Teaching: August 2009 Archives

A survey of information technology innovations that changed society in fundamental ways, within the context of a more broadly defined discussion of the "history of technology."Topics within the history of information technology include the development of the integrated circuit, the personal computer, the Internet and the world wide Web, etc.Topics within the history of technology (broadly defined) include ethical, legal, environmental, and feminist issues involved in the development and implementation of new technologies.The course entails a combination of historical overview and a number of individual case studies of technology development and implementation.The latter will focus on issues of leadership, the identification and solution of complex problems, and the unexpected consequences of technological advances.

An introduction to object-oriented programming, with an emphasis on program design, problem solving, methodology, and algorithms. Students will master the fundamental concepts and structures common to programming.

An overview of the role of databases within a variety of academic, business, and governmental organizations, and an introduction to database design and management. Students will be required to create databases related to their major fields or areas of academic interest using both small business and enterprise-class database management systems.