We all face countless factors when making big decisions, but you don’t have to feel overwhelmed. Enter Computational Decision Making. This course explores mathematical modeling (formulating decisions for a computer) and optimization (finding the best decisions). We’ll focus on problems relevant to your life, work, hobbies, or interests. For example, we’ll explore how to make educated financial decisions under uncertainty (retirement, investments, travel, insurance), and how to efficiently plan daily tasks. No prior coding or recent math experience is required.

NOTE: Please bring your laptop to class.