CS182 Assignments

Assignments

Information related to assignments in CS182 can be found here. Each download should include everything you need to start working on the assignment. The technical assignments include code bundles that come in zipped format which can be opened on both the Mac and the PC.

Due Date Name Starter Files Additional Files/Notes

January 27,
11:59pm
(Pacific Time) Assignment #1:
Algorithmic Decision-Making AlgorithmicDecisionMaking.zip Assignment #1 handout:
Algorithmic Decision-Making

February 12,
11:59pm
(Pacific Time) Assignment #2:
Philosophy Paper Assignment Here are some additional resources that might be helpful for writing the philosophy essay:

Writing Guidelines for Philosophy Paper

CS182W students (only) should make sure to sign-up for a meeting with the Technical Communication Program (TCP) as part of your WIM requirement. Please sign-up for your Feedback Session with the Technical Communication Program at this link.

Slides from TA session on Writing a Philosophy Paper are available here.

Samples of philosophy papers are available below to give you a better sense of expectations for the paper.
    CS182 Sample Paper A
    CS182 Sample Paper B
    CS182 Sample Paper C
    CS182 Sample Paper D

    Cover note explaining strengths and weaknesses of the sample papers above.

Assignment #2 handout:
Philosophy Paper Assignment

February 26,
11:59pm
(Pacific Time) Assignment #3:
Social Network Simulation SocialNetworkSimulation.zip Assignment #3 handout:
Social Network Simulation

March 12,
11:59pm
(Pacific Time) Assignment #4:
AI Policy Memo Here are some additional resources that might be helpful for writing the policy memo:

Policy Memo Overview Slides

Best Practices for Writing Policy Memos

The Craft of Memo Writing

Assignment #4 handout:
AI Policy Memo

March 17,
11:59pm
(Pacific Time)
Note: Late days cannot be used on this. Assignment #5 (take-home final exam): Final Reflection Assignment #5 handout:
Final Reflection

Due Date	Name	Starter Files	Additional Files/Notes
January 27, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)	Assignment #1: Algorithmic Decision-Making	AlgorithmicDecisionMaking.zip	Assignment #1 handout: Algorithmic Decision-Making
February 12, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)	Assignment #2: Philosophy Paper Assignment	Here are some additional resources that might be helpful for writing the philosophy essay: Writing Guidelines for Philosophy Paper CS182W students (only) should make sure to sign-up for a meeting with the Technical Communication Program (TCP) as part of your WIM requirement. Please sign-up for your Feedback Session with the Technical Communication Program at this link. Slides from TA session on Writing a Philosophy Paper are available here. Samples of philosophy papers are available below to give you a better sense of expectations for the paper. CS182 Sample Paper A CS182 Sample Paper B CS182 Sample Paper C CS182 Sample Paper D Cover note explaining strengths and weaknesses of the sample papers above.	Assignment #2 handout: Philosophy Paper Assignment
February 26, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)	Assignment #3: Social Network Simulation	SocialNetworkSimulation.zip	Assignment #3 handout: Social Network Simulation
March 12, 11:59pm (Pacific Time)	Assignment #4: AI Policy Memo	Here are some additional resources that might be helpful for writing the policy memo: Policy Memo Overview Slides Best Practices for Writing Policy Memos The Craft of Memo Writing	Assignment #4 handout: AI Policy Memo
March 17, 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Note: Late days cannot be used on this.	Assignment #5 (take-home final exam): Final Reflection		Assignment #5 handout: Final Reflection