Is COMP 110 a required course for the Computer Science Major?
Strictly speaking, the answer is “no.” The first required programming course for the major is COMP 401. COMP 401 lists COMP 110 as a formal prerequisite, however, students who have had a formal introduction to programming (e.g., students who have complete an AP Computer Science course in high school or who have taken a programming course at another university), should be able to start their study in the Computer Science major with COMP 401. Students who are unsure of their background or have questions about whether or not to take COMP 110 are strongly advised to speak with a COMP 401 instructor.
