Information-processingtheories of modeling and design; topics include design decision making, problem solving and learning, and knowledge-based modeling and design. But really this course is about Computational Creativity with a focus on modeling/discovery & design/invention.
We will use “flip teaching” in our class (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flip_teaching). In a typical class, the course instructor lectures in the classroom, while students do homework, exercises, and projects outside the classroom. In our class, the instructor will assign papers for readings outside the classroom, while class time will be used for quizzes, videos, presentations, discussions, exercises.
Most classes will start with a short video, then a short quiz on the readings of the day, followed by a brief presentation by a student, followed by discussions and exercises. Please note again: most classes will have an early quiz on the readings of the day. So please come prepared and please come on time.