Introduction to the fundamentals of programming using an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Topics may include data types and variables, decisions and conditional statements, repetition/loop structures, file processing and formatting of output. Lab assignments emphasize program development using a modular design and self-documentation.

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: A computer course or equivalent

Credits: 3
Hours: 2 Class Hours, 2 Laboratory Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the use of Visual Studio to compile, debug and run programs.
2. Demonstrate the use of problem-solving skills for program development.
3. Create projects that use assignment statements, arithmetic computation, decisions (if and switch) and loops.
4. Demonstrate how to use standard programming techniques.
5. Demonstrate the use of at least 3 different repetition structures.