COSC 123 Computer Creativity

Spring (Winter Term 2) 2012 - University of British Columbia Okanagan

Overview

COSC 123 provides a fun, creative introduction to programming using Alice and Java. The course is designed specifically for students in arts or other disciplines to experience and hopefully continue in Computer Science. Depending on student numbers, the class time is in a computer lab allowing students to directly apply concepts on computers. Students learn enough Java to continue on in Computer Science courses.

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Student Performance

Of the 37 registered students who started the course all but 3 received a D or higher. The average GPA was 3.17 or a B.

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The instructor rating was 4.85. All course ratings were strong including an overall course rating of 4.54. The ratings for challenging (3.77) and high expectations (4.23) were slightly lower. The more time spent in the labs and practicing programming results in better student performance.

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