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Jkinne: /* CS 501 Programming for Data Science */

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CS 501 Programming for Data Science

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	* ''Competent'' programmer in some programming language		* ''Competent'' programmer in some programming language
	* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources		* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources
	* /Some/ understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)		* ''Some'' understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)

Jkinne: /* CS 500 Programming Fundamentals */

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CS 500 Programming Fundamentals

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	* ''Competent programmer'' in some programming language		* ''Competent programmer'' in some programming language
	* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources		* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources
	* /Some/ understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)		* ''Some'' understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)
	Note that the course reviews basic data structures, but at a pace appropriate for graduate students (fairly quick).		Note that the course reviews basic data structures, but at a pace appropriate for graduate students (fairly quick).

Jkinne: /* CS 501 Programming for Data Science */

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CS 501 Programming for Data Science

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	==CS 501 Programming for Data Science==		==CS 501 Programming for Data Science==
	~~Prerequisite~~ skills ~~and~~ knowledge -		CS 501 is similar to CS 500 in its prerequisite skills/knowledge.
	~~Prerequisite skills and knowledge -~~
	* ''Competent'' programmer in some programming language		* ''Competent'' programmer in some programming language
	* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources		* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources
	* ~~Understanding~~ of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)		* /Some/ understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)



	* CS 501
	** CS 151, 201, 202 tasks/questions (except they can use any language)
	** Questions on: data structures

Jkinne: /* CS 500 Programming Fundamentals */

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CS 500 Programming Fundamentals

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	==CS 500 Programming Fundamentals==		==CS 500 Programming Fundamentals==
	~~Prerequisite~~ skills and knowledge -		This course does not have a prerequisite but assumes students have done programming in /some/ language and have a good background in math. The most important skills and knowledge to be ready to take CS 500 are the following.
	* ''Competent programmer'' in some programming language		* ''Competent programmer'' in some programming language
	* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources		* Able to troubleshoot and learn a programming language on one's own using online resources
	* ~~Understanding~~ of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)		* /Some/ understanding of basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, binary search trees, hash tables, etc.)
			Note that the course reviews basic data structures, but at a pace appropriate for graduate students (fairly quick).

	==CS 501 Programming for Data Science==		==CS 501 Programming for Data Science==

Jkinne: /* CS 302 Data Structures and Algorithms */

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CS 302 Data Structures and Algorithms

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	* ''Proficient'' programmer in Python, including object-oriented programming and experience developing (and debugging and testing) larger programs independently		* ''Proficient'' programmer in Python, including object-oriented programming and experience developing (and debugging and testing) larger programs independently
	* Understanding of basic data structures (array, linked list, trees) and sorting/searching		* Understanding of basic data structures (array, linked list, trees) and sorting/searching
			* Algebra - rules of exponents, roots, logarithms / exponential
			* Discrete math - rules of logic, set operations, proof by contradiction, proof by induction, basic properties and definitions of graphs, asymptotic notation and rules

	==CS 500 Programming Fundamentals==		==CS 500 Programming Fundamentals==

Jkinne: /* CS 201 Programming Structures */

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CS 201 Programming Structures

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	==CS 201 Programming Structures==		==CS 201 Programming Structures==
	The prerequisite for CS 201 is a C or better in CS 151. The following are the most important prerequisite skills and knowledge gained in CS 151 that are important to be ready for CS 201.		The prerequisite for CS 201 is a C or better in CS 151. The following are the most important prerequisite skills and knowledge gained in CS 151 that are important to be ready for CS 201.
	* Ability to use the Linux terminal and the CS server.
	* Beginning knowledge of algorithms, the parts of a computer, and a few other non-programming basic CS topics.
	* ''Competent'' programmer in Python, including use of modules and appropriate use of Python containers (lists, dictionaries, tuples)		* ''Competent'' programmer in Python, including use of modules and appropriate use of Python containers (lists, dictionaries, tuples)
	* ''Competent'' user of your own computer (installing programs, etc.) and the ~~linux terminal~~		* ''Competent'' user of your own computer (installing programs, etc.)
	Note that Python is a prerequisite for ~~this course~~, so transfer students with credit for CS 151 but without experience in Python ~~need to~~ work independently to get up to speed with Python ''before'' the term starts.		* Ability to use the Linux terminal and the CS server
			Note that Python is a prerequisite for CS 201, so transfer students with credit for CS 151 but without experience in Python should work independently to get up to speed with Python ''before'' the term starts.

