CS 112

Program Design I in the Context of Biological Problems

Computer Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.20

Easiness

1.00

Total regs

389

Grade Distribution

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · Percentages use A–F and W outcomes

Avg GPA

2.20

26.0%

101

26.0%

101

15.4%

7.2%

11.6%

13.9%

A–F + W

389

Other outcomes

All registrations

389

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.20

Easiness

1.00

C or better

78.2%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

86.6%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

13.9%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

389

A–F and W outcomes

CS 112 by Professor

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

Troy, Patrick A

2.56

RMP

4.2

80 reviews

Graded

Total regs

103

Thida, Myo

2.37

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About This Class

Introduction to programming using Biology as the context for programming in a high-level language; control structures, variables, simple and aggregate data types; problem-solving techniques; biology topics include central dogma and genetics. Course Information: Same as BIOS 112 . Credit is not given for CS 112 if the student has credit in CS 107 or CS 109 or CS 111 or CS 113 or MCS 160 or MCS 260. Course Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.