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Computer Science Essentials (4AB)
Computer Science Essentials introduces computer systems and their expanding role in our world, in your futures. CSE investigates the impact computers have had, are having and will have on society. Computers are not just for mathematicians, scientists and engineers. They are part of almost all jobs and professions. Computers are vital tools for solving problems in medicine or banking or entertainment or pollution control. CSE introduces students to underlying technologies, to logical thinking, to problem analysis and problem solving. CSE opens doors. I encourage you to enter!!!
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Computer Science covers a wide range of topics and ideas. Computers are tools that we can use to solve problems. These problems may be in almost every aspects of our lives.
Ability to solve problems is the number one skill employers and investors are seeking (see https://lafollette.wisc.edu/images/NACE_top_10_and_competencies_2020.pdf Links to an external site. ). We will spend our time together not just studying computers or computer programming, but at problem solving. We will strive to solve problems and seek to appreciate how computers help in problem solving. Perhaps you will create new uses for computers and you will use them to solve some of our problems. Let the journey begin!
NOTE: This is an introduction to computer science. We will cover a variety of topics. There are no Computer Science prerequisites. You should be comfortable with math at the middle-school level. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns. Optional review sessions on basic Algebra, Geometry and Statistics will be available. We will investigate computers, their social impact, careers and our plans for the future. You are expected to participate in group discussions, you will have some (short) writing assignments. Discussions & essays topics can be influenced by class interests and research or assignments you may be doing in other courses. Please contact me if you having questions regarding writing multi-paragraph essays.
SUGGESTION: You are all able to do well in Computer Science Essentials. However, CSE is NOT something you can cram for. Please keep up with the material. If you have questions, ask!!! Ask me. Ask a classmate! Ask Student Services. Don't fall behind in CSE or in any of your courses.
First Assignment: WHAT?!?!?! ---- Introduce yourself!
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MODULE 0000: CSE Introductions & Overview
MODULE 0001: PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS
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