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CS 109

Prog for Engineers w/MatLab

Computer Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.74
Easiness
2.00
Total regs
2,440

Grade Distribution

Spring 2022–Summer 2026 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA
2.74
A
33.4%
815
B
33.4%
815
C
16.8%
409
D
6.3%
153
F
5.5%
135
W
4.6%
111
A–F + W
2,438
Other outcomes
2
All registrations
2,440

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.74
Easiness
2.00
C or better
87.6%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
94.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
4.6%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
2,438
A–F and W outcomes

CS 109 by Professor

Ranked by historical GPA for 2024SP–2026SP · A–F outcomes only · minimum 20 graded outcomes

#1
Theys, Mitchell D
3.05
RMP
3.5
114 reviews
Graded
243
Total regs
252
#2
,
2.99
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Program design and problem solving using MATLAB. Numeric computation, data types and operators, control structures, functions, file I/O, arrays and structures. Engineering applications: Matrices, equation solution. Programming assignments. Course Information: Credit is not given for CS 109 if the student has credit for CS 107 or CS 111 or CS 112 or CS 113 or MCS 160 or MCS 260. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in MATH 180 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture-Discussion.

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Methodology
RMP
NR
Graded
289
Total regs
297
#3
Riazi, Sara
2.77
RMP
3.7
91 reviews
Graded
750
Total regs
784
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Theys, Mitchell D
    3.05
    3.5 (114)
    243
    252
  • 2
    ,
    2.99
    NR
    289
    297
  • 3
    Riazi, Sara
    2.77
    3.7 (91)
    750
    784