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CIS87 - Introduction to Programming Using Python

C-ID: ITIS130

Course Description

This course provides an introduction to programming and business applications using Python. The course focuses on developing the fundamental concepts and models of application development including the basic concepts of program design, debugging, data structures, structured and object-oriented programming, problem solving, programming logic, and fundamental design techniques. C-ID: ITIS 130

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.

Location

Online

Units

3.0 semester units

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Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 26 to May 22
section: 0943
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 7 available seats - (about 24 hours ago)
Section notes:
5.6 WEEKLY HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 26th, to begin the course.
Already Started
Jan 26 to May 22
section: 0979
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 6 available seats - (about 24 hours ago)
Section notes:
5.6 WEEKLY HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before January 26th, to begin the course.
Already Started

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 9 to Jul 31
section: 0137
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 17 available seats - (7 months ago)
Section notes:
90 TOTAL HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before June 9th, to begin the course.
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Sep 2 to Dec 19
section: 1028
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 15 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
5.6 WEEKLY HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before September 2nd, to begin the course.
Already Started
Sep 2 to Dec 19
section: 1072
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 16 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
5.6 WEEKLY HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before September 2nd, to begin the course.
Already Started
Sep 2 to Dec 19
section: 1070
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Jacobs, Patrick D.
Live Seat Count: 14 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
5.6 WEEKLY HOURS Note: Students must access this fully online class at www.collegeofthedesert.edu/ on or before September 2nd, to begin the course.
Already Started