Program Overview

Introduction to Computer Science I

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to computer science via theory, applications, and programming. Students will learn basic data types, operators, and control structures, and gain exposure to object-oriented software development.

Course Details

• Duration: As few as 11 weeks
• Units: 4.0
• Current Formats: Online
• Cost: Starting at $1,100.00

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.

Spring 2026 Schedule

• Date: March 30 - June 8
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Robert Atkinson
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: April 5th, 2026.
• Deadline: Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Summer 2026 Schedule

• Date: June 22 - August 31
• Format: Online
• Instructor: Robert Atkinson
• Fee: $1,100.00
• Notes: Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: June 28th, 2026.
• Deadline: No refunds after June 15, 2026

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