TECHIE 1101
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- Schedule of Classes - April 4, 2026 7:07PM EDT
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TECHIE 1101
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.
Ever wonder how Google Maps finds the fastest route? Or how Uber matches users with the perfect driver in seconds? What about how soccer teams decide who takes the penalty kick — or how governments draw up voting districts? Spoiler alert: It’s all powered by data science. This course is a backstage pass to the algorithms and math behind the world’s smartest decisions. Students will dive into real-world problems, crunch massive datasets, and learn how engineers use math and code to solve everything from traffic jams to political puzzles. This course is a launchpad for careers that shape the future. Whether a student is into tech, business, healthcare, or sports analytics, they will gain skills that open doors. If a student loves puzzles, patterns, or making smart decisions, this course is for them.
Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Students enrolled in the Cornell Tech Summer Innovations Intensives Program.
Last 4 Terms Offered (None)
Three Week - Three.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MTWR
- Jul 13 - Jul 30, 2026
Instructors
El Housni, O
Shmoys, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Enrollment limited to students enrolled in the Cornell Tech Summer Innovation Intensives program. For more information, please visit https://tech.cornell.edu/programs/summer-innovation-intensives/
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