CSE 13SComputer Systems and C Programming
Focuses on C programming, command line, shell programming, editors, debuggers, source code control, and other tools. Examines basic computer systems, algorithm design, and development, data types, and program structures. Develops understanding of process model, compile-link-execute build cycle, language-machine interface, memory, and data representation. Students cannot receive credit for both CSE 13S and ECE 13. Course is 7 credits with integrated laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): CSE 12 or BME 160.
- Enroll in lecture and associated secondary lab.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Oakes Acad 105 | K. S. Veenstra | Open 0/150 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | ClassroomUnit 001 | A. J. Rudnick | Open 0/100 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | K. S. Veenstra | Wait List 73/70 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | ClassroomUnit 001 | A. J. Rudnick | Open 53/70 |
| 03 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:00am–11:30am | Media Theater M110 | A. J. Rudnick | Open 27/80 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | Steven Acad 150 | K. S. Veenstra | Open 109/120 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | PhysSciences 140 | K. Bhargava | Open 14/40 |
| 03 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | A. J. Rudnick | Closed 120/120 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 150 | K. S. Veenstra | Open 109/120 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | J Baskin Engr 152 | A. J. Rudnick | Closed 124/122 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–1:05pm | Media Theater M110 | K. S. Veenstra | Open 234/240 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am | Media Theater M110 | K. Bhargava | Open 222/240 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Veenstra | 4.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 86% | 81 |
| Kriti Bhargava | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 49% | 40 |
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