May 06, 2024  
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Rivier Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions


 

Computer Science

  
  • CS 505 - Computer Science Fundamentals


    This foundation course is a broad-based introduction to the basic topics of computer science. The course presents the basic organization and operation of computer systems, both hardware and software. The general concepts of algorithms are introduced and their importance to software design and implementation is studied, with programming assignments used to explore these concepts. The course also introduces important formal computer science topics such as computer organization, data structures, and data storage.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    Offered: Fall, Spring, and as needed in Summer. 14 weeks.

    Credits: 3