California’s Community College Students Achieve More Success With zyBooks.
zyBooks is used at 39 community colleges in California, 16 California State Universities and 8 University of California campuses. 84,211 post-secondary students in California have used a zyBook in their introductory programming and computer science courses since 2014. Watch the video below to learn more:
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These Community Colleges, Cal State Universities and University of California institutions use zyBooks in their Introductory Programming Language and other Related Courses:
(Hover over each school to show what zyBooks they’re using!)
American River College
Programming In C
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Digital Design
Data Structures Essentials
Web Programming
Antelope Valley College
Programming In C
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Data Structures Essentials
Bakersfield College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
Butte College
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
Cabrillo College Programming In C ++
Chabot College Programming In C ++
Clovis Community College
Programming In C ++
AP Computer Science Principles
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
College of Marin
AP Computer Science Principles
Computing Technology for All
College of San Mateo
Introduction To MATLAB®
Web Programming
College of the Canyons Programming in Java
College of the Sequoias Introduction To MATLAB®
Contra Costa College Introduction To MATLAB®
Cosumnes River College
Programming In C ++
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
Crafton Hills College
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
Cuesta College Programming in Java
Cypress College
Programming In C ++
Computing Technology for All
Digital Design
De Anza College
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
Diablo Valley College
Programming In C
Programming In C ++
Computing Technology for All
Data Structures Essentials
East Los Angeles College Programming in Java
El Camino Community College District
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Web Programming
Golden West College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
Grossmont College
Programming in Java
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
Irvine Valley College Introduction To MATLAB®
Los Angeles Pierce College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Python 3
Computer Organization & Design (ARM)
Data Structures Essentials
Los Angeles Valley College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Python 3
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
Modesto Junior College
Programming in Python 3
Web Programming
Monterey Peninsula College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Web Programming
Mt. San Antonio College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Orange Coast College
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Digital Design
Discrete Math
Reedley College
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
Sacramento City College
Programming In C ++
Computing Technology for All
Discrete Math
Saddleback College Programming In C ++
San Diego City College
Digital Design
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
San Diego Mesa College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
San Diego Miramar College
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Programming in Java
Santa Barbara City College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Introduction To MATLAB®
Santa Rosa Junior College Introduction To MATLAB®
Sierra College
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Digital Design
Data Structures Essentials
Operating Systems
Web Programming
Southwestern College, California
Programming in Java
Data Structures Essentials
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Programming In C
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Programming in Java
Introduction To MATLAB®
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Operating Systems
Discrete Math
California State University-Chico
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
California State University-Dominguez Hills Programming in Java
California State University-Fresno
Programming In C ++
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
California State University-Fullerton
Programming In C ++
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
California State University-Long Beach
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Computing Technology for All
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Digital Design
California State University-Los Angeles
Programming In C
Web Programming
California State University-Northridge
Programming In C
Programming in Java
Computing Technology for All
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Computer Organization & Design (ARM)
Operating Systems
Discrete Math
California State University-Sacramento
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
California State University-San Bernardino Programming in Python 3
California State University-San Marcos
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Digital Design
Operating Systems
San Diego State University
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Data Structures Essentials
San Francisco State University
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Web Programming
San Jose State University
Programming In C
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Sonoma State University
Programming In C ++
Programming in Python 3
Data Structures Essentials
Operating Systems
University of California-Davis
Programming In C
Introduction To MATLAB®
Digital Design
Data Structures Essentials
Discrete Math
University of California-Irvine
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Digital Design
Data Structures Essentials
Operating Systems
Discrete Math
Linear Algebra
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
University of California-Los Angeles
Programming In C ++
Linear Algebra
University of California-Merced
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Introduction To MATLAB®
Computer Organization & Design (MIPS)
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
University of California-Riverside
Programming In C ++
Programming in Java
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Data Structures Essentials
Troubleshooting Basics – FREE
University of California-San Diego
Programming In C
Programming in Java
Digital Design
Data Structures Essentials
University of California-Santa Barbara Programming in Python 3
University of California-Santa Cruz
Programming in Python 3
Computing Technology for All
Introduction to Computer Systems and Assembly Programming
Digital Design
Discrete Math
Here’s what California students are saying about their zyBooks experience:
“I found zyBooks one of the best source[s] for online class. Very useful information about each topic easy to remember and read . I wish all my professors use[d a] zyBook.”
“zyBooks is an easy to navigate platform. This is my first time using it and I have nothing but positive thoughts on it.”
“It really showed me great examples and gave challenge questions that kept me on track. The labs were just the right amount of difficulty, and had me on my toes.”
“Zybooks is really helpful in aiding me understand what is going wrong when I’m coding. I get in-depth explanations as to how I can code in java as efficiently as possible. If I make a mistake I can identify it and correct much faster thanks to Zybooks.”
“Overall, I am very satisfied with zyBooks. The visuals help me understand the code better as it shows specifically what the compiler is looking for at each given moment. Explanations are well stated with sources most of the time in case you want to read more.”
“The mix of interactive practice problems with the relatively concise text makes zyBooks a pretty effective learning tool.”
Are you concerned we might have cherry-picked only the best testimonials? Check out all our student reviews here.
CS Students In California’s Community Colleges Succeed With zyBooks
Student feedback is vital to creating an effective learning experience. We survey all students at the end of every semester to gauge student satisfaction and to benchmark how we compare to other tools they use—so that we can keep improving. Below are the results for California’s students, including the results for all colleges vs just community colleges.
How students feel about
zyBooks vs. traditional textbooks
(All California Institutions)
Total: 780
Prefer zyBooks over traditional
Neutral
Prefer traditional textbook
How students feel about
zyBooks vs. traditional textbooks
(Only California Community Colleges)
Total: 202
Prefer zyBooks over traditional
Neutral
Prefer traditional textbook
zyBooks vs. previously
used digital learning systems
(All California Institutions)
Total: 780
zyBooks is favorite
Other favorite
No favorite or no prior use
zyBooks vs. previously
used digital learning systems
(Only California Community Colleges)
Total: 202
zyBooks is favorite
Other favorite
No favorite or no prior use