CSE 121: Introduction to Computer Programming I
An introductory computer programming course designed specifically for novices without prior coding background. Students develop software programs to express algorithmic thinking and solve computational problems motivated by modern societal and scientific…
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Common aliases: CSE 121
Study Resources for Introduction to Computer Programming I
Final Exam 2010
Midterm (Exam 1) 2012
Midterm (Exam 2) 2016
Midterm (Exam 1) 2014
Midterm (Exam 1) 2017
Quiz 3
Assessment Inventory for CSE 121 (6 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2017 | Midterm | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 2) 2016 | Midterm | 2016 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2014 | Midterm | 2014 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2012 | Midterm | 2012 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2010 | Final | 2010 | Illustrative Archive |
| Quiz 3 | Quiz | — | Illustrative Archive |
Complete inventory of all 6 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter.
Course Overview & Exam Syllabus
Course Description
An introductory computer programming course designed specifically for novices without prior coding background. Students develop software programs to express algorithmic thinking and solve computational problems motivated by modern societal and scientific needs. Includes procedural programming constructs (methods), control structures (loops, conditionals), and standard data types, including arrays.
This archive catalogs 6 free educational resources and past exams for CSE 121 (Introduction to Computer Programming I) at University of Washington (UW), containing 4 midterm papers, 1 final examination, and 1 quiz. Dated documents represent 5 distinct academic years between 2010 and 2017.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Fundamental programming constructs: variable typing, conditional logic, iterative loops, and modular functions in CSE 121
- Memory models and data representations: arrays, string parsing, reference passing, and scope resolution
- Introduction to algorithmic thinking: linear/binary search, basic sorting algorithms, and recursive problem decomposition
- Software development practices: debugging methodologies, unit test assertions, and structured coding style in Introduction to Computer Programming I
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this CSE 121 archive?
This collection for CSE 121 at University of Washington (UW) catalogs 6 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Quizzes. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this CSE 121 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2010 to 2017, representing 5 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free CSE 121 past exams?
All cataloged CSE 121 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the University of Washington (UW) course syllabus.