Introduction to C-Sharp

Robin Verdier

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Robin Verdier earned a Ph. D. in Theoretical Nuclear Physics at Harvard, and worked as a Principal Research Scientist in Particle Physics at MIT until retiring, subsequently continuing as a Visiting Scientist. His professional activities centered on the analysis and visualization of data from high-energy physics experiments at several national laboratories. His areas of particular interest are computer program mathematical algorithms and computer graphics. He has drawn on his extensive experience with computer languages to create the courses that he teaches and the numerous included program examples.


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Most of us use computers to run commercial programs like web browsers and word processors that take directions from us and Ñ usually Ñ do what we asked them to do. But if you've ever wondered how programs actually work, CCAE is offering a hands-on course in which you will learn how to write your own programs using a language called C-sharp that Microsoft includes in its Windows operating system. It's also available at the right price Ñ FREE Ñ for other operating systems like Macintosh OSX and Linux. C# ranks among the very best of contemporary computer languages. This course adopts the familiar learning technique of observation, imitation, and extension, and will concentrate on things that are given short shrift in the available books, such as timers, random numbers, and graphics; the zenith of the course is a program that creates a beautiful, randomly-changing design called the Mariner's Compass. Dr. Verdier, a nuclear physicist, was for many years a principal research scientist at the Laboratory for Nuclear Science at MIT. This course draws on his experience in data analysis and visualization. Limited to 12.
Sec. 01: 6 Wednesdays, 2:00-3:30 pm. Begins Mar. 31, 42 Brattle St. | $182
CSHR–01
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