Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

CSC 170 Programming for Engineers and Scientists

Credits: 3

This course teaches engineering and science students how to write software to solve problems in their disciplines. The emphasis on mathematics, numerical methods, and development for embedded systems will prepare students to incorporate computer solutions into courses in their majors. Topics will include an overview of the software development process, development environments, algorithm development, control structures, internal and external storage, testing, and debugging. Additional topics may include programming robots and processing sensor data.

Pre or Corequisites: MATH 123  


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