Methods for Solving Problems (Coursera)

What You Will Learn

- Ascribe human and computational problems to various definitions of difficulty and problem solving techniques.

- Use problem solving strategies to break down problems.

- Describe the effects of various sources of bias in judgement and decision making.

- Analyze and apply heuristic models and probability modeling to a variety of decision making scenarios.

Course 2 of 4 in the Mind and Machine Specialization.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Problems for Minds and Machines

This week we will begin our discussions by defining the boundaries and limitations of problems and their solutions.

WEEK 2

Computers and Logic

This week we will explore adapting problem-solving approaches into computational methods.

WEEK 3

Humans and Heuristics

This week we will discuss judgment and decision making as a different kind of problem-solving and explore how heuristics are used for these tasks.

WEEK 4

Course Assessment & Wrap-Up Discussion

In this module, you will test your knowledge on methods for solving problems.