Students gain an understanding of computational thinking and problem-solving using Python, with a focus on real-world applications across various disciplines.
The Rice University Computational Thinking Summer Institute, offered as COMP 140, is an introductory course designed to equip high school students with essential computational problem-solving skills. Students learn to structure algorithms and write logic-based code using Python to solve and visualize problems within various engineering disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes coding literacy, progressing from basic syntax to data manipulation and modeling applications for complex engineering systems. The program aims to provide an overview of computer science and teach students how to approach problem-solving using computational methods. While programming in Python is a core component, the course focuses on broader computational thinking concepts that transcend any specific programming language. Students will gain an understanding of how to think about and structure problems to leverage computers for effective solutions.
A typical day involves lectures and a laboratory component where students work in small groups on computational projects led by a Rice Learning Assistant.
This program is ideal for high school students interested in using computation to enhance their problem-solving abilities, with no prior programming experience required.
Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
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