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CIS 40
Introduction to Programming in Python · 4.5 units · used in 131 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 is a hands-on introduction to computation through programming and problem-solving. Using the popular Python programming language, students will learn software engineering concepts and basic programming constructs while creating graphical applications.
Sections this term
Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:21 PM UTCCIS 40Introduction to Programming in PythonOpen6 sections · 205 seats reported · 2 instructors
- CRN 34089 · 64ZOpen · 35
- CRN 37511 · 63ZOpen · 35
- CRN 37729 · 03ZOpen · 35
- CRN 37833 · 01YOpen · 30
- CRN 38595 · 04YOpen · 35
- CRN 39329 · 65ZOpen · 35
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 40 as a prerequisite.
Transfer pathways that use CIS 40
ASSIST maps CIS 40 to a requirement in 131 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.
- 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., 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
- AnthropologyDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Business EconomicsDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Business Information ManagementDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Chicano/Latino StudiesDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Cognitive SciencesDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Computer Science and EngineeringDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Computer ScienceDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Data ScienceDe Anza → UC Irvine
- EconomicsDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Environmental and Earth System ScienceDe Anza → UC Irvine
- Game Design & Interactive MediaDe Anza → UC Irvine
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