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CS138 is part of our Software Development and Data Science degrees, often a transfer requirement for institutions like UC Irvine.
This course introduces the Python programming language and its features. Python, a dynamic, object-oriented, extensible language, is perfect for the beginner and also meets industry needs. Python is well-suited for applications ranging from simple data manipulation to large, complex applications. C-ID COMP-122.
Here is the official public record of what our course covers, learning objectives and outcomes, and some example methods. Faculty have academic freedom on how this course is taught, but are required to meet these requirements.