CSCI124
ACCELERATED INTRO TO COMPUTING
Clark Core FYI First-Year IntensiveSP Scientific Perspective
This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 6 other titles
- LAB:ACCL INTRO TO COMPUTING
- HONORS INTRO TO COMPUTING
- LAB: HONORS INTRO TO COMPUTING
- Honors Introduction to Computing
- LAB: HONORS INTRO COMPUTING
- LAB: HONORS INTRO TO COMP
- Department
- Computer Science
- Terms offered
- 9
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 2026
Description
This accelerated course provides a comprehensive introduction to computing and its diverse applications, equipping students with the fundamental principles and problem-solving techniques necessary to tackle real-world challenges. Student will learn programming in Python, grasping a systematic approach to problem formulation, algorithm design, code development and testing. This course includes a project component where students will demonstrate their newly acquired skills through the design and implementation of a project of their choice. Success in the course requires strong analytical skills and a dedicated work ethic. Prior programming experience is not necessary but may be helpful.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
2008 2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 51% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count rising about 16% per year. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 55% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count rising about 14% per year. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 56% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count rising about 14% per year. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 57% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 12 fall terms since 2015. Department course count rising about 13% per year. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD310 2026-3
- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD002 2026-1
- Wed, 1:30 PM–2:20 PM MACD002 2026-2
- Wed, 1:30 PM–2:20 PM MACD310 2025-32024-12023-1
- Mon, Thu, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD117 2025-1
- Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM MACD117 2025-22025-4
- Wed, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM MACD117 2024-2
- Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM MACD117 2023-2
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Shuo Niu (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 18 enrolled | 22412 |
| Fall 2025 | Shuo Niu (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 19 of 50 enrolled | 22412 |
| Fall 2024 | Olufemi O. Odegbile | Lecture | 1 | 36 of 50 enrolled | 22412 |
| Fall 2023 | John J. Magee IV | Lecture | 1 | 27 of 44 enrolled | 22412 |
| Fall 2019 | Kenneth J. Basye | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 24 enrolled | 27290 |
| Fall 2017 | Li Han | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 16 enrolled | 25982 |
| Fall 2010 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 15 enrolled | 27129 |
| Fall 2009 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 25354 |
| Fall 2008 | Frederic Green | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 15 enrolled | 25354 |
No-credit sessions
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Shuo Niu (He/Him) | Lab | - | 1 of 18 enrolled | 22413 |
| Fall 2025 | Shuo Niu (He/Him) | Lab | - | 12 of 18 enrolled | 22413 |
| Fall 2025 | Shuo Niu (He/Him) | Lab | - | 7 of 32 enrolled | 22414 |
| Fall 2024 | Olufemi O. Odegbile | Lab | - | 18 of 32 enrolled | 22414 |
| Fall 2024 | Olufemi O. Odegbile | Lab | - | 18 of 18 enrolled | 22413 |
| Fall 2023 | John J. Magee IV | Lab | - | 8 of 26 enrolled | 22414 |
| Fall 2023 | John J. Magee IV | Lab | - | 19 of 18 enrolled | 22413 |
| Fall 2010 | Frederic Green | Lab | - | 9 of 15 enrolled | 27130 |
| Fall 2009 | Frederic Green | Lab | - | 8 of 15 enrolled | 25355 |
| Fall 2008 | Frederic Green | Lab | - | 8 of 15 enrolled | 25355 |