What programming knowledge is expected for a student entering this course?

Some previous exposure to assembly$-$level or hardware$-$level programming

No prior programming knowledge is necessary; this is a non$-$technical course.

A prior course in programming and already having fairly extensive knowledge of $C++$

Proficiency in a list$-$oriented functional language such as LISP, Clojure, Scheme, or Racket

An introductory course in a high$-$level language, such as Python or Java. No prior $C++$ knowledge is required.