CS 10. The Beauty and Joy of Computing
Catalog Description: An introductory course for students with minimal prior exposure to computer science. Prepares students for future computer science courses and empowers them to utilize programming to solve problems in their field of study. Presents an overview of the history, great principles, and transformative applications of computer science, as well as a comprehensive introduction to programming. Topics include abstraction, recursion, algorithmic complexity, higher-order functions, concurrency, social implications of computing (privacy, education, algorithmic bias), and engaging research areas (data science, AI, HCI). Students will program in Snap! (a friendly graphical language) and Python, and will design and implement two projects of their choice.
Units: 4
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Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for 10 after having taken W10, 61A, 61B, or 61C.
Formats:
Fall: 2.0 hours of lecture, 1.0 hours of discussion, and 4.0 hours of laboratory per week
Summer: 4.0 hours of lecture, 2.0 hours of discussion, and 8.0 hours of laboratory per week
Spring: 2.0 hours of lecture, 1.0 hours of discussion, and 4.0 hours of laboratory per week
Grading Basis: letter
Final Exam Status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period
Class Schedule (Spring 2025):
CS 10 – MoWeFr 13:00-13:59, Anthro/Art Practice Bldg 160 –
Dan Garcia
Class Notes
* This class is not intended for students who have taken or are also taking CS 61A, CS 61B, or CS 61C. Students who enroll and have taken or are taking any of those classes, will be instructor dropped.
* Time conflicts are NOT allowed with the lecture.
* Lecture attendance is mandatory.
* Lecture will be recorded for students who are sick or for review.
* A take home final exam WILL be offered.
Class Schedule (Fall 2025):
CS 10 – MoWeFr 13:00-13:59, Dwinelle 145 –
Dan Garcia
Class Notes
* This class is not intended for students who have taken or are also taking CS 61A, CS 61B, or CS 61C. Students who enroll and have taken or are taking any of those classes, will be instructor dropped.
* Time conflicts are NOT allowed with the lecture.
* Lecture attendance is mandatory.
* Lecture will be recorded for students who are sick or for review.
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