Historical & Current Perspectives in Computer Science

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Students who have a background in Computer Science theories, algorithms, and data structures will be provided a look at the history of Computer Science from historical and current perspectives. Topics include an early history of Computer Science, a study of the people who shaped Computer Science, and a discussion of major milestones in Computer Science. Additionally, students will study current issues in Computer Science, including legal, ethical, diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and privacy issues, and how past issues affect modern designs and decision making by computer scientists. Students will be required to work in teams on several assignments. Papers, presentations, and oral presentations are required. Students cannot take and receive credit for this course if they have credit for CSCI-471 .