CSCI1101

Computer Science I

Name: Computer Science I
Rating: 3.58 (3022 reviews)

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: 0

Requirements fulfilled

University Core: Mathematics (All undergraduates)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.58 / 5

Based on 3,022 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Maira R Marques Samary
Summer 2026
Naomi Bolotin
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 2.89/5
William Griffith
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.34/5
Alexander Creiner
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 3.58/5
Charles Wiseman
Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.66/5
Emily Prud'hommeaux
Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.98/5
Eric Le Ferrand
Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.26/5
Howard Straubing
Spring 2023 · Official rating 2.74/5
Jean-Baptiste Tristan
Spring 2022 · Official rating 2.90/5
Maira Marques Samary
Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.25/5
Mira Yun
Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2023 · Official rating 4.04/5
Yuan Yuan
Spring 2026 · Official rating 3.24/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Maira R Marques Samary · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 01
Fall 2026 · Naomi Bolotin · 245 Beacon Street Room 107 MWF 02:00PM-02:50PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 102 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
Section 03
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 102 TuTh 10:30AM-11:45AM · Offered
Section 10
Fall 2026 · Naomi Bolotin · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 M 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
Section 11
Fall 2026 · Naomi Bolotin · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 Tu 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered
Section 12
Fall 2026 · Naomi Bolotin · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 W 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
Section 13
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 Th 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
Section 14
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 W 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered
Section 15
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 M 05:00PM-05:50PM · Offered
Section 16
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 M 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered
Section 17
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 Tu 03:00PM-03:50PM · Offered
Section 18
Fall 2026 · William Griffith · 245 Beacon Street Room 123 Th 04:00PM-04:50PM · Offered