Course Information

Time Schedule

Offers time slot and instructor information for courses being taught as well as upcoming quarters. View the Time Schedule.

Course Descriptions

Read brief synopses of what topics and materials a course will cover throughout the quarter. Courses taught by the CSS Division include the following course prefixes:

• Computing and Software Systems (CSS)
• Computing and Software Systems Skills (CSSSKL)

The links above take you to the online course descriptions.

Course Sequence

The CSS Division offers a variety of introductory computing courses for pre-majors, as well as courses for students pursuing non-CSS majors.  Please see the following flowcharts to help you choose the right first computing course for you:

• For students intending to major in CSS: Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), Applied Computing (AC), Computer Engineering (CompE), or Interactive Media Design (IMD).
• For students who are interested in computer science classes but who do not intend to major in CSS.

Your pre-major or major advisor can give you additional assistance.  To contact a School of STEM Advisor, please call (425) 352-3746 or send an email to cssadv@uw.edu.

Policies

Below are links to special policies regarding specific courses.

• Capstone Course:  CSS 497
• Independent Student Courses:  CSS 198, 199, 498, and 499