CS 102 - computing in Context

Institution:

Skidmore College

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Description:

A set of courses exploring interesting applications of computing in a variety of disciplines. These courses are primarily intended for students who wish to satisfy the QR requirement and enhance their abilities to apply computing to the solution of quantitative problems. Courses including the following are offered periodically depending on faculty availability. (Fulfills QR2 requirement.) A. Electronic Spreadsheets in the Sciences. In this course, students use electronic spreadsheets to build quantitative models of natural systems studied in biology, chemistry, and physics. This course helps students understand quantitative description of natural phenomena, develop ability to use computational methods for describing those phenomena, enhance their understanding of experimental design, and become aware of the limitations in modeling of natural systems.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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