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Introduction to Computer Science

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Introduction to Computer ScienceLabs

Labs

1 .
Perform some research on the Internet to find examples of problem scenarios that computational thinking may help solve and create a catalog of problem scenarios. Then, elaborate and show practically how this catalog may be used to compare the scenarios and classify them so they may be used as part of your pattern discovery as you apply computational thinking to new problem scenarios.
2 .
Create an enterprise architecture capability model for a company of your choice using your research from problem set B. Then, expand one of the capabilities and provide business and technology architecture models for it; identify a project within the capability you expanded upon and provide a complete solution architecture for it.
3 .
Perform some research on the Internet to piece together additional solutions architecture diagrams for the various categories of mainstream solutions covered in this chapter section. This should include application, data, and technology diagrams.
4 .
Catalog additional types of solution architectures that may be used to accelerate the creation of mainstream business solutions.
5 .
Apply critical thinking strategies to develop a study plan for your current semester’s courses, aiming to achieve an A or pass each course.
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