Revision as of 22:37, 4 September 2017

ZVANYSSE RESPONSE

Before Reading the Denning Articles

1. I think computer science is the science of formulating efficient and logical algorithms in order to complete a defined task. On an extremely broad scope, I think computer science is simply the science of how computation works.
2. I think that other people may think of computer science as those hackers looking at computers with 0's and 1's filling the screen. I think others may have a very "media" like interpretation when they think of computer science.
3. When my younger relatives think of computer science, I think that the first thing that comes to their minds are video games. I think that a lot of my younger relatives mesh graphics and actual coding together.

Before Reading the Janovy Chapter

1. When I think of biology, I think of how organisms work. Really the study of anything that is living.
2. I don't really consider myself a biologist by my definition because I am not actively studying any living thing.

After Reading the Denning articles and Janovy Chapter

1. I think the purposes for these readings is for us to better understand what computer science and biology really is. I think that for this class to succeed, the very first thing that we should do is define our terms - especially when it comes to the very subject that we are studying.
2. I find the computational thinker as the most appealing "voice." Solving problems cuts across all subjects at any level. It does interest me to think about how to solve problems using very different approaches - a skill that is very important in the computer science field. I can use the skills learned in various classes and apply them to different subjects.
3. The principle of automation I believe very directly correlates with macroeconomic trends. Finding patterns with various correlations can be used to accurately forecast future economic events.
4. I found the concept that true biologists find interdependency with pretty much everything especially provocative and thought provoking. I found myself thinking of the "butterfly effect" and how one change to the biological tree can effect almost everything else either directly or indirectly. Furthermore, according to the article, biologists go a step further to analyze and make observations on the relationships found.
5. After reading the article, I see a biologist as someone who "makes some kind of original observation of nature and meld them into a synthesis of understanding." By this definition, I do not see myself as a biologist for one main reason. That being that I do not believe that I have made an original observation. I think that I have made observations that nobody has explicitly told me, however I do not believe that I was the first one to make that observation. For example: tree's leaves fall in Fall. I do believe that I have synthesized a fair amount of observations into understandings, however again, I have not made an original observation therefore my synthesis of observation is also not original.
   Zvanysse (talk) 14:02, 2 September 2017 (PDT)

Other Pages

Individual Journals

Mary Balducci

Week 2 Journal

Week 3 Journal

Week 4 Journal

Week 5 Journal

Week 6 Journal

Week 7 Journal

Week 8 Journal

Week 9 Journal

Week 10 Journal

Week 11 Journal

Week 12 Journal

No Assignment Week 13

Week 14 Journal

Week 15 Journal

Assignments

Week 1 Assignment

Week 2 Assignment

Week 3 Assignment

Week 4 Assignment

Week 5 Assignment

Week 6 Assignment

Week 7 Assignment

Week 8 Assignment

Week 9 Assignment

Week 10 Assignment

Week 11 Assignment

Week 12 Assignment

No Assignment Week 13

Week 14 Assignment

Week 15 Assignment

Shared Journals

Class Journal Week 1

Class Journal Week 2

Class Journal Week 3

Class Journal Week 4

Class Journal Week 5

Class Journal Week 6

Class Journal Week 7

Class Journal Week 8

Class Journal Week 9

Class Journal Week 10

Page DesiignerMbalducc (talk) 12:50, 4 September 2017 (PDT)

QLanners Week 1 | Qlanners (talk) 13:49, 4 September 2017 (PDT)

Blair Hamilton's Response

Before reading the Denning articles

1. When you hear the term computer science, what comes to mind?

• When I think about computer science the first thing I think about it coding. Coding something very cool, like an app or website, to which everyday people can use and benefit from.

1. When older relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• Friends and family probably believe computer science is a scary word for strange "nerds" who sit in dark rooms coding apps or hacking into secret data.

1. When younger relatives or friends hear the term computer science, what do you think comes to their minds?

• Younger relatives and friends probably believe computer science is the reason why their mom or dads iPhone is so fun, or they would only understand computer and science as individual concepts.

Before reading the Janovy chapter

1. When you hear the term biology, what comes to mind?

• When I think of Biology I think of life. Biology is the study of things that are living around us, in which there is a variation of complex components within each system.

1. Do you consider yourself a biologist? why or why not?

• No, I would consider myself a mathematician. Rather than focusing on living beings, I focus on numbers and ways to utilize those numbers to benefit others around me.

After reading the Denning articles and the Janovy chapter

1. What was the purpose of these readings?

• These readings allowed for a deeper understanding of computer science and biology. Computer Science is made up of different fields, ideas and parts, such as math, users and engineers. While biology explains the importance of understanding the world around us.

1. Which of the voices in the Voices of Computing article seem to appeal to you the most?

• Being a math major, I would say the mathematics voice appealed to me the most. One of the best things about math is its ability to be applied to anything and everything and make a huge impact. For example, in hospitals math is constantly used to decide correct doses, or for businesses what equation is the fastest way to find their return on investment. Mr. Denning describes math perfectly when he says "I love mathematics. I know mathematics sounds pretty abstract to a lot of people. It’s not for everyone." This is the epitome of being a math major and having to explain why you chose to dedicate your life to numbers and proofs. Although choosing a subject "not for everyone" the ability to be fluent in a universal language is unparalleled to any other academia.

1. Apply one of the seven principles from the Computing is a Natural Science article to something as "non-computer-science"-y as possible, either from other subjects or your daily life.

• The Search or Automation principle can be applied to the idea of Sorority recruitment. As a potential new member, someone can be provided with lots of information such as sorority life, philanthropies, sisterhood and numbers like dues or national chapters. Being able to take in this information and condense it into an organized list of pros and cons, likes and dislikes with any sorority allow a new member to find a pattern that align best with their values and/or goals.

1. What did you find most interesting or provocative about the Janovy reading?

• Janovy discusses the idea that social climate is an important factor no matter the time period, including during Darwin's time. The idea that not only are biologists worried about learning and discovering new beings, diseases, cures, etc. but also need to account for outside forces, such as politics or religion. Janovy describes how although biology is described as a neutral field of study, outside forces always affect the outcome. For example, although medicine is quite advanced it's ability to adjust and/or predict modern medical calamities is insufficient and therefore requires social climate to allow it to progress.

1. What does it mean to be a biologist? Do you consider yourself a biologist? Why or why not?

• To be a biologist means to have a drive to learn about the world around us. Studying living beings causes a spark and fascination to learn more and understand how that being functions and survives. By this definition, I would say I am not a biologist as my drive to learn about living things does not steam from intellectual curiosity. Rather, my drive is directed towards preconceived ideas and processes, and figuring out how to apply those to everyday life.
  
  Bhamilton18 (talk) 14:58, 4 September 2017 (PDT)