CIS 122

Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving

Spring 2022

Course Description

CIS 122 is an introduction to computational problem solving and programming in a modern, high level language. The class introduces topics in computational thinking, including techniques for program design, implementation, and testing.

Instructor

Kathleen Freeman Hennessy kfh@uoregon.edu

Lectures and Labs

Two 80-minute lectures and a 1-hour lab each week.

Prerequisites

Math 101 or equivalent required.

Textbooks and Readings

(Required) Think Python: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist, 2nd edition, by Allen B. Downey (O'Reilly Media: 2015)

Major Topics

Structured approach to computational problem solving
Fundamental programming topics
Basic data structures programming topics
Understanding, designing, reading, writing, testing, debugging, and editing Python programs

Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

solve problems from a variety of areas by designing, implementing, testing, and debugging algorithmic solutions in a high level programming language
write programs that use variables and expressions
write programs that use basic numeric, text, Boolean, and collections data types
write programs that use conditional and iterative control structures
write programs that can use basic input and output, including file input and output
write programs that use modules from language standard library
write programs that include user-defined functions including functions that call other functions
describe how parameters are passed to functions; describe how functions return values
design, write, and test programs using test-driven design or other strategies
write programs that adhere to course programming style guidelines
describe the effects of executing basic program statements

Course Requirements and Grading

CIS 122 uses a straight percentage (no curve) to calculate the final grade.