| Course Title: Topics: 'Embodied Algorithms Design Studio' |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: Computer scientists often study algorithms at a high level of abstraction to enable mathematical tools; activities that make this more concrete can deepen learning. This project-based course challenges students to make the theory tangible through the design and fabrication of physical artifacts. Situated in the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab, students will be taught core "maker" techniques through hands-on lab activities while simultaneously being exposed to algorithms from computational geometry and beyond. Sample projects include: "triangulations" for 3D-printed jewelry; "hexaflexagons" for skirts with hidden fabric panels; "tilings" for laser cutting unconventional wooden puzzles. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , TP - Topics Course |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Audrey Lee St. John | 413-538-2509 | astjohn@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Tuesday and Thursday | 01:45PM - 03:00PM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: COMSC-205 and MATH-232. | Take previously | Required |
| Coreq: COMSC-341EAL | Take concurrently | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Course Tags | ||
| MAKER0001 | MAKER: Courses in the Fimbel Maker & Innov. Lab | This course is taught in the Fimbel Maker and Innovation Lab. |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Open | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 9 | Available: 9 | Waitlist: 0 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |