COMP 2077 - Overview

Course Title

The title for COMP-2077 is "Problem Solving and Information on the Internet".

Course Description

Students will be introduced to logic and critical appraisals including reasoning skills and critical thinking in the computer age. Problem solving and heuristics will be discussed including how to solve problems by coming up with the right strategies. Searching using Boolean logic to pinpoint useful and reliable information will be introduced. Methods for being self-critical and critical of web information in order to perform evaluations will be studied. (Prerequisites COMP-1047 and COMP-2057.) (This course may not be taken to fulfill the major requirements of any major or joint major in Computer Science.) (3 lecture hours a week.)

Typical Course Offering

COMP-2077 is typically offered in the Fall and Summer semesters.

Is a Textbook Required?

No, while there is a textbook listed and you may find it helpful, it is not required to succeed in this course.

Prerequisites

COMP-1047 and COMP-2057 are the prerequisites for this class.