CS160 Exploring Computer Science

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Explores the field of computer science. Provides an overview of computer architecture, software development engineering, data organization, problem-solving strategies, ethics, and theory of computation. Explores career options and develops rudimentary software development skills. Recommended: Computer Literacy (such as completion of CIS 120). Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes [opens in new window].)

Credits: 4

List of classes for CS160 Exploring Computer Science
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
21571In-personCascade TEB 227
Monday
from 10am to 12:50pm

From March 31 through June 9, 2025
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Mandy MockBooks for CRN 21571 $0
Class details for CRN 21571
Fees: $12
20178RemoteNot applicable
Tuesday and Thursday
from 10am to 12:50pm

From April 1 through June 12, 2025
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Manjula BhatiaBooks for CRN 20178 $0
Class details for CRN 20178
Fees: $12
24220In-personRock Creek BLDG7 227
Tuesday and Thursday
from 12 to 2:50pm

From April 1 through June 12, 2025
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Shawli SenguptaBooks for CRN 24220 $0
Class details for CRN 24220
Fees: $12
24221CanceledSoutheast SE TBA
To be announced

From April 1 through June 10, 2025
Not applicableDona M HertelBooks for CRN 24221 $0
Class details for CRN 24221
Fees: $12
21275In-personSylvania TCB 310
Monday and Wednesday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From March 31 through June 11, 2025
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Dona M HertelBooks for CRN 21275 $0
Class details for CRN 21275
Fees: $12
20494OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From March 31 through June 14, 2025
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Quinn JensenBooks for CRN 20494 $0
Class details for CRN 20494
Fees: $12
20545OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From March 31 through June 14, 2025
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Jeffrey M AbramsonBooks for CRN 20545 $0
Class details for CRN 20545
Fees: $12
20199OnlineNot applicableAvailable 24/7
From March 31 through June 14, 2025
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Jeffrey M AbramsonBooks for CRN 20199 $0
Class details for CRN 20199
Fees: $12

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
use the CRN to register in MyPCC – see how to register
Class types:
see more about class types
  • In-person: classes take place at specific times and locations. Attendance in person is required.
  • Online: classes do not have meeting times. Regular online interaction is required and there are weekly assignments.
  • Remote: classes take place at specific times online. Students must be logged in during class meeting times.
  • In-person and remote: classes meet both in-person and remotely. Attendance at both is required.
  • In-person and online: classes meet in-person with additional online activities required.
  • Remote and online: classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.