Class information
CS162 Computer Science II
- CRN: 10194
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Rock Creek BLDG7 227, MWMonday and Wednesday, from 10am to 12:50pm
From January 5 through March 18, 2026, Shawli Sengupta
- Rock Creek BLDG7 227, MWMonday and Wednesday, from 10am to 12:50pm
Details about this class
This is an in-person class. Attending lecture regularly will be essential to succeeding in this course.
Students are expected to be proficient with linux development tools, namely vim, g++ and gdb.
Technology
The PCC Linux server is the only C++ development environment permitted in CS 162 for assessments. Students must be proficient in using the Linux command line, a Linux command-line based editor (vim or vi), and standard Linux tools and utilities.
Students will need to use a secure shell client (SSH client) to access the PCC Linux environment. Windows users can use free software such as PuTTY or Bitvise, while Mac and Linux desktop users can use the terminal and SSH software bundled with their systems.
This course uses an online textbook from zyBooks.com - there is no hardcopy textbook. The text can be accessed using any standard web browser. The Zybook for the course can be accessed by purchasing from original site of Zybook using following steps:
- Sign in or create an account at learn.zybooks.com
- Enter zyBook code (Code will be provided before start of term)
- 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.
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.