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Welcome!

The first lectures for the fall semester will be held on September 3. Labs will not meet during that first week.

This fall's version of the course will be significantly different from those offered in past semesters. In particular, we will be using Python instead of Java, and we will be covering a variety of other topics from computer science -- including units on low-level computer organization and key theoretical concepts like computability. We're very excited about the changes, and we think you will be, too!

No prior experience is required. If you do have prior programming experience -- including experience in Python -- you should still benefit from the course. Among other things, it should help you to develop or strengthen problem-solving skills that are needed for further study in computer science -- including ways of thinking that are not typically emphasized or even covered in most introductory courses.

Answers to frequently asked questions:

• The lab sections are completely interchangeable. Students enrolled in the A lecture may enroll in a B lab, and vice versa.
• We will be using a freely available online textbook; see the bottom of the page for more info.
• The only thing that you will need to purchase is a "clicker" for use during lecture. This will be available for purchase at the Barnes & Noble at BU. If you've purchased a clicker for another BU course in a past semester, you should be able to use it for this course as well.

For more information, consult the preliminary draft of the syllabus or contact Dr. Sullivan.

Please check this page regularly throughout the semester for announcements and course materials.