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CS 151

Foundations of Computing

Computer Science

3 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
2.73
Easiness
2.00
Total regs
3,603

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA
2.73
A
35.1%
1260
B
29.9%
1071
C
19.6%
703
D
5.4%
194
F
4.6%
164
W
5.4%
195
A–F + W
3,587
Other outcomes
16
All registrations
3,603

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
2.73
Easiness
2.00
C or better
89.4%
Among A–F outcomes
D or better
95.2%
Among A–F outcomes
Withdrawal rate
5.4%
Among A–F and W outcomes
Most common grade
A
Letter grades only
Outcomes counted
3,587
A–F and W outcomes

CS 151 by Professor

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

#1
Bello Lander, Gonzalo Alejandro
3.04
RMP
4.9
126 reviews
Graded
191
Total regs
204
#2
Katok, Zoa
2.97
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Discrete mathematics concepts fundamental to computing: propositional logic, predicates and quantifiers; proofs; sets; recursive definitions and induction; functions, relations and graphs; combinatorics and discrete probability; applications. Course Information: 3 hours. Credit is not given for CS 151 if the student has credit in MCS 361 . Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CS 111 or Grade of C or better in CS 112 or Grade of C or better in CS 113 or Grade of C or better in CS 107 or Grade of C or better in CS 109 or Grade of C or better in MCS 160 ; and Credit or concurrent registration in MATH 180 ; or appropriate score on the department placement test Note that a grade of C in MCS 260 (the prior course number for ) is also considered a valid prerequisite replacement for . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture and one Discussion.

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Methodology
RMP
4.3
23 reviews
Graded
674
Total regs
706
#3
Ibrahim, Omar
2.87
RMP
NR
Graded
358
Total regs
383
#4
Dey, Drishika
2.83
RMP
4.0
15 reviews
Graded
403
Total regs
426
#5
Reckinger, Scott J
2.68
RMP
2.7
60 reviews
Graded
22
Total regs
22
#6
Reckinger, Shanon Marie
2.67
RMP
2.7
121 reviews
Graded
166
Total regs
173
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Professor
Avg GPA
Student rating
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Bello Lander, Gonzalo Alejandro
    3.04
    4.9 (126)
    191
    204
  • 2
    Katok, Zoa
    2.97
    4.3 (23)
    674
    706
  • 3
    Ibrahim, Omar
    2.87
    NR
    358
    383
  • 4
    Dey, Drishika
    2.83
    4.0 (15)
    403
    426
  • 5
    Reckinger, Scott J
    2.68
    2.7 (60)
    22
    22
  • 6
    Reckinger, Shanon Marie
    2.67
    2.7 (121)
    166
    173
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