CMSC 135 - Introduction to Scripting

Covers concepts of scripting languages based on languages such as Python, Perl, JavaScript, VBScript, and PowerShell. Students learn how to use scripting languages for rapid prototyping, web programming, data processing, and application extension. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101/ENGL 011/ELAI 990, MATH 050. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

May not be taken concurrently with MATH 017 or MATH 020 or MATH 030 or MATH 045 without appropriate Math assessment score.

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Write simple programs using one of the scripting languages.
Discuss the application of the scripting language.
Demonstrate the use of the scripting languages.

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