2007-04-24 07:16:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It's good to take a couple of courses to be computer literate. If it ties in with your major (like business or engineering), I'd take a few more. Colleges have introductory level courses all the way up to graduate level.
2007-04-24 07:25:53 · answer #1 · answered by salsera 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also starting as a CS major with no prior experience. C went okay for me, but when I got into Java I started to regret not having much experience. But maybe you will pick it up better than I did. If you are looking for something really simple to get started with- try QBasic. It is a language Microsoft released around 1990 that should give you a glimpse into programming. Your local library or book store should have some cheap books on it. I hope that helps.
Here is a link to a QBasic download that will let you begin programming. Click on Quick Basic, than click on the 1.1 version in the middle of the list, than on the download key towards the right side of the screen. You need WinRar to properly run the file. If you don't know about WinRar, my email is aelliott@trinity.edu and I'll be glad to try and help you.
http://www.qbasic.com/wbb/filebase.php?filebaseid=1
There are Internet tutorials out there but I would strongly recommend a book if you want to thoroughly understand it.
2007-04-24 14:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is kind of the point of college. It is a place where you can learn things you don't know.
Every department offers introductory classes.
2007-04-24 15:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah u can start by taking fundamentals in computer concepts or basics 101. it'll start u at the beginning.
2007-04-24 14:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by SillyRabbit... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