Fall Term 2026 (1970)
CMPUT 174 - Introduction to the Foundations of Computation I
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
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.
LECTURE A3 (52331)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 11:00 - 12:20
LECTURE A1 (52679)
2026-09-01 - 2026-12-08
TR 08:00 - 09:20
Winter Term 2027 (1980)
CMPUT 175 - Introduction to the Foundations of Computation II
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
A continuation of CMPUT 174, revisiting topics of greater depth and complexity. More sophisticated notions such as objects, functional programming, and Abstract Data Types are explored. Various algorithms, including popular searching and sorting algorithms, are studied and compared in terms of time and space efficiency. Upon completion of this two course sequence, students from any discipline should be able to build programs to solve basic problems in their area, and will be prepared to take more advanced Computing Science courses. Prerequisite: CMPUT 174 or ENCMP 100. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 175 and CMPUT 275.
LECTURE B4 (77799)
2027-01-04 - 2027-04-09
MWF 12:00 - 12:50