Program Overview

Program Overview

Colorado State University Online offers a variety of academic programs, including Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees, Grad Certificates, Courses, and Professional Education.

Academic Programs

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
  • Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
  • Professional Development & Training
• Courses
  • Credit Courses
  • Noncredit Courses
  • All-University Core Curriculum
  • Free Online Courses
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Professional Education

Course Details

CS 152 - Introduction to Programming (CS0)-Python

• Term: Fall 2025, Spring 2026
• Credits: 2 credits
• Description: Introductory Python programming for students with no prior programming experience focusing on STEM disciplines. Topics include variables, types, operators, expressions, conditionals, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries, strings, file input/output, and modules. Programming is motivated with examples and assignments from various STEM fields.
• Prerequisite: MATH 118 (College Algebra in Context II) or MATH 124 (Logarithmic and Exponential Functions) or MATH 125 (Numerical Trigonometry) or MATH 126 (Analytic Trigonometry) or MATH 141 (Calculus in Management Sciences) or MATH 155 (Calculus for Biological Sciences I) or One Year Calculus IA or One Year Calculus IB or MATH 160 (Calculus for Physical Scientists I)
• Textbooks and Materials: Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Instructors: Ariana mims

Section 801 (Online)

• Registration End Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Date: Jan 20 - Mar 13, 2026 (8 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and Withdrawal Deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: January 27, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: February 16, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: March 2, 2026
• Tuition: $980

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