Introduction to software development in Python focusing on structuring software in terms of objects endowed with primitive operations. Introduces concepts and techniques via a sequence of concrete case studies. Coursework consists of programming assignments and a final examination. Note that CSE 30 assumes some Python experience, students trained in a different language should self-study Python to prepare for CSE 30. See CSE Testout Exam for resources and further information.
23 terms
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University of California, Santa Cruz
CSE 30 at UCSC: average GPA 3.41 across 8,090 students. Grade distribution by term. Introduction to software development in Python focusing on structuring…
Average GPA: 3.41
Grade distribution records: 8,090 students across 23 terms.
Prerequisite(s): CSE 20 or BME 160; and MATH 3 or MATH 11A or MATH 19A or MATH 20A or AM 3 or AM 11A or ECON 11A, or a score of 400 or higher on the mathematics placement examination (MPE).
2026–2027 · UCSC catalog
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1,085 | 13.4% |
| A | 3,113 | 38.5% |
| A- | 899 | 11.1% |
| B+ | 491 | 6.1% |
| B | 685 | 8.5% |
| B- | 296 | 3.7% |
| C+ | 167 | 2.1% |
| C | 343 | 4.2% |
| C- | 25 | 0.3% |
| D+ | 63 | 0.8% |
| D | 113 | 1.4% |
| D- | 44 | 0.5% |
| F | 276 | 3.4% |
| P | 103 | 1.3% |
| NP | 205 | 2.5% |
| S | 3 | 0.0% |
| W | 177 | 2.2% |
Based on 8,090 student grade records across 23 terms and 14 professors.
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