• Welcome to CSE-B!
• In this course we'll be working with game engines, physics, character controllers and procedural programming.
• We'll also be exploring topics like artificial intelligence, machine learning and cellular automata.
• Different units will give you the option to work in groups as well as individually.
• The course completes with a final project that can follow an area of your own interest.

• Computer science is a massive field. It affects nearly every aspect of our society.
• One of the aims of this course is to help you discover topics in computer science that interest you.
• To get started, check out this video with a broad overview of computer science:

• What does the future of computer science look like?
  Honestly, no one knows for sure.
• But, as a student in 2020, you'll have the opportunity to see some amazing changes in technology.
• The Verge has a great series that explores some questions about the future of computers.
• Pick a couple topics that interest you (each video is only 2-3 minutes):
• How do you think we'll interact with computers in the future?
• Can we build a virtual world?
• How will drones change the skies?
• What is the future of communication?
• Will cars ever drive themselves?
• Can we build a conscious computer?
• Can we colonize mars?

• Computer Science involves a lot of new concepts and terminology.
• A key to your success in this course will be to keep track of these new terms.
• To help you keep track, please do the following:
• Create a new slideshow in Google Slides called Computer Science Concepts.
• Pick a theme for your slideshow.
• Add the first slide with a title and your name.
• Check out the map of computer science from the intro video: (click for a larger view)
  
  
  
• Pick three topics of interest, and add one slide for each topic.
• For each slide, add:
• A short definition, in your own words.
• An image to illustrate this concept.
• At least one link to a website or video that helps explain this concept.
• But, you won't find the definitions here in this unit:
• You'll need to do some searching to find a definition that makes sense to you.
• Wikipedia can be a good start, but it can also be pretty dry.
• Be sure to look at videos and blog posts as you hunt for information.
• Make sure you cite your sources.
• We'll be adding concepts to your slideshow throughout this course. You are also welcome to add your own slides to keep track of new terms and ideas.
• Once you have are finished, submit the link to your slideshow as evidence of learning in this unit.