	For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. Ask your advisor to arrange for you to take this test.		For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. Ask your advisor to arrange for you to take this test.

Jkinne: /* CS 201 Programming Structures */

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CS 201 Programming Structures

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	==CS 201 Programming Structures==		==CS 201 Programming Structures==
	The prerequisite for CS 201 is a C or better in CS 151. The following are the most important prerequisite skills and knowledge gained in CS 151 -		The prerequisite for CS 201 is a C or better in CS 151. The following are the most important prerequisite skills and knowledge gained in CS 151 that are important to be ready for CS 201.
	* Ability to use the Linux terminal and the CS server.		* Ability to use the Linux terminal and the CS server.
	* Beginning knowledge of algorithms, the parts of a computer, and a few other non-programming basic CS topics.		* Beginning knowledge of algorithms, the parts of a computer, and a few other non-programming basic CS topics.

Jkinne: /* CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science */

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CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science

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	==CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science==		==CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science==
	This course also does not have a prerequisite, but it is more focused and faster paced than ECT 130. CS 151 is a full semester of programming in Python. It is recommended to take both ECT 130 and CS 151 your first semester if you have room in your schedule. If you do not, then you should take ECT 130 your first ~~therm~~, and then CS 151 your second term.		This course also does not have a prerequisite, but it is more focused and faster paced than ECT 130. CS 151 is a full semester of programming in Python. It is recommended to take both ECT 130 and CS 151 your first semester if you have room in your schedule. If you do not, then you should take ECT 130 your first term, and then CS 151 your second term.

	Why should you take CS 151 sooner than later? As the first course with a lot of programming, it helps you confirm whether CS is the major you want (versus IT or something else), and it also gets you the programming skills needed to apply for internships in CS.		Why should you take CS 151 sooner than later? As the first course with a lot of programming, it helps you confirm whether CS is the major you want (versus IT or something else), and it also gets you the programming skills needed to apply for internships in CS.

Jkinne: /* CS 202 Data Structures and Algorithms */

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CS 202 Data Structures and Algorithms

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	For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. Ask your advisor to arrange for you to take this test.		For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. Ask your advisor to arrange for you to take this test.

	==CS ~~202~~ Data Structures and Algorithms==		==CS 302 Data Structures and Algorithms==
	C or better in CS 201. Prerequisite skills and knowledge -		C or better in CS 201 and CS 203. Prerequisite skills and knowledge -
	* CS 201 prerequisite skills/knowledge		* CS 201 prerequisite skills/knowledge
	* ''Proficient'' programmer in Python, including object-oriented programming and experience developing (and debugging and testing) ~~large~~ programs independently		* ''Proficient'' programmer in Python, including object-oriented programming and experience developing (and debugging and testing) larger programs independently
	* Understanding of basic data structures (array, linked list, trees) and sorting/searching		* Understanding of basic data structures (array, linked list, trees) and sorting/searching

Jkinne: /* CS 201 Programming Structures */

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CS 201 Programming Structures

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	Note that Python is a prerequisite for this course, so transfer students with credit for CS 151 but without experience in Python need to work independently to get up to speed with Python ''before'' the term starts.		Note that Python is a prerequisite for this course, so transfer students with credit for CS 151 but without experience in Python need to work independently to get up to speed with Python ''before'' the term starts.

	For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. ~~This is contained within the "CS Advising" site mentioned above~~ for ~~CS 151. New transfer students should~~ take ~~the placement~~ test ~~to make sure you are ready for the courses you are signing up for~~.		For transfer students who have transfer credit for CS 151, you will be able to register for CS 201. To determine whether you are really ready, we also have a placement test for CS 201. Ask your advisor to arrange for you to take this test.

	==CS 202 Data Structures and Algorithms==		==CS 202 Data Structures and Algorithms==