East Carolina University
Department of Computer Science

CSCI 1003
Explorations in Computing Lab
Standard Syllabus

Catalog entry

2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. C: CSCI 1000. Implementing and testing basic algorithms using a high-level programming language.

Course summary

This is a lab course which is a corequisite to CSCI 1000. Programming assignments are instructor-led during the lab meeting. A lab session consists of the instructor introducing one or more new programming assignments which are to be completed, along with concepts and techniques which can be used to help solve the problems presented. The remainder of the lab period is designed for students to work independently on their assignments with assistance from the instructor as needed.

Course topics

• Values and expressions. Types. Variables and assignment.
• Designing and implementing programs. Top-down design. Successive refinement.
• Sequential program execution.
• Control structures. Sequencing, choice and loops. Algorithm design using sequencing, choice and loops.
• Turtle graphics.

Student learning outcomes

• Design and develop small-scale computer programs that work in accordance with specified requirements.
• Implement programming solutions that employ a variety of programming techniques, including conditionals and loops.
• Develop skills to carry out hand simulations of code.

Textbook

Grading

As this course counts for no credit, there are no grades specifically given for this course. Assignments given during the lab sessions are to be counted toward a portion of the grade in the CSCI 1000 course.

Grade meanings