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CS160 Exploring Computer Science

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  • CRN: 20494
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
      From March 31 through June 14, 2025, Quinn Jensen

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Textbooks

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Details about this class

Hi, my name is Quinn. My expertise is in computer science research, and I offer a perspective in scientific thinking - how to ask questions like a scientist and how to answer them like a scientist! I'd love nothing more than to help you build a foundation of analytical thinking and problem-solve skills, and build the confidence that you can make a difference in the world. 

This is a 100% distance learning, a fully online class. There will also be virtual and physical office hours. The details on date and time will be provided on course syllabus and in the D2L Learning Management System (LMS). For the assessment, the course consists of assignments, discussions, a midterm exam, and a final exam.

The course consists of assignments, labs (problem sets) discussions, a midterm, a final exam. This class has a solid mix of hands on coding combined with academic learning and problem solving. 

Technology

The course requires you to use the internet to access course materials and internet based tools to learn from the course.
Therefore, your computer should have installed or be able to access the following tools via internet:

  • D2L Learning Management System for the class content.
  • Zoom (provided by PCC and built-in to the LMS)
  • PyCharm

Further information about your computer requirement can be found in the following link:

https://www.pcc.edu/online/students/preview/your-computer/

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online technical requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Prerequisite for online classes

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide. The start guide will help you decide if these classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be able to register for these classes.