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CS 100 - Computer Science Principles

CS 100: Computer Science Principles (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: Satisfaction of the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement. Counts toward General Education (2026-27), General Education (2024-25).

3 units
  • Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Area 2. Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning
  • Two of the Following Courses
  • Preparation for the Major
  • Two of the Following
  • Track 3 - Music Recording Technology and Audio Design
  • Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

Counts toward

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Capabilities and applications of computers. Algorithmic problem-solving methods and computer programming. Using computers to examine questions from other fields of study. Practical and theoretical limits to computation. Machine intelligence and heuristic problem solving. Social and legal impact of computers.
Prerequisites
Satisfaction of the SDSU Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Assessment requirement.
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From the catalog

Counts as
Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2]
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5777· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
40 of 40 seats open
Tue, Thu 11:00 AM-12:15 PM · LSS 244

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