CS 3510 - Computing for the Sciences

3 unit(s)

Formerly CS 4010. Essential computing skills for students in scientific disciplines. Focuses on three computational skills: (1) basic programming in a scripting language, such as Python, and knowledge of its supported data structures; (ii) facility with the UNIX operating system environment, including file structure, regular expressions, and job control; (iii) essential database skills, including accessing databases through SQL query language. No prior background in programming is required.

Satisfies G.E. area UD-5.

Hours: (2 hours, lecture; 3 hours, activity)

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will:

Demonstrate basic programming in a scripting language, such as Python, and knowledge of its supported data structures; (PLO #1.2)
Demonstrate facility with the UNIX operating system environment, including file structure, regular expressions, and job control; and,
Demonstrate essential database skills including assessing databases, especially through the SQL query language.

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