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Cole Nelson

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Classes with Cole Nelson

COMPSCI 300

Programming II

3 credits

Introduces object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithmic design using Java.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Hobbes LegaultBen Jacobsen+1 more

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026
COMPSCI 571

Building User Interfaces

3 credits

COMPSCI 571 teaches the development of user interfaces using modern paradigms, input processing methods, and multi-platform APIs.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.34 GPA, 61.7% A/AB (n=334 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.42 GPA, 72.5% A/AB (n=280 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.35 GPA, 69.6% A/AB (n=257 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Yuhang ZhaoCole Nelson

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2026

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Fall 2026COMPSCI 300Programming II
Fall 2026COMPSCI 571Building User Interfaces

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