CMPT120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I
Course: CMPT120 (Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I) in CMPT department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: No prerequisites required - suitable for beginning students
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 10 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Foundation course - forms the base for multiple advanced topics
Part of the CMPT curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by CMPT120
- MACM203 - Computing with Linear Algebra
- CMPT125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II
- STAT240 - Introduction to Data Science
- IAT167 - Digital Games: Genre, Structure, Programming and Play
- IAT360 - Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Its Use, Concepts, and Impact
- CMPT272 - Web I - Client-side Development
- ENSC180 - Introduction to Engineering Analysis
- PHYS395 - Computational Physics
- MACM204 - Computing with Calculus
- CMPT129 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming for Mathematics and Statistics
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning CMPT120 at Simon Fraser University should complete 0 prerequisites before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing CMPT120 enables enrollment in 10 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the CMPT program.
This first-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for CMPT programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.