IFSC 1105 - First Year Experience for Computing Majors

Two hours laboratory per week. One credit hours.

This course builds a foundation for first-year and transfer students interested in the majors and options offered in computer science and information science. The student’s interests may be in software development, web design, cybersecurity, e-commerce, machine learning, data science, Virtual/Augmented Reality, or any of the other lucrative subdisciplines of the computing sciences. This course also introduces available resources and develops personal skills essential to life-long success through learning experiences and academic development both inside and outside of the classroom. Class sessions and assignments will foster problem-solving, team building, communication, and ethical and professional conduct. A service-learning project is required.