Computer Science

[larry7crys]

Does anyone know which college offers any Computer Science course like C programming, V BASIC, BASIC, C++ Programming, etc via distance learning? This is one of my final classes to take before I can graduate! Thanks!

[BMWGuinness]

Which College are you enrolled?

Do you need Upper Level Computer Science or Lower Level Computer Science?

Do you need Computer Science to fulfill an option? (IT Required Course)

Penn Foster has several courses that fulfill Computer Science requirements for both Excelsior and TESC, however, you will need to check which course you need fulfilled first.

TESC accepts 2xx level courses as UL, Excelsior does not. Please keep this in mind when looking at Penn Foster Courses.

If you are attending Excelsior, and need an Upper Level Computer Science course, I would suggest checking with Excelsior about Athabasca University, as they have RA Self-Paced UL courses available.

There are several threads in the EC, TESC, COSC forum and this forum that examine Penn Foster Computer Courses in detail.

[larry7crys]

I'm enrolled in TESC and only need LL credit. Haven't checked the Penn Foster site, but I will.

[WendyR]

I just looked at the course catalog and it shows that at TESC they offer C programming and C++ programming as online classes.

[BMWGuinness]

Definitely check with TESC on which Penn Foster Courses would fulfill your requirement.

Penn Foster is one of the most feasible ways to attain college credit.

If you're looking for something with relative ease, I would suggest you ask about the courses that start with "Introduction to" and see if they fit your requirements.

As an example:

Introduction to Computers

ACE Transcript Data: ICS-0156

Organization: Penn Foster College

Location: Self-study.

Length: Correspondence program.

Dates: March 1999 – Present

Description: DESC WHAT COMPUTERS DO & HOW THEY WORK;EXPL HRDWRE COMPONENTS & THEIR FUNCTIONS;ID MAIN CATEGORIES OF SFTWRE;DESC PRINCIPLES OF TELECOMMUNICATION;DISC INTERNET & WWW; DESC HOW PRODUCTIVITY SFTWRE

Objective: To provide the student with knowledge of computer basics and a framework for effectively using this knowledge in the workplace.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe what computers do and how they work; explain the hardware components and their functions; identify the principal categories of software; describe the principles of telecommunication; discuss the Internet and the World Wide Web; describe how productivity software has transformed the workplace; define the principal types of computer systems and the roles they play in organizations; identify the tools used by computer professionals to design and code programs; discuss the considerations taken into account when purchasing a microcomputer for home use; effectively use MS Office 97 software and demonstrate proficiency by creating a resume, spreadsheet, and slide presentation; and assess the impact of computers on everyday life.

Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are the central processing unit and memory; secondary storage; input and output; fundamentals of software use; systems software; telecommunications; introduction to the Internet and World Wide Web; developing web pages; database management; developing organizational systems; applications software development; and social issues involving computers. Methods of instruction include self-study, texts, study guides, software, graded software projects, and a final proctored examination.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management Information Systems or Computer Information Systems (12/00).

[BMWGuinness]

Found another option for you

Distance Education at UNC: Self-paced Courses: Computer Science

[larry7crys]

I just looked at the course catalog and it shows that at TESC they offer C programming and C++ programming as online classes.

I can't really do online classes since I'm in the Navy and going to be underway very soon. I've sent TESC an e-mail and waiting for their response. I looked at the Penn Foster course but didn't get a price. I'm pretty sure that Navy TA would cover the bill, so no worries there. Thanks!