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Things Computers Can’t Do Freshman Seminar INT94JC , Winter 2006

Explore the limitations of computers in a small group setting led by Prof. Wim van Dam. Engage in original discussions and readings from "Computers Ltd." to deepen your understanding. Active participation is essential for a passing grade.

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Things Computers Can’t Do Freshman Seminar INT94JC , Winter 2006

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  1. Things Computers Can’t DoFreshman Seminar INT94JC , Winter 2006 Wim van Dam Room 5109, Engr. I vandam@cs.ucsb.edu http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/~vandam/

  2. Formalities • Latest news and additional information always found at www.cs.ucsb.edu/~vandam/teaching/W06_SEMINAR/ • Required book: Computers Ltd.: What They Really Can't Do,by David Harel, OUP (2000) • One unit, Pass/Fail.To get a “Pass” you will have to participate actively in the seminar.

  3. Seminar Newsgroup • There is a Google group where everybody can read and post messages about the seminar: • http://groups.google.com/group/thingscomputerscantdo/ • If you do not sign your emails, I will probably not reply. • If you email me a general question, I probably will cc my reply to the discussion group.

  4. From answers.com • sem·i·nar (sĕm'ə-när') n. • A small group of advanced students in a college or graduate school engaged in original research or intensive study under the guidance of a professor who meets regularly with them to discuss their reports and findings. • A course of study so pursued. • A scheduled meeting of such a group. • A meeting for an exchange of ideas; a conference. • [German, from Latin sēminārium, seed plot. See seminary.]

  5. Introduction…

  6. How it Works • You have to attend the seminars and participate to get a “Pass” grade. • As preparation for the seminar you will be asked to read a chapter from “Computers Ltd.” beforehand. • To show that you indeed read the text and to get food for our discussion you will have to email me no later than Monday “something inspired” about the material.

  7. Huh? • Possibilities: • A provocative thought • A follow up question • A haiku • A cartoon “Something inspired?” • Criteria: • It should show that you read the material and that you seriously tried to understand it. • It should be interesting, no dull summaries please. I want to use them in my slides. • They do not have to be long or complicated.

  8. Tentative Schedule • Here, in Phelps 1401, from 3:30 to 5:30pm (max.) • Wednesday Feb 8: today • Wednesday Feb 15: What’s it all about? • Wednesday Feb 22: Sometimes we can’t do it • Wednesday Mar 1: Sometimes we can’t afford to do it. • Wednesday Mar 8: … • Wednesday Mar 15: … “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” Niels Bohr

  9. Staying Up-To-Date Frequently check the web site of the course at:www.cs.ucsb.edu/~vandam/teaching/W06_SEMINAR/ In case of exceptional situations: email me as soon as possible. Give me a working email address…

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