Fundamental Programming Concepts | Cornell University CS1109

Gain a solid foundation in programming and problem-solving skills with this introductory course from Cornell University.

Introduction

This course provides an introduction to programming and problem solving using a high-level programming language. It is designed to increase your knowledge level to comfortably continue to courses CS111x. Our focus will be on generic programming concepts: variables, expressions, control structures, loops, arrays, functions, pseudocode and algorithms. You will learn how to analyze problems and convert your ideas into solutions interpretable by computers. We will use MATLAB; because it provides a productive environment, and it is widely used by all engineering communities.

Highlights

• Introduction to programming and problem-solving using a high-level language
• Focus on fundamental programming concepts like variables, expressions, control structures, loops, arrays, and functions
• Learn to analyze problems and convert ideas into computer-interpretable solutions
• Use MATLAB, a widely-used programming environment in engineering communities

Recommendation

This course is recommended for students who want to gain a solid foundation in programming and problem-solving skills. It is suitable for those new to programming or those looking to strengthen their programming abilities before continuing to more advanced computer science courses.