Dr. Adam Blank

Professor

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Biography

Adam Blank's teaching approach involves developing new technologies and techniques to enhance learning for computer science students. He experiments with new techniques and technologies involving technology and human computation collaboration to improve the classroom experience. He is especially interested in broadening participation in computing and innovative teaching methods.

Research Interests

Educational Technology Computational Collaboration Broadening Participation in Computing Innovative Teaching Methods

Courses

CS 1 – Introduction to Computer Programming CS 13 – Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science CS 18 – Software Design Practicum CS 2 – Introduction to Programming Methods CS 24 – Introduction to Computing Systems CS 3 x – Introduction to Software Design CS 99 – Pedagogy in Computer Science

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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Specialization Notes

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