CS114 - Principles of Computing for Science
Course: CS114 (Principles of Computing for Science) in CS department at University of Waterloo.
Credit Hours: 0.5 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 5 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 6 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 15 advanced courses for further study
Interdisciplinary Requirements: Prerequisites span 5 different departments
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the CS curriculum at University of Waterloo, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Prerequisites for CS114
Courses unlocked by CS114
- CS371 - Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- CS330 - Management Information Systems
- CS231 - Algorithmic Problem Solving
- PHYS364 - Mathematical Physics 1
- PHYS267 - Probability, Statistics, and Data Analysis for Physics and Astronomy
- AMATH345 - Data-Driven Mathematical Models
- PHYS363 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics
- PHYS359 - Statistical Mechanics
- AMATH242 - Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- CS335 - Computational Methods in Business and Finance
- CS230 - Introduction to Computers and Computer Systems
- PHYS225 - Modeling Biological Physics
- PHYS249 - Linear Algebra for Physics and Astronomy
- CS234 - Data Types and Structures
- PHYS375 - Stars
Academic Planning at University of Waterloo
Students planning CS114 at University of Waterloo should complete 5 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 6-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing CS114 enables enrollment in 15 advanced courses for further study
This first-year course at University of Waterloo integrates into structured degree pathways for CS programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.