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CSCI0020

(Formerly CS002 )

Concepts and Challenges of Computer Science

Instructor(s):
Donald L. Stanford
Course Home Page:
http://www.cs.brown.edu/courses/csci0020/
Location: S Frank Hall for Life Sciences MARC
Meeting Time: I: TTh 10:30-11:50
Exam Group: 09
Semester: 1
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, PHP and Python assignments. CSCI0020 is a good introduction to a wide range of CS topics that have broad relevance in our society. No prerequisites. Enrollment limited to 300.


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