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Introduction to Computer Programming in  the "C" Language        This course will teach the student the fundamentals of structures programming using the “C” programming language.  “C” is a higher order language with many of the capabilities normally associated with assembly languages.  The “C” programming language is itself a powerful and useful language and many of today’s applications are written in this language.  Course content will include: structured programming concepts, data types, arithmetic and logical operations, and functions will be taught.  Many fundamental algorithms will be presented to the student with complete explanations.  The successful student will have the capability of using “C” for elementary console applications. This class will use the Microsoft programming environment. The required textbook for the class is The C Programming Language (Second Edition) by Brian W. Kernighan and Dennis M. Ritchie.  This textbook, ISBN 0131103628, can be found at Amazon.com and has a list price of $40.  The course will have 12 contact hours that combine instruction and instructor-supervised programming lab.  It is expected that most students will not have access to a programming environment outside of class and opportunity will be given to complete programming assignments in the computer lab.  Prerequisite: successful completion of high school algebra   DATE & TIME: 4 Wednesdays, June 4 - 25; 6:00 - 9:00 pm LOCATION: Education Center Room 101 INSTRUCTOR: Dr. McLowery Elrod - Dr. Elrod is a mathematician/computer scientist with many years of experience in the practice and teaching of computer programming.  He has also managed the development of large computer software developments.  Dr. Elrod has taught at the University of Maryland, the University of Georgia, Georgia Southwestern State University, and Darton College.  From 1981 to 1984 he led the development of the computer science program at GSW.  Since 1988, he has focused on the development of educational software for mathematics.  Currently, he continues the development of the Mentor Mathematics Advisor for Mentor Products, Inc. Additional information about Dr. Elrod can be found at http://mentorproducts.com/elrod.html. FEE: $150 (does not include textbook) COURSE NUMBER: 408CPL310A