CS 361

Systems Programming

Computer Science

4 credit hoursUsually offered: Fall, Spring

Avg GPA

2.67

Easiness

1.90

Total regs

2,087

Grade Distribution

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

Avg GPA

2.67

31.2%

646

32.4%

672

19.6%

406

7.5%

155

5.4%

112

4.0%

A–F + W

2,073

Other outcomes

All registrations

2,087

Quick Insights

Avg GPA

2.67

Easiness

1.90

C or better

86.6%

Among A–F outcomes

D or better

94.4%

Among A–F outcomes

Withdrawal rate

4.0%

Among A–F and W outcomes

Most common grade

Letter grades only

Outcomes counted

2,073

A–F and W outcomes

CS 361 by Professor

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

Maratos, George P

2.95

RMP

4.8

37 reviews

Graded

1,062

Total regs

1,097

Theys, Mitchell D

2.78

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About This Class

Study of computer systems emphasizing impact on application level programming. Virtual memory and memory management; code optimization; system-level I/O; concurrency: processes, threads, synchronization; introduction to network programming. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CS 251 and Grade of C or better in CS 211 ; and CS 261 . Class Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory.