CISC 121: Introduction to Computing Science I

A core first-year computer science course concentrating on algorithmic problem solving, procedural programming, and modular code construction. Topics include recursion, search and sorting algorithms, complexity analysis (Big-O notation), dynamic memory management, and abstract data type implementations.

• Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in CISC 121
• Memory models and data representations: arrays, string parsing, reference passing, and scope resolution
• Introduction to algorithmic thinking: linear/binary search, basic sorting algorithms, and recursive problem decomposition
• Software development practices: debugging methodologies, unit test assertions, and structured coding style in Introduction to Computing Science I