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CIS 36A
Introduction to Computer Programming Using Java · 4.5 units · used in 268 transfer pathways
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Where this page’s information comes from
- De Anza catalogcourse record · 2025-2026
- FHDA class listingsWinter 2027 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
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:21 PM UTCNo section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. 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 268 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.
- Computer ScienceDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Data ScienceDe Anza → Humboldt State
- EconomicsDe Anza → Humboldt State
- MathematicsDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Software EngineeringDe Anza → Humboldt State
- Computer ScienceDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics, AppliedDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced StudyDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal ArtsDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for TeachingDe Anza → San Francisco State
- StatisticsDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Visual Communication DesignDe Anza → San Francisco State
- Computer Science B.S. Online Degree CompletionDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Computer Science B.S., Data Science ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Computer Science B.S., Game Development ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Computer Science B.S., General Computer ScienceDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Computer Science B.S., Network & Security ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Computer Science B.S., Software Engineering ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Interdisciplinary StudiesDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Mathematics B.S., Mathematics for Teaching ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Mathematics B.S., Pure & Applied Mathematics ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Mechatronics EngineeringDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Statistics & Data ScienceDe Anza → CSU Monterey Bay
- Applied PhysicsDe Anza → UC Irvine
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