Class information
CS161A Programming I
- CRN: 24369
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Remote, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 6 to 8:50pm
From April 2 through June 13, 2024, Jeffrey M Abramson
- Remote, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 6 to 8:50pm
Details about this class
Note that this class is 100% online. I am a remote instructor, so office hours and interactive sessions will be held on the D2L platform using zoom. I will provide my cell number upon request.
Technology
This is a web-based course conducted through using through D2L, which is learning management system, and Zoom. Students must have access to either a desktop or laptop personal computer. You will need to use a C++ compiler; this can be done on your personal computer or through any standard web browser using Replit or onlinegdb.
This course uses an online textbook from zyBooks.com which is not free. There is no hardcopy textbook, but you can make printouts for yourself. The text can be accessed using any standard web browser. It is better to buy from the zybooks website than the PCC bookstore (the pricing is better and you can extend the subscription if you wish when the term ends) unless you have financial aid. You can get a temp subscription for 1 month. If you have a 1-year subscription that cannot use that for these books - email support@zybooks.com for any issues. The response time is very good.
2. Enter zyBook code: PCCCS161AWinter24
3. Subscribe
The vast majority of computer science and engineering courses have expensive textbooks. The previous version of this course required a >$100 paper textbook; the new one costs less and has interactive exercises which give you feedback.
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.