CMPUT 174 - Introduction to the Foundations of Computation I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

Faculty of Science

CMPUT 174 and 175 use a problem-driven approach to introduce the fundamental ideas of Computing Science. Emphasis is on the underlying process behind the solution, independent of programming language or style. Basic notions of state, control flow, data structures, recursion, modularization, and testing are introduced through solving simple problems in a variety of domains such as text analysis, map navigation, game search, simulation, and cryptography. Students learn to program by reading and modifying existing programs as well as writing new ones. No prior programming experience is necessary. Prerequisite: Math 30, 30-1, or 30-2. See Note (1) above. Credit cannot be obtained for CMPUT 174 if credit has already been obtained for CMPUT 274, 275, or ENCMP 100, except with permission of the Department.

No syllabi

Spring Term 2026

Lectures

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LECTURE A1
(30168)
48
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10 (MTWR)
10:00 - 11:25

Labs

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LAB D1
(30170)
24
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10 (MTWR)
08:30 - 09:55
LAB D2
(30169)
24
2026-05-04 - 2026-06-10 (MTWR)
11:50 - 13:15

Fall Term 2026

CMPUT 174 - Introduction to the Foundations of Computation I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 175 use a problem-driven approach to introduce the fundamental ideas of Computing Science. Emphasis is on the underlying process behind the solution, independent of programming language or style. Basic notions of state, control flow, data structures, recursion, modularization, and testing are introduced through solving simple problems in a variety of domains such as text analysis, map navigation, game search, simulation, and cryptography. Students learn to program by reading and modifying existing programs as well as writing new ones. No prior programming experience is necessary. Prerequisite: Math 30, 30-1, or 30-2. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 274. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 174 and ENCMP 100.


Lectures

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LECTURE 800
(54735)
144
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
12:30 - 13:50
LECTURE A1
(52679)
124
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
08:00 - 09:20
LECTURE A2
(52329)
124
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
09:30 - 10:50
LECTURE A3
(52331)
124
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
11:00 - 12:20
LECTURE A4
(52330)
124
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
14:00 - 15:20
LECTURE F10A
(57858)
0
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (TR)
09:00 - 10:50

Labs

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LAB 801
(54736)
48
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB 802
(54737)
48
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB 803
(54738)
0
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB 804
(55179)
48
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D01
(52692)
24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D02
(54431)
23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D03
(52687)
24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D04
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D05
(53318)
24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D06
(52688)
25
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D07
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D08
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (T)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D09
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D10
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D11
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D12
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D13
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D14
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (W)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D15
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D16
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D17
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D18
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D19
(52690)
24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D20
(51716)
23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D21
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D22
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (R)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB D23
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D24
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB D25
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D26
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23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
11:00 - 13:50
LAB D27
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24
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB D28
(53804)
23
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB F12A
(57859)
0
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08 (F)
08:00 - 10:50

Winter Term 2027

CMPUT 174 - Introduction to the Foundations of Computation I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Open Study: Open, Spring / Summer

CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 175 use a problem-driven approach to introduce the fundamental ideas of Computing Science. Emphasis is on the underlying process behind the solution, independent of programming language or style. Basic notions of state, control flow, data structures, recursion, modularization, and testing are introduced through solving simple problems in a variety of domains such as text analysis, map navigation, game search, simulation, and cryptography. Students learn to program by reading and modifying existing programs as well as writing new ones. No prior programming experience is necessary. Prerequisite: Math 30, 30-1, or 30-2. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 274. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 174 and ENCMP 100.


Lectures

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LECTURE B1
(77788)
125
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (TR)
12:30 - 13:50
LECTURE F20A
(82836)
0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (MW)
13:00 - 14:50
LECTURE F20B
(82837)
0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (TR)
13:00 - 14:50

Labs

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LAB F22A
(82838)
0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (T)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB F22B
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0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (F)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB F22C
(82840)
0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB F22D
(82841)
0
2027-01-11 - 2027-04-13 (F)
08:00 - 10:50
LAB H01
(75607)
24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (M)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB H02
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24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (T)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB H03
(77789)
24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (W)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB H04
(77790)
24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (R)
14:00 - 16:50
LAB H05
(77787)
24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (R)
17:00 - 19:50
LAB H06
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24
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09 (F)
11:00 - 13:50