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Objectives

The history of computing studies in this course are primarily supported by viewing the first three episodes of the WGBH/BBC Video series entitled "The Machine That Changed the World". From these videos is intended that students get an appreciation of the events that led to the creation of the first computers, of the continued development of the computer from a massive main frame to a desk-top device, and of the contributions of the many computer pioneers who provided the ideas and impetus for the expanded concept of a computer.

Class Notes

The full set of episodes in the video series are:

1. Great Brains
2. Inventing the Future
3. The Paperback Computer
4. The Thinking Machine
5. The World At Your Fingertips

The links above provide a set of notes and additional background material for each episode.

Class Projects

Class Assignments

Examination Questions

Readings

• A large collection of links to historical topics that will provide a basis for research into historical topics is available on-line.
• You may also want to visit the Virtual Computer Museum.

References

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