INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE + SOCIETY

Catalog description

This course offers an introduction to the intersections between Computer Science and society through a survey of digital projects and techniques. Students will gain familiarity with the application of the tools of Computer Science and the frameworks of the Humanities and Social Sciences to relevant problems or scenarios. Emphasis is placed on identifying, procuring, and interpreting various types of sources and data. Topics will vary and may include textual analysis, spatial analysis, data visualization, web technologies, mobile technologies, 3D printing, and other forms of inquiry and applications relevant to themes drawn from the Humanities and Social Sciences. (4 credits) fall