Spring 2001 Courses Schedule of Computer Science Courses, Spring 2001 Changes to the original printed schedule appear in RED . Room assignments have been confirmed. In this introduction to computers and information technology, students develop an appreciation of the capabilities of computers and a basic proficiency in their uses. Survey topics include the history of computing and the principle components of a computer system. Students discuss and use application software including databases, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, electronic mailers, network bulletin boards, and the world wide web.
Students also learn elementary programming.
Course assignments require daily computer use and give students a familiarity with both PC and UNIX platforms. A group project is required. Jacobs Students will examine a variety of issues regarding various policy, legal, and moral issues related to the computer science profession itself and to the proliferation of computers in all aspects of society, especially in the era of the Internet. The course will cover general issues related to various ethical frameworks and move to topics specifically related to computers. The topics will include privacy issues, the economic effects of a computerized society, computer law - especially copyright matters, and ethical responsibilities for computer science professionals.