Wentworth Institute Of Technology

CSAS1000 - 01 - Introduction To Computer Science + Society

Full

Credits

4.0

Term

Sep 2 - Dec 11

Open Seats

0 of 25

Schedule

Tue, Thu 10:00 – 11:45am

Course Type

Lecture

Location

In Person

Section

01

Faculty

Ella Howard

Prerequisites

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.