Class information
CS161B Programming II
- CRN: 42702
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025, Shawli Sengupta
- Online (no scheduled meetings), Available 24/7
Details about this class
This course is online, no scheduled meeting attendance is required. Recorded lectures will be available each week.
The course consists of: Assignments, Discussions, Midterm exam, Final exam & Final project.
Technology
1) Students must have access to a personal computer and a C++ compiler. You can use any browser coding environment like onlinegdb, or an IDE of your preference for most of your assignments. But, you will be working on the PCC Linux server for the second half of the term. Please read Chapter 1: Getting Started with Linux in the PCC Linux and Vim manual.
2)This course uses an online textbook from zyBooks.com - there is no hardcopy textbook.
1. Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com
2. Enter zyBook code: Will be updated before the term.
3. Subscribe
[Note: It is better to buy from the zybooks web site than the PCC bookstore unless you have financial aid. If you have any other subscription concern or question email support@zybooks.com for any issues. The response time is very good.]
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.