Summer courses begin June 23. Enroll by June 29.

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
Online
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.

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Available
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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
403757
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 29th, 2025

As part of your required course materials, you will be utilizing zyBooks, an interactive online textbook designed to enhance your engagement with the content through animations, learning questions, and practice problems.

There are two versions of zyBooks available for this course:

$64 – Includes the zyBook only (core textbook content)
$89 – Includes the zyBook plus zyLabs, which offer hands-on coding practice and auto-graded programming assignments
Your instructor will inform you which version is required for your section. Please ensure you purchase the correct version to stay on track with your coursework.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Robert Atkinson
405202
Fee:
$1,095.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: September 28th, 2025

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025

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