CS160 Exploring Computer Science

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Explores the field of computer science. Provides an overview of computer architecture, software development engineering, data organization, problem-solving strategies, ethics, and theory of computation. Explores career options and develops rudimentary software development skills. Recommended: Computer Literacy (such as completion of CIS 120). Prerequisites: (WR 115 and RD 115) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available. (See course content and outcomes.)

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Credits: 4

List of classes for CS160 Exploring Computer Science
CRNClass typeLocationDays & timeDatesSeats availableFacultyMore info
40696Online (scheduled meetings)Not applicable
Tuesday and Thursday
from 2 to 4:50pm

From September 23 through December 11, 2025
Benjamin M SchaefferBooks for CRN 40696 $0
Class details for CRN 40696
Fees: $12
41708Online (scheduled meetings)Not applicable
Monday and Wednesday
from 6 to 8:50pm

From September 22 through December 10, 2025
Manjula BhatiaBooks for CRN 41708 $0
Class details for CRN 41708
Fees: $12
40275Online (no scheduled meetings)Not applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025
Clarissa C LittlerBooks for CRN 40275 $0
Class details for CRN 40275
Fees: $12
41548Online (no scheduled meetings)Not applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025
Jeffrey M AbramsonBooks for CRN 41548 $0
Class details for CRN 41548
Fees: $12
41160Online (no scheduled meetings)Not applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025
Jeffrey M AbramsonBooks for CRN 41160 $0
Class details for CRN 41160
Fees: $12
45813Online (no scheduled meetings)Not applicableAvailable 24/7
From September 22 through December 13, 2025
STAFFBooks for CRN 45813 $0
Class details for CRN 45813
Fees: $12

This page includes online classes only, more sections may exist for this class.

Class schedule definitions

Cost:
cost is based on the number of credits – see tuition and fees
Books:
$0 or <$40 means low cost books (doesn't include other supplies like calculators)
Register:
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Class types:
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  • In-Person: Instructional time will happen in-person. Class meetings take place at specific times and locations.
  • Online (no scheduled meetings): Instruction will take place through regular online activities and assignments with scheduled due dates. Classes do not have meeting times.
  • Online (scheduled meetings): Instructional time will happen online. Class meetings will take place at scheduled days/times online.
  • In-person & Online (scheduled meetings): Class meetings take place at a specific time & day, with some meetings in-person and some online, usually in Zoom.
  • In-person & Online (no scheduled meetings): Class meetings are in-person and have additional online activities.
  • Online (scheduled meetings) & Online (no scheduled meetings): classes meet remotely with additional online activities required.