COSC 1301Introduction to Computing

Collin College · 3 credits · UGRD

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Overview of computer systems - hardware, operating systems, the Internet and application software including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, and databases. Current topics such as the effect of computers on society, and the history and use of computers in business, educational, and other interdisciplinary settings are also studied. This course is not intended to count toward a student's major field of study in business or computer science. Prerequisite: Meet TSI college-readiness standard for Reading and Writing; or equivalent. 3 credit hours. (A)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 3 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
00001Class #13391-COSC-1301-00001	Tuesday & Thursday8:30 AM - 9:45 AMAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	James Canavan
00001 notes: This section will be delivered on campus with required face-to-face class meetings, with some use of technology embedded through the Learning Management System (LMS). <b><span style="font-size:14px">This section requires an additional course fee.</b>

90002Class #342198-COSC-1301-90002	Time not publishedAug 24 – Dec 11	Room	Robert Benavides
90002 notes: This section will be delivered online with no required face-to-face sessions within the section and no on-campus activity requirements. Additional requirements may include test proctoring with student authentication, a desktop or laptop computer (not a mobile device), webcam, and/or microphone. Information and updates regarding online proctored exams can be found here: http://www.collin.edu/academics/ecollin/onlineproctoredexam.html. We recommend you check for updates prior to the start of your course. <b>This section requires an additional lab fee.</b>