* What school? They can be very different. Some curricula are highly theoretical, some practical, some hybrid, but most still are termed "Computer Science."

* What school? They can be very different. Some curricula are highly theoretical, some practical, some hybrid, but most still are termed "Computer Science." * What is your background? Have you been exposed to mathematical proofs, logic, discrete math, or computer programming? * What is your purpose? Are you worried about filling a single freshman requirement, or are you planning on studying computer science?