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Introduction to Computer Science I

COM SCI XL 31

This course will provide an introduction to computer science via theory, applications, and programming.

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Fall
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Summer
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Starting at $1,095.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn basic data types, operators and control structures
  • Gain exposure to object-oriented software development
  • Engage in procedural and data abstraction
  • Apply computer science theories and applications to programming

About this course:

Introduction to computer science via theory, applications, and programming. Basic data types, operators and control structures. Input/output. Procedural and data abstraction. Introduction to object-oriented software development. Functions, recursion. Arrays, strings, pointers. Abstract data types, object-oriented programming. Examples and exercises from computer science theory and applications. Transferable for UC credit.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
405202
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from September 02, 2025 to October 05, 2025

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Canceled
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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
405869
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 11, 2026
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
406599
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 11th, 2026.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026

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