Class Description CS301 USACO Bronze

Momentum Learning - Sugar Land TX - Class Description CS301 USACO Bronze
USACO Curriculum

USACO Bronze

Online Only

Note: One of the programming languages can be used in class: Python, Java or C++. Class examples and homework solutions will be given in Python, Java and C++.

  • Instructor: Zhang, Ph.D.
  • Weekly homework Time: 2-4 hours
  • Fee (Per Semester): $829
Online Coding Schedule (2026 Spring)

2026 Summer

USACO Bronze Summer

Instructor: Zhang, Ph.D.
Dates: June 14 – August 30
Sunday 1PM – 3PM CT
Fee: $829

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2026 Spring

USACO Bronze Spring

Instructor: Zhang, Ph.D.
Saturday 1PM – 3PM CST
Dates: Feb 7 to May 2
No Class Date: Feb 21
Prereq: Bronze Fall or Java

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All instructional materials from the camp, including recorded sessions, will remain accessible for an additional three months following the conclusion of the camp. Zoom and Canvas platforms will be utilized for delivery and access to these resources.

Note: A mid-term and a final test will be given

IDE: We use Eclipse as the IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for Java. Click here to download Eclipse Instructions.

Bronze (Fall/Spring/Summer)

This class focuses on USACO Bronze division training, covering topics such as program flow, operations and functions, arrays/ArrayLists/vectors, strings, and recursion. Students will develop fluency in essential techniques, including sorting, searching, simulation, and greedy algorithms. An introduction to computational complexity is also included. Extensive practice, both in and after class, is required to reinforce learning. [languages allowed: C++/Java/Python]

Prerequisite

  • Proficient with C++/Java/Python Programing

Next Class

  • Though 3 Bronze classes (fall, spring, summer) may cover similar topics, different practice problems and homework questions will be used. Students who are promoted to USACO Silver will advance to USACO Silver Class. Others will need to take Bronze multiple semesters (fall, spring, summer) until they are promoted to Silver in the official contest.

Are you ready for Bronze?

  • Take the self-assessment test (60 minutes) below
  • If students complete 70%+ of test cases correctly, they are ready for Bronze
USACO Bronze Qualifying Test

USACO Bronze

Topics

01.  Loops
02.  Conditional Statements
03.  Arrays/ArrayLists/vectors
04.  Strings
05.  Prime Numbers and Factors
06.  Functions and mapping
07.  Points and Intervals
08.  Sorting and Searching
09.  Simulation
10.  Greedy Algorithms
11.  Introduction to Computational Complexity
12.  Summary and quiz

Homework

Weekly homework will be assigned, usually 6-8 problems. We are expecting students to spend 2-4 hours to complete the homework. Both test cases and output will be provided. Solutions to homework problems will be posted every Saturday.

The teacher will spend the first 15 minutes of each class to go over the key takeaways from the homework.