Quarter 1
Three core courses: a brand-new AI course, algorithm design, and (newly compulsory) operating systems.
| Course | Code | What |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to AI | CSE21A | new course — AI history, methods, ethics; no material yet |
| Algorithm Design | CSE21B | greedy, divide & conquer, DP, network flow — proofs + WebLab |
| Operating Systems | CSE21C | processes, memory, file systems, C labs — newly compulsory |
Worth knowing
- AD and OS both split assessment across a written/digital component and a mandatory lab or exam pair — expect a heavy Q1.
- OS's lab is pass/fail and mandatory; failing it caps your final grade at 1, regardless of exam score.
- AD's grade needs ≥5.0 on both its written and computer-exam components independently — a strong score on one doesn't cover a weak score on the other.