CSE 8A Introduction to Computer Science: Java I

Fall 2019


Grade Received: A+


Introductory course for students interested in computer science. Fundamental concepts of applied computer science using media computation. Exercises in the theory and practice of computer science. Hands-on experience with designing, editing, compiling, and executing programming constructs and applications.

CSE 8B Introduction to Computer Science: Java II

Winter 2020


Grade Received: A+


Continuation of the Java language. Continuation of programming techniques. More on inheritance. Exception handling.

CSE 12 Basic Data Structures and Object-Oriented Design

Spring 2020


Grade Received: A+


Use and implementation of basic data structures including linked lists, stacks, and queues. Use of advanced structures such as binary trees and hash tables. Object-oriented design including interfaces, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstract data types, pre-/post-conditions. Recursion. Uses Java and Java Collections.

MATH 20C Calculus and Analytic Geometry for Science and Engineering

Fall 2019


Grade Received: A-


Vector geometry, vector functions and their derivatives. Partial differentiation. Maxima and minima. Double integration.

MATH 20D Introduction to Differential Equations

Winter 2020


Grade Received: A


Ordinary differential equations: exact, separable, and linear; constant coefficients, undetermined coefficients, variations of parameters. Systems. Series solutions. Laplace transforms. Techniques for engineering sciences. Computing symbolic and graphical solutions using Matlab.

MATH 18 Linear Algebra

Summer 2020


Grade Received: A+


Matrix algebra, Gaussian elimination, determinants. Linear and affine subspaces, bases of Euclidean spaces. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, quadratic forms, orthogonal matrices, diagonalization of symmetric matrices. Applications. Computing symbolic and graphical solutions using Matlab.

PHYS 2A Physics—Mechanics

Summer 2020


Grade Received: A+


A calculus-based science-engineering general physics course covering vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s first and second laws, work and energy, conservation of energy, linear momentum, collisions, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations, gravitation.

PHYS 2BL Physics Laboratory—Mechanics

Summer 2020


Grade Received: A+


Experiments include gravitational force, linear and rotational motion, conservation of energy and momentum, collisions, oscillations and springs, gyroscopes. Data reduction and error analysis are required for written laboratory reports.

CHEM 6A General Chemistry I

Fall 2019


Grade Received: A


First quarter of a three-quarter sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Topics include atomic theory, bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, types of reactions, and thermochemistry.

CHEM 6B General Chemistry II

Winter 2020


Grade Received: A


Second quarter of a three-quarter sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Topics include covalent bonding, gases, liquids, and solids, colligative properties, physical and chemical equilibria, acids and bases, solubility.

CHEM 6C General Chemistry III

Spring 2020


Grade Received: A+


Third quarter of a three-quarter sequence intended for science and engineering majors. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, and introductions to nuclear, main group organic, and biochemistry.

CHEM 7L General Chemistry Laboratory

Spring 2020


Grade Received: A


Condenses a year of introductory training in analytical, inorganic, physical, and synthetic techniques into one intensive quarter. A mandatory safety exam must be passed.