CS160 Exploring Computer Science
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.)
Credits: 4
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | Faculty | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40638 | Online (scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4:50pm | From September 22 through December 10, 2026 | Benjamin M Schaeffer | Books for CRN 40638
Class details for CRN 40638 Fees: $12 | |
| 41847 | In-person | Cascade TEB 226 | Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 12:50pm | From September 22 through December 10, 2026 | Nicholas J Insalata | Books for CRN 41847
Class details for CRN 41847 Fees: $12 | |
| 40172 | In-person | Rock Creek BLDG7 227 | Monday and Wednesday from 10am to 12:50pm | From September 21 through December 9, 2026 | Dona M Hertel | Books for CRN 40172
Class details for CRN 40172 Fees: $12 | |
| 41085 | In-person | Sylvania TCB 310 | Monday and Wednesday from 2 to 4:50pm | From September 21 through December 9, 2026 | Mandy Mock | Books for CRN 41085
Class details for CRN 41085 Fees: $12 | |
| 41491 | Online (scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8:50pm | From September 21 through December 9, 2026 | Manjula Bhatia | Books for CRN 41491
Class details for CRN 41491 Fees: $12 | |
| 40251 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From September 21 through December 12, 2026 | Clarissa C Littler | Books for CRN 40251
Class details for CRN 40251 Fees: $12 | |
| 41372 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From September 21 through December 12, 2026 | Jeffrey M Abramson | Books for CRN 41372
Class details for CRN 41372 Fees: $12 | |
| 41038 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From September 21 through December 12, 2026 | Jeffrey M Abramson | Books for CRN 41038
Class details for CRN 41038 Fees: $12 | |
| 44564 | Online (no scheduled meetings) | Not applicable | Available 24/7 | From September 21 through December 12, 2026 | Walter T Morales | Books for CRN 44564
Class details for CRN 44564 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
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- In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
- Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
- Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
- In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
- In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
- Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.