Computing Then and Now: How Digital Technology Evolves

Undergraduate

The goal of this course is to provide the historical perspective needed to think critically about today's emerging computing technologies such as AI, self-driving cars, autonomous drones, quantum computers, and blockchains. This course traces the evolution of selected examples of digital technology from their intellectual bases through ubiquitous deployment. Examples are drawn from computer hardware and software systems, networking, algorithms, and applications. NOTE: This course meets during Reading Period: the week between the last week of classes and finals week. Prerequisite: CPSC 223 and junior or senior level standing in the major. HTBA