Read Me First

Welcome to CS135!

Thank you for setting out on a learning journey with us. No matter whether you’ve never programmed before or have considerable programming experience, we have a place for you. We hope to guide you through a carefully designed curriculum that introduces you to core concepts in computer science. More than 11,000 students have successfully made this journey with us in the past.

In a typical week, you will move through the following activities:

  • Attend lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Attend a tutorial on Fridays
  • Perhaps attend office hours to clarify questions you may have
  • Work on your assignment, submitting it by Tuesday, 9:00pm.

Things to do to get started

  1. Browse this website: This is the central hub for CS135. Most of the information you’ll need is found here. You should get a feel for what information is where so you can find it quickly in the future.
  2. Review the Calendar: Click the “Calendar” tab in the table of contents on the left. Note the following the very near future:
    • First lecture on Tuesday, January 6.
    • First tutorial on Friday, January 9.
    • A00 due on Tuesday, January 13. Assignment A00 will be the topic of the first tutorial. If you are having problems with the assignment come to the tutorial.
  3. Register for iClicker Cloud: Most lectures have “clicker questions” to help you gauge your level of understanding. More details at Assessment->Class Participation .

What about Learn ?

CS135 does not use Learn.