The Digital Revolution: Computer and Data Science For All

4 Units

For students who want to explore the history, the current state, and future challenges of computer and data sciences. Topics include how computers work, computational thinking, how software development differs from traditional manufacturing, the Internet and World Wide Web, social networks, data collection, search engines and data mining, machine learning, trends in computer crime, security, and privacy, how technology is changing our laws and culture. The class includes a lab component where students will be introduced to the Python programming language and other technologies and applications in order to further explore these topics. The recommended pre-requisite is comfort with high school algebra. Counts as a Quantitative Reasoning course. Prereq: No previous enrollment in a 300-level CSDS course.