CSCI0020
(Formerly CS002 )The Digital World
- Instructor(s):
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Donald L. Stanford - Course Home Page:
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http://www.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci0020/
| Location: | TBA |
| Meeting Time: | H: TTh 9:00-10:20 |
| Exam Group: | 08, 12/17/13 at 2:00 P.M. |
| Semester: | 1 (Fall) |
| Offered This Year? | Yes |
| When Offered? | Every Year |
Description
Removes the mystery surrounding computers and the ever-growing digital world. Introduces a range of topics including the World Wide Web and many aspects of multimedia, along with the underlying digital technology and its relevance to our society. Other topics include artificial intelligence, IT security, ethics and economics of computing as well as the effects of its pervasiveness in today’s world. Introductory programming and analytic skills are developed through HTML, Photoshop, Access and Python assignments. CSCI0020 is a good introduction to a wide range of CS topics that have broad relevance in our society. No prerequisites.
CRN: 15222
Not for CS concentrators.