Announcements
Midterm Logistics
The midterm is on Thursday, March 12, 7–9pm.
Midterm logistics are available on the exam logistics page.
Please fill out this form if you need an alternate exam time, an online exam, or you have DSP accommodations. The form is due Friday, February 20, 11:59PM PT, but will remain open for late requests until Wednesday, March 11, 11:59PM PT. We cannot guarantee that late submissions will be accomodated, but we will do our best. For last-minute emergencies, please email cs161@berkeley.edu.
Welcome to CS 161!
Hi everyone and welcome to CS 161 Spring 2026!
First Lecture
Our first lecture will be on Wednesday, January 21 in Wheeler 150.
- All lectures this semester will be recorded and posted on the course website
- All lectures will be live-streamed over Zoom, but we will offer extra credit for in-person attendance after week 3.
Course Communication
We will be using Ed and the course website as the main forms of communication for this class.
Office Hours and Discussions
See the course calendar for the office hours and discussion schedule.
Exams
The midterm is on Thursday, March 12 from 7–9PM PT.
The final exam is on Wednesday, May 13 from 7–10PM PT.
Questions
If you have any questions or comments, please first check out the course policies page and the Spring 2026 FAQs page. If your question is not answered after reading those two pages, feel free to post a follow up on Ed.