CSE 101

Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms

5credits
About this course

Introduction to abstract data types and basics of algorithms. Linked lists, stacks, queues, hash tables, trees, heaps, and graphs will be covered. Students will also be taught how to derive big-Oh analysis of simple algorithms. All assignments will be in C/C++. (Formerly Computer Science 101 Algorithms and Abstract Data Types.)

All available terms

20 terms

Avg. GPA
3.09
Grades
7,177

Other grades

P0.7%NP4.8%S0.1%W5.4%
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University of California, Santa Cruz

CSE 101 at UCSC: average GPA 3.09 across 7,177 students. Grade distribution by term. Introduction to abstract data types and basics of algorithms. Linked…

Average GPA: 3.09

Grade distribution records: 7,177 students across 20 terms.

Enrollment requirements

Prerequisite(s): CSE 12 or BME 160; CSE 13E or ECE 13 or CSE 13S; and CSE 16; and CSE 30; and MATH 11B or MATH 19B or MATH 20B or AM 11B or ECON 11B.

2026–2027 · UCSC catalog

Grade distribution

GradeStudentsPercent
A+83411.6%
A1,53921.4%
A-71810.0%
B+5718.0%
B80011.1%
B-5077.1%
C+2253.1%
C6038.4%
C-580.8%
D+350.5%
D711.0%
D-180.3%
F4085.7%
P490.7%
NP3434.8%
S50.1%
W3895.4%

Based on 7,177 student grade records across 20 terms and 8 professors.

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