CSCI 1101 Computer Science I
Satisfies Core requirement for Mathematics for CSCI1101 and CSCI1103. This course is an introduction to the art and science of computer programming and to some of the fundamental concepts of computer science. Students will write programs in the Python programming language. Good program design methodology will be stressed throughout. There will also be a study of some of the basic notions of computer science, including computer systems organization, files and some algorithms of fundamental importance.
Course overview
- Department
- Computer Science
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Summer
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Mathematics
Requirements fulfilled
- Neuroscience B.S.: Computation (6 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Psychology B.S. (Class of 2027 and Before): Computational Corequisite — two of the following courses (6 or more credits) (Class of 2027 and Before)
- Psychology B.S.: Computational Corequisite — two of the following courses (6 or more credits) (Class of 2028 and After)
- Mathematics B.S.: Natural science, computer science, or economics corequisites (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Biology B.S.: Quantitative corequisite options (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.A.: Required computer science core (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science B.S.: Required computer science core (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Computer Science: Required Courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Mathematics (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.58 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.71 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 13
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Alexander Creiner | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 54 of 74 |
| Spring 2026 | Mira Yun | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 63 of 70 |
| Spring 2026 | William Griffith | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 30 of 40 |
| Spring 2026 | Yuan Yuan | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 39 of 44 |
| Fall 2025 | Alexander Creiner | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 52 of 60 |
| Fall 2025 | Charles Wiseman | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 51 of 64 |
| Fall 2025 | Naomi Bolotin | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 12 of 16 |
| Fall 2025 | William Griffith | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 76 of 98 |
| Spring 2025 | Charles Wiseman | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 179 of 202 |
| Spring 2025 | Mira Yun | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 88 of 100 |
| Spring 2025 | William Griffith | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 69 of 82 |
| Fall 2024 | Alexander Creiner | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 56 of 80 |
| Fall 2024 | Eric Le Ferrand | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 51 of 64 |
| Fall 2024 | Naomi Bolotin | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 65 of 80 |
| Fall 2024 | William Griffith | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 116 of 136 |
| Summer 2024 | Maira Marques Samary | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 10+ hrs/week | 11 of 20 |
| Spring 2024 | Alexander Creiner | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 94 of 118 |
| Spring 2024 | Charles Wiseman | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 197 of 226 |
| Spring 2024 | Naomi Bolotin | 2.5 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 26 of 34 |
| Spring 2024 | William Griffith | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 88 of 112 |
| Fall 2023 | Charles Wiseman | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 93 of 112 |
| Fall 2023 | Mira Yun | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 178 of 226 |
| Fall 2023 | William Griffith | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 156 of 194 |
| Summer 2023 | Maira Marques Samary | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 of 36 |
| Spring 2023 | Charles Wiseman | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 202 of 266 |
| Spring 2023 | Howard Straubing | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 7–9 hrs/week | 96 of 114 |
| Spring 2023 | Naomi Bolotin | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 81 of 122 |
| Spring 2023 | William Griffith | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | ≤ 1 hr/week | 104 of 130 |
| Fall 2022 | Emily Prud'hommeaux | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 47 of 57 |
| Fall 2022 | Naomi Bolotin | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 111 of 140 |
| Fall 2022 | William Griffith | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 94 of 108 |
| Summer 2022 | Maira Marques Samary | 3.2 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 10+ hrs/week | 11 of 41 |
| Spring 2022 | Charles Wiseman | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 74 of 117 |
| Spring 2022 | Jean-Baptiste Tristan | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 7–9 hrs/week | 56 of 109 |
| Spring 2022 | William Griffith | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 43 |
| Fall 2021 | Maira Marques Samary | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 101 of 190 |
| Fall 2021 | Naomi Bolotin | 3.0 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 57 of 114 |
| Fall 2021 | William Griffith | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4–6 hrs/week | 104 of 198 |
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Sections
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 10
- Section 11
- Section 12
- Section 13
- Section 14
- Section 15
- Section 01
- Section 02
- Section 03
- Section 10
- Section 11
- Section 12
- Section 13
- Section 14
- Section 15
- Section 16
- Section 17
- Section 18
- Section 01