WVU CS101: Introduction to Computer Applications

Welcome to CS101!

Welcome to the website for Computer Science 101: Introduction to Computer Applications, a general service course at West Virginia University.  Whether you are a current student or a potential future student, we hope that you enjoy visiting our website and learning about our course.
 
Microsoft Office 2007 logoLearn about CS101...
Thinking about taking CS101? Want to know why you should take CS101 and what you'll learn?  Read all about the course.
 
Looking for the required course materials?
A listing of the required materials for CS101 is on our Course Requirements page.
  
Course News
 
Download Microsoft Access and Windows 7 for free
WVU is a member of Microsoft DreamSpark, which provides free licenses for certain Microsoft products for students enrolled in Computer Science courses. A variety of software, including Microsoft Access 2010 and Microsoft Windows 7, is available.  This service normally becomes available after about the third week of the semester.  Learn how to get your software.
 
Get answers to frequently-asked homework questions
FAQ Guides are available to answer common questions and provide hints for each homework assignment.  Don't forget to check out out Find-It Guides, which can show you where to locate assistance for questions not answered by the FAQs.