Comparing Introductory CS Courses for Physics and CS Majors

[DrummingAtom]

Hi, there's a couple of intro courses of CS that I might take in the Spring. Are these 2 are different or not? Which would be better for a Physics possibly CS major.

CSC 116 Logic and Program Design
3 Credits
Introduces computer program design using concepts of structured programming and logic. Includes pseudocode, flowcharts, and structure charts. Covers variables, data types, control structures, looping, program breaks, and arrays.

CSC 119 Introduction to Programming
3 Credits
Focuses on a general introduction to computer programming. Emphasizes the design and implementation of structured and logically correct programs with good documentation. Focuses on basic programming concepts, including numbering systems, control structures, modularization, and data processing. A structured programming language is used to implement the student`s program designs.

Thanks for any guidance.

 

[jtbell]

116 looks like it might not actually do any "real" programming at all, just designing the program logic. Best thing to do is ask the instructor, or someone in the department who knows about those two courses.