Class information
CS160 Exploring Computer Science
- CRN: 12015
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Cascade TEB 226, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 10am to 12:50pm
From January 6 through March 19, 2026, Mandy Mock
- Cascade TEB 226, TuThTuesday and Thursday, from 10am to 12:50pm
Class materials
Textbooks
No textbooks required
Details about this class
Hi, my name is Mandy. My expertise is in computer engineering and systems. I worked at Intel for 28 years, building software and the PCs that use software. I'd love to introduce you to the world of computing!
This is a hybrid class. Class will be in person on Tuesdays 10-12:50pm and online Thursdays 10-12:50pm. There will also be virtual office hours by appointment.
The course consists of assignments, labs (problem sets) discussions, a midterm, a final exam. This class has a solid mix of hands on coding combined with academic learning and problem solving.
Technology
The course requires you to use the internet to access course materials and internet based tools to learn from the course.
Therefore, your computer should have installed or be able to access the following tools via internet:
- D2L Learning Management System for the class content.
- Zoom (provided by PCC and built-in to the LMS)
- PyCharm
Further information about your computer requirement can be found in the following link:
https://www.pcc.edu/online/students/preview/your-computer/
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.