Algorithmic World
Understanding Our Algorithmic World In this course through lectures, labs, and discussions, we will examine the nature of computers and their role in our lives. We will use the lens of multimedia programming to learn basic computer programming and how computers represent and manipulate many common forms of data, such as text and images. We will also talk about the history of computers and learn how they interoperate to create the world we know today, and we will examine the societal impacts of technology on our lives, including implications for privacy, access to resources, and the increasing role of algorithms in shaping our world.
Understanding Our Algorithmic World with Professor Mathew is a fantastic course! Through lectures, labs, and discussions, we dive into how computers work and their role in our lives. We learn basic programming through multimedia projects, which makes it fun and practical, especially when working with data like text and images. Professor Mathew does a great job explaining the history of computers and their impact on today’s world. We also look at big issues like privacy and technology’s role in society. This course really makes you think about how technology shapes our world.
Understanding Our Algorithmic World with Professor Mathew is a fantastic course! Through lectures, labs, and discussions, we dive into how computers work and their role in our lives. We learn basic programming through multimedia projects, which makes it fun and practical, especially when working with data like text and images. Profes …Read more
Overall it is a great intro to CS course with Snap! a relatively easy programming website in which people program with blocks instead of codes. Each week there is a session of discussion regarding some technological issues around the world with several readings assigned before class.
I like this course a lot. Sometimes I find the assignments really confusing. I don't find class time SUPER effective. But I enjoy the projects a lot and the discussions very interesting. I also like the ungrading.