Description
Fundamental concepts of computer science for non-science majors. Influential ideas that have shaped the discipline.
Credits: 3*
01:640:026 or 01:640:027. This course may not be used for major credit.
Please note that courses for which a student has received a grade of D cannot be used to satisfy prerequisite requirements.
Semesters Offered:Spring and fall
Topics: Boolean algebra,
binary numbers,
computation and algorithms,
secret codes,
robotics and machine learning
Expected Work: Lectures, in class clicker quizes, hands-on demonstrations, written homework, short online activities, written midterm and final
Exams: Midterm and final
* - Cannot be taken for credit toward the Computer Science Degree
