UT Dallas 2015 Undergraduate Catalog

CS1200 - Introduction to Computer Science and Software Engineering

CS 1200 Introduction to Computer Science and Software Engineering (2 semester credit hours) Introduction to the computing professions; overview of CS, SE curricula, connections with Computer Engineering, other ECS fields and Arts and Technology programs; problem solving and other skills needed to succeed as a CS, SE major. Introduction to quantitative methods; team projects designed to replicate decision processes and problem solving in real-world situations; additional preparatory topics for CS, SE majors. BMEN 1100 or CE 1100 or EE 1100 or MECH 1100 can substitute for this course (together with 1 hour of CS elective). Credit cannot be received for more than one of the following: BMEN 1100, CE 1100, CS 1200, EE 1100 or MECH 1100. (2-0) Y