Great Insights in Computer Science

01:198:105

Fall 2007Spring 2007

Description

Fundamental concepts of computer science for non-science majors.  Influential ideas that have shaped the discipline.

Credits: 3*

Prerequisite: 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

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