Introduction to Computing - CMPT 1011

This course introduces learners to fundamental concepts in computing science, including logic, algorithms and their properties, and control constructs of sequence, selection, and repetition. Students will learn the basics of data, including types and representation, and will learn to do some computing using simple programming languages. The elementary computing and data theories in this course can be applied to a wide range of careers and industries.

Note: Restricted to Machine Learning Analyst, Arts and Sciences Diploma and Open Studies.

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026	Tue, Fri: 09:30 - 11:00 am	41184	A01	Yes
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	11200	A01	Yes

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 1 - Dec. 15, 2026	Tue, Fri: 09:30 - 11:00 am	41185	H01	Yes
Winter	Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027	Tue: 09:30 - 11:00 am Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	11201	H01	Yes

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2026-2027 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$626.40		$775.40		$1,401.80

See the detailed fees for this course

Digital resource fee:	$7.35 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$50 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee:	$46.20 max per term
Student technology fee:	$12.60 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan:	$386.00 per year
Students’ Association:	$70.00 per term
U-Pass:	$182.50 per term
Legal plan:	$20.75 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$1783.20		$775.40		$2558.60