Class information
CS160 Exploring Computer Science
- CRN: 20545
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From March 31 through June 14, 2025, Jeffrey M Abramson
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
Hi, my name is Jeff Abramson, I have been teaching CompSci classes at PCC for over 16 years. I am a part time instructor who works in the industry, so you get that perspective from me - I like to share real life examples, pitfalls, where the learning really is important, etc. I have a long and wide experience with hardware and software development. One other note: I live in Seattle, so all of our course interaction is virtual, but you will find my response time/frequency to be very good, I get that feedback all the time. So hope to see you in the class!
This class is 100% Distance Learning. There will be sessions scheduled from time to time with the hope that most students can make it.
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
You will be coding python in this class. Most computers should work for this, ideally a Windows based system. In addition, you will use the browser to view, upload, download, etc., from the class. You will interact with me and other students through zoom, so best situation here is a computer with a microphone and camera. Zoom from smartphone may be OK in some cases but much harder when sharing screens, etc.
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
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