Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

Michigan uses case studies to show computational thinking in different settings, including image analysis and epidemiology. A final project asks learners to apply the concepts themselves. It suits people interested in recognizing computational structure in a problem before deciding whether a particular technical solution is appropriate.

What you will learn

• Recognize computational-thinking concepts in cases.
• Analyze how a complex problem can be represented.
• Develop a solution through a final project.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in computational approaches across different disciplines.

Before you enroll

Allow time to solve exercises independently rather than only following explanations. Software versions and setup instructions can change; compare them with current documentation. Mathematical and programming foundations develop through repeated practice, and completing an introductory course does not demonstrate expertise in every computing field.

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Put it into practice

Choose a fictional community problem and describe its inputs, assumptions and decision steps, identifying what the proposed model leaves out.

Source and review

This overview is based on the provider's published information, checked on 12 October 2026. It is an editorial assessment, not a claim that we completed the resource. Time filters are approximate study ranges; projects and exercises can take longer.

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