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Utilizing the student's programming skills in Java to design fun and intelligent games. Exploring concepts of data structures, graphics, networking, and animation through the IDE Processing.
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Through improv games and structured activities, students will learn the basic tenants of improvisational theatre with a focus on comedic short-form style. These tenants will include character creation, miming, scene work, storytelling, movement, and general wit.
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3.00 Credits
The intent of this class is to develop an appreciation and enjoyment of word games. Through gameplay and discussion, we will collectively develop basic strategies for Boggle, Upwords, and Scrabble. Potential topics include anagramming, dictionaries, two-letter words, hook words, word placement, bluffing, and rule variants. We will compare and contrast each of the word games we play, with the hope of understanding what strategic elements constitute an optimal word game. A $10.00 lab fee will be charged to assist in the purchase of new word games.
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3.00 Credits
Want to know how dynamic websites like Facebook and Twitter are made? In this quick but comprehensive crash course, learn the tools of the trade - PHP, MySQL, AJAX, CSS, Django, Rails, etc. - for creating your own dynamic websites, and have fun along the way as we show you how to write powerful, useful apps quickly. Also, we show you how to make money on the web with selling online services, advertising and getting to the top of search engines. Moreover, we show you about security on web apps and how to break it, and what the next big things on the web would be. Basic programming skills (15-101 or similar) recommended. Course website: http://cmuwebworks.com.
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3.00 Credits
Through the frame provided by the show, The Middleman, we will expose and discuss many of the aspects of the set of genres collected under geek culture. From sci-fi to zombies to comic books, this class will provide a lighthearted approach to these topics.
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3.00 Credits
In this course students will learn the fundamentals of juggling, as well as the history and science behind it. The course will cover a wide range of props, including balls, clubs, diabolo and poi, as well as a variety of tricks.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to Dancesport. Students will learn the competitive latin dances, Cha-Cha, Samba, Rumba, Paso-doble and Jive. They will be taught at the beginner/intermediate level. In addition, there will be a few classes on standard dances which will be the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and the Quickstep. Students will get a chance to learn Salsa and go to a Salsa Club and obtain great partnering skills and hip movement.
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3.00 Credits
The world of sports is constantly changing, and there are many open debates on how different leagues should proceed in the next decade. In addition, more and more people are finding new accurate models and statistics that can predict how players play and what teams will win. In this course, students will debate over issues, such as cheating in sports, salary cap, and age requirements to become professional. In addition students will analyze games and provide persuasive reasons why they believe a particular team will win. Classes will be very interactive with sports debates and in-class activities. Finally, students will work in groups to create a new novel statistic that can be applied in today's sport world.
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3.00 Credits
Learn the basics of magic. How to perform various tricks, performance subtleties, and presentation manners.
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3.00 Credits
International Development is a complex and broad term that, in the simplest sense, aims at improving the quality of lives of humans. The development of the human race is no easy task and requires effort from all parts of the world. Supporters of international development are working towards finding solutions to problems such as digital divide, economic recessions, human right inequalities, and environment conservation. This course will introduce students to different global development areas and allow students to debate and formulate their ideas on what should be done to alleviate these issues. Students will work individually or in groups of two to pick an international development topic to research. Students will give final presentations on their topics to the rest of the class. This clas will be hands-on and discussion based.
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