Class information
CS160 Exploring Computer Science
- CRN: 21275
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Sylvania TCB 310, MWMonday and Wednesday, from 6 to 8:50pm
From March 31 through June 11, 2025, Dona M Hertel
- Sylvania TCB 310, MWMonday and Wednesday, from 6 to 8:50pm
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
This is an in-person class that can be taken as a fully online course. However, students should make sure to read announcements and watch the lecture video to keep up with any changes in the course.
The in-person sessions meet at Sylvania campus, TCB building, Room 310 on Mondays/Wednesdays from 6 PM to 8:50 PM. The Monday session is strictly a lecture session. The lecture portion will also be on Zoom and students can attend via a Zoom session. This zoom session will be recorded. The Wednesday session is an open lab where students can get help on homework. There is no attendance requirement for this course so both the in-person lecture/lab and the zoom sessions are optional.
Office hours are by private zoom session. There will be a Calendly link to sign up for a date and time to meet.
There is no textbook for this class.
Technology
Computers are available in the Class.
Personal computer can be used in class, with internet access. The following software should be installed or accessible via internet:
D2L Learning Management System (LMS) for the Course.
Zoom (is provided by PCC and is built into the LMS as well).
Word processing software, such as Microsoft word, Google docs or equivalent software (google apps integrates seamlessly with PCC email and is directly connect in D2L).
Replit or IDLE for python programming environment.
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.
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.