A general introduction to algorithms, computational problem solving, and computer programming, including design, coding and testing strategies. As of 2011 the programming projects use Python, a programming language that is gaining in popularity for scientific programming.

No prerequisites, no prior programming experience expected. Typically offered Fall, Winter, and Spring.

The first term in a year-long introductory sequence for CIS majors. In addition to programming and problem solving students are introduced to software and hardware organization, analysis of algorithms, data structures, and a variety of other concepts.

Math 112 or higher and prior programming experience are prerequisites for CIS 210. Required for a CIS minor. CIS 210 is typically offered Fall and Winter, with 211 and 212 (the next two courses in the sequence) in subsequent quarters.

Opportunity to study in greater depth specific topics arising out of other courses.

No formal prerequisites, but open only to students of junior or senior status.

Some other CIS courses that might interest science majors:

CIS 105 (Explorations in Computing): a course in "computational thinking" and an introduction to some of the important concepts in computer science; no programming is involved.

CIS 111 (Introduction to Web Programming): covers design and implementation of interactive web pages.

CIS 115 (Multimedia Web Programming): principles and practices of of JavaScript programming for HTML5; specific topics include display and manipulation of images and video, procedural graphics using the HTML5 canvas, and use of external libraries such as Google Maps.