CSE 142: Computer Programming I, Spring 2022
Instructor: Stuart Reges (reges@cs.washington.edu), CSE2 305: Tue 12:30-2:30
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Thursdays from 5-6, BAG 131
Each week we will offer a different opportunity to explore extra topics in computer science. You will accumulate one "exploration point" for each week that you attend the lecture. At the end of the quarter, your total exploration points will be divided by 3 and will be added to your homework points. There will be approximately 150 homework points total, so this isn't adding a lot to your potential score. As an example, if you were to participate in 3 exploration sessions, you would have 1 point added to your homework points, which is like getting one more point on a weekly programming assignment. The idea is to give people a small reward, but not something that is so large that people feel obligated to participate in these optional sessions. You can get fractions of a point (e.g., getting two-thirds of a point for attending 2 sessions).
Please come prepared to listen to and ask questions of the guest speaker. We have a strict no-laptop policy in these sessions. If you are using a laptop, you will be asked to put it away or leave.
Week 3: Tips to Succeed in CS & Related Pathways
TA Panelists: Jin Terada-White, Aerin Malana, Sarah Khan, Lisi Case- Hear from current TAs about what prompted them to join their majors and what extracurriculars they've engaged with during their time at UW.
Week 4: History of Computing
Guest Speaker: Omar Ibrahim- Computer Science is a relatively newer field, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't have its own history, or that its history isn't an important aspect of understanding the field of computer science today. Come explore where Computer Science got its start and an overview of how we got to where we are today.
Week 5: New Grad Industry Panel
New Grad Panelists: Eric Koegler, Ken Aragon, Chelsea Le, Libby Knell- If you're wondering what it's like to work in the tech industry, this exploration session is for you! Hear from new grads (and some previous 14x TAs!) about their paths to the tech industry, what their everyday jobs are like, and the cool projects they're working on.
Week 6: Computer Ethics
Guest Speaker: Jared Moore- Be it social-media platforms, robots, or big data systems, the code we as programmers write—the decisions we make—influences the world in which it operates. Computer ethics is a spearheading field in the academia that addresses the ethical issues and inherent constraints from the applications for computer science, and how they could be mitigated or prevented.
Week 7: Kim & Kasey's Career Talk!
Guest Speakers: Kim Nguyen and Kasey Champion- Come on a journey with Kasey Champion and Kim Nguyen as they guide you through their top tips for not losing your gd mind trying to pursue a career in tech while attending the UW.
Week 8: Artificial Intelligence
- We are still planning this session. We will post more information soon!
Week 9: Intellectual Property
- We are still planning this session. We will post more information soon!