2020 Fall
INFO 206A 001 - LEC 001
Formerly INFO 200
Introduction to Programming and Computation
Hany Farid
Aug 26, 2020 - Oct 14, 2020
Mo, We
10:00 am - 11:59 am
Internet/Online
Class #:29372
Units: 2
Instruction Mode:
Remote Instruction
Asynchronous Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed
Offered through
School of Information
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
29
Enrolled: 91
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 120
Waitlist Max: 60
Open Reserved Seats:
32 reserved for Information Management and Systems: Masters & PhD Students
Other classes by Hany Farid
Course Catalog Description
This course introduces the basics of computer programming that are essential for those interested in computer science, data science, and information management. Students will write their own interactive programs (in Python) to analyze data, process text, draw graphics, manipulate images, and simulate physical systems. Problem decomposition, program efficiency, and good programming style are emphasized throughout the course.
Class Notes
Please note this class is a half-semester course that starts in the 1st half of the semester. (8/26 - 10/14).
If you are an undergraduate student, please email studentaffairs@ischool.berkeley.edu for a permission code to get on a wait-list for the course.
Due to COVID-19, t.. show more
If you are an undergraduate student, please email studentaffairs@ischool.berkeley.edu for a permission code to get on a wait-list for the course.
Due to COVID-19, t.. show more
Please note this class is a half-semester course that starts in the 1st half of the semester. (8/26 - 10/14).
If you are an undergraduate student, please email studentaffairs@ischool.berkeley.edu for a permission code to get on a wait-list for the course.
Due to COVID-19, this course will be taught remotely. Real-time attendance is NOT required for this course. There will be an asynchronous video component that students can watch on their own time. There will also be recordings of live sessions that students can watch later.
All deadlines for assignment submissions will be in Pacific Standard Time, so please plan accordingly. show less
If you are an undergraduate student, please email studentaffairs@ischool.berkeley.edu for a permission code to get on a wait-list for the course.
Due to COVID-19, this course will be taught remotely. Real-time attendance is NOT required for this course. There will be an asynchronous video component that students can watch on their own time. There will also be recordings of live sessions that students can watch later.
All deadlines for assignment submissions will be in Pacific Standard Time, so please plan accordingly. show less
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
Open Reserved Seats:
32 reserved for Information Management and Systems: Masters & PhD Students
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None