CS 312 Social History of Computing

This class presents a history and an overview of fundamental concepts of computers and their role in society. Among the topics included are: introduction to computer hardware and the role of an operating system; data communications and networks; the history and future of the internet and the World Wide Web; issues in computer privacy, computer security, computer ethics, and computer crime.
Credits: 4
Exploring Knowledge: Social, Historic, and Civic Perspectives

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