CS 40 - Introduction To Computers

Spring 2008

A gentle introduction to computing and computers for those with little or no programming experience.


Animations with Alice	Societal impact of computing

Image and sound edit ing in Java	Simulations and games with GreenFoot

We are redesigning this course for the new millennium. When you complete this course, you will

learn enough programming to be dangerous (i.e. light-to-medium duty programming that is useful for any major)
gain an appreciation of what computer scientists do, and whether a CS major is right for you
study the impact of computing on society (viruses, e-voting machines, use and abuse of artificial intelligence, etc. etc.)
have fun programming with animations, images, sounds, and games

There are no prerequisites. No prior computer or programming experience is required.

If you have questions about this course, please contact me at Cay.Horstmann@sjsu.edu