An overview of computer science as a problem-solving discipline and as a career path. Topics include fundamentals of software, hardware computing fundamentals, and an introduction to the development of software to solve problems. Software development is introduced using the Python programming language. Intended for prospective CS majors. Laboratory work required. Computer science majors who already have credit for CS 150, CS 151, CS 152, or ENGN 150 cannot subsequently take CS 115 for credit toward their degree.