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CIS 36A
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java · 4.5 units · used in 272 transfer pathways
Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
This course is an introduction to computer programming. The primary objective is to teach problem-solving using the Java programming language. Emphasis will be placed on structured procedural programming with an introduction to object-oriented programming. This course is designed primarily for computer science and related transfer majors.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:00 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.
Advisory: “ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005. Intermediate algebra or equivalent (or higher), or appropriate placement beyond intermediate algebra”
What this course unlocks
De Anza courses that list CIS 36A as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use CIS 36A
ASSIST maps CIS 36A to a requirement in 272 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.
- COMPUTER ENGINEERINGDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- GENERAL ENGINEERINGDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERINGDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- STATISTICSDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- LIBERAL ARTS AND ENGINEERING STUDIESDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ECONOMICSDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- COMPUTER SCIENCEDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- MATHEMATICSDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- MARINE SCIENCESDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- ENVIRONMENTAL EARTH AND SOIL SCIENCEDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- MathematicsDe Anza → Humboldt State
- EconomicsDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Data ScienceDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Software EngineeringDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Computer ScienceDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Mechanical EngineeringDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics, AppliedDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Visual Communication DesignDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for TeachingDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal ArtsDe Anza → San Francisco State
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