CS116 - Introduction to Computer Science 2
Course: CS116 (Introduction to Computer Science 2) in CS department at University of Waterloo.
Credit Hours: 0.5 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 3 prerequisite courses
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 4 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 24 advanced courses for further study
Course Type: Core pathway course - critical for degree progression
Part of the CS curriculum at University of Waterloo, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Courses unlocked by CS116
- CS114 - Principles of Computing for Science
- CS371 - Introduction to Computational Mathematics
- CS330 - Management Information Systems
- CS338 - Computer Applications in Business: Databases
- 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
- CS136 - Elementary Algorithm Design and Data Abstraction
- STAT340 - Stochastic Simulation Methods
- HLTH453 - Computing in Health Informatics
- CO487 - Applied Cryptography
- HLTH454 - Information Visualization
- BIOL365 - Methods in Bioinformatics
- CS136L - Tools and Techniques for Software Development
Academic Planning at University of Waterloo
Students planning CS116 at University of Waterloo should complete 3 prerequisites before enrollment.
Course Sequence: This course requires a 4-level prerequisite chain, requiring careful multi-semester planning for optimal progression.
Future Pathways: Completing CS116 enables enrollment in 24 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.