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CS133U C Programming

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  • CRN: 20330
  • Credits: 4
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Kim R Janik

Class materials

Textbooks

Find out which textbooks are required for this class.

Details about this class

CS133U is a beginning programming class. It is an introduction to writing computer programs in the C Language.

The online book is required for the course and is a reasonable cost.  Directions for acquiring textbook:

1. Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com
2. Enter zyBook code: PCCCS133USpring24
3. Subscribe

Additional information about the textbook:

  • It is better to buy from the zybooks web site than the PCC bookstore, unless you have financial aid.
  • You can get a discount if you have taken previous courses.
  • If you have withdrawn from this course previously, the book is free.
  • A temporary subscription is available for 1 month.
    • Note:  If you have a 1-year subscription then it cannot use that for these books.
  • Contact support@zybooks.com for any issues. Their response time is very good.

Technology

A computer capable of running Zoom is required for this class. The computer should have a camera and microphone in order to get the most benefit.

A "second best" alternative is a webcam.

Zoom on a smartphone may work as a "third best" alternative.

A computer will also be needed for programming however many different software versions are available as options.

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 & Remote Teaching 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.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

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

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.