Analyze and solve problems using a programming language.

  • Demonstrate the ability to develop algorithms and computer programs to solve problems by systematically decomposing a complex programming problem into manageable, well-documented steps that results in a design for the problem solution.
  • Demonstrate that the program compiles and executes correctly for a given set of data.
  • Demonstrate programming competency in a variety of programming structures, including arithmetic operations, control structures and loops, input/output operations including file I/O, the use of function calls, and the use of arrays and other storage types.
  • Debug a program using appropriate debugging strategies.
  • Produce a complete set of documentation for a program.

Required Courses

  • CST 231: Problm-Solving/Programng (2 units)
  • CST 231L: Prob Solving & Programming Lab (2 units)
  • CST 238: Intro to Data Structures (2 units)
  • CST 238L: Intro to Data Structures Lab (2 units)