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COMP 202 Foundations of Programming (3 credits)

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Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)

Overview

Computer Science (Sci) : Introduction to computer programming in a high level language: variables, expressions, primitive types, methods, conditionals, loops. Introduction to algorithms, data structures (arrays, strings), modular software design, libraries, file input/output, debugging, exception handling. Selected topics.

Terms: Fall 2023, Winter 2024

Instructors: M'hiri, Faten (Fall) M'hiri, Faten (Winter)

  • 3 hours

  • Prerequisite: a CEGEP level mathematics course

  • Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 204, COMP 208, or GEOG 333; not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 206 or COMP 250.

  • COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 204 is intended for students in life sciences, and COMP 208 is intended for students in physical sciences and engineering.

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