UCLA Computer Science 101

Computer science is a branch of engineering that encompasses the design, modeling, analysis, and applications of computer systems. Its study at UCLA provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels necessary to understand, design, implement, and use the software and hardware of digital computers and digital systems.
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UCLA Computer Science 101

Computer science is concerned with the design, modeling, analysis, and applications of computer systems. Its study at UCLA provides education at the undergraduate and graduate levels necessary to understand, design, implement, and use the software and hardware of digital computers and digital systems.
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UCLA Samueli
Computer Science
Engineering VI

wei wangWei Wang
Department Chair

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UCLA Pre-College Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)!

🌟Three weeks of college-level course rigorous program
🌟 Hands-on project & capstone projects with UCLA faculty & PhD students
🌟Enrollment option: “Certificate of Completion” or “Course Credit” (earn up to
 4 units of UCLA course credit)

🌟Offers in two different sessions
🌟 Four tracks for Summer 2026

🔹 Session A3: June 26 to July 10, 2026

🔹 Session B3: July 13 to July 31, 2026

For inquiries, please email cssi@cs.ucla.edu

For more information, visit: https://cssi.cs.ucla.edu

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Computer Science Affiliates Program (CSAP)

University of California, Los Angeles

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