Course Specifications for
		      New Introductory Courses:
		    Computer Science 227X and 228X
				   
				  by
      Albert L. Baker, David Fernandez-Baca, and Gary T. Leavens
	Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University
		       Ames, IA, 50011-1040 USA


			       Abstract
Computer Science 227X introduces first-year students to programming
using Scheme.  Computer Science 228X is an introduction to data
structures in C++.  Both courses attempt to teach principles through
extensive practice in programming.

This document specifies the course's general objectives and gives an
overview of what would be taught.