INQ-241 | How to Think Like a Computer

Full Title: How to Think Like a Computer

Topic Description:

Why are computers better than humans at addition and multiplication while humans are better at voice and image recognition? Why do we need special “languages” rather than natural languages to communicate with computers? In this class, we will view computation from a computer’s perspective. This will give us a better understanding of why humans and computers think differently. This knowledge will equip you to be a better problem solver no matter the programming environment. It will also help you to think more logically and objectively. We will use elementary mathematical concepts and a turtle in the Python programming language to visually illustrate the concepts covered.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: November 2021