More than ever, technology is shaping, and being shaped by, public policy. This has an enormous impact, particularly for marginalized communities. The artificial intelligence and computer algorithms increasingly driving government and industry decisions—from the allocation of social services to hiring—are reflecting and reinforcing social biases towards women, people of color, … [Read more...] about Justice and Equity in Technology Policy
Algorithms
VLSI CAD Part II: Layout
You should complete the VLSI CAD Part I: Logic course before beginning this course. A modern VLSI chip is a remarkably complex beast: billions of transistors, millions of logic gates deployed for computation and control, big blocks of memory, embedded blocks of pre-designed functions designed by third parties (called “intellectual property†or IP blocks). How do people … [Read more...] about VLSI CAD Part II: Layout
Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines
This course introduces the broader discipline of computer science to people having basic familiarity with Java programming. It covers the second half of our book Computer Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach (the first half is covered in our Coursera course Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose, to be released in the fall of 2018). Our intent is to demystify … [Read more...] about Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines
Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)
What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and … [Read more...] about Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)
Operations Research (1): Models and Applications
Operations Research (OR) is a field in which people use mathematical and engineering methods to study optimization problems in Business and Management, Economics, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, etc. This course introduces frameworks and ideas about various types of optimization problems in the business world. In particular, we focus on how to … [Read more...] about Operations Research (1): Models and Applications
