Mar 17, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

CMPUT 274 - Accelerated Introduction to the Foundations of Computation I


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 0-6L-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Science
Department Computing Science
Typically Offered either term

Description
This is part 1 of an intensive problem-based introduction to Computing Science. In part 1, the key concepts of procedural programming, basic algorithm design and analysis (lists, queues, trees, sorting, searching) are learned by solving a series of problems using Python. Development is done using the Linux operating system. Prerequisite: Math 30-1. Note: this course is taught in studio-style, where lectures and labs are blended into 3 hour sessions, twice a week. Enrollment is limited by the capacity of the combined lecture/lab facilities. Python or prior computing background is strongly recommended. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 174 and CMPUT 274. Credit cannot be obtained for both CMPUT 175 and CMPUT 274.