111.