LOL at this tuition

[bjcheung77]

so I just got an email from Rice University about an online course starting in June

=======================
COMP 130
ELEMENTS OF ALGORITHMS & COMPUTATIONS
Introductory
This course provides a strong introduction to students new to computer science and programming.
With the multi-faceted and easy-to-learn Python language, you will go beyond the basics of programming to learn actionable strategies for real world problem solving.

You will learn the principles of computational thinking as a strategy for tackling problems in architecture, environmental biology, natural language analysis and visual recognition.
=======================

hey, that sounds interesting
let me click the link
COMP 130: Elements of Algorithms & Computation Rice Online

click link
go to site
read more of course description
==============
You will learn the priciples of computational thinking as a strategy for tackling real-world problems in:

- Architecture: cost modeling and solar power generation modeling for parameterized structures
- Environmental biology: population dynamics of predators and prey
- Natural language analysis and generation: including building a chatbot based upon Hidden Markov Models
- Visual recognition: machine learning to recognize symbols in the presence of erroneous data

Course Format
4 credit hour class.

Course is self-paced.
==============

WOW, that sounds awesome - that's just what I wanted - I'm taking this course !

scroll down

================
Tuition
Tuition for Rice and visiting students:
$1000 per credit hour
================

LOL ! WHAT ? !

I am NOT taking this course

Haha, what a cash grab.
They're a great university though but too expensive.
That tuition for one course is 2/3 of my entire degree program cost.