ITEC 1001 Perspectives on the History of Computing

This is an Area B course that develops key competencies in critical thinking and oral communication through an introduction to the history of computing. The course includes an online Critical Thinking and Oral Communication (CTOC) component. The course offers an opportunity for students to apply critical thinking skills to various aspects of computing and to gain experience in developing and presenting original arguments in oral forms. This course will explore the development of the modern computer, from pre-computer times to present day, with special emphasis placed on people, places, and machines as well as the societal impact of computing.

Credits

4 credits

Lecture Hours

4 hours