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Course Description
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Course Name
History of Science
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Host University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Area of Study
Computer Science, History
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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ECTS Credits
3 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Students acquire knowledge about the history of computing from various perspectives: computing as a scientific goal, computing as a government (administrative or military) objective / ideal, computing as an economic enterprise. Students acquire knowledge about the meanings digital culture has for various people in contemporary society. Thereby students will be better equipped to reflect on their subject of study.COURSE CONTENT
Various subjects from the history of computing will be treated. Several highlights will be discussed and placed within the social context of its time. By discussing these highlights from several points of view the history of computer (or information) science will serve as a way to illustrate the various roles of computing in society. The book by Campbell-Kelly will serve as an outline, and during the lectures this story will be complemented by presenting a European oriented version of the same history.TEACHING METHODS
Lectures and short assignments.TYPE OF ASSESSMENT
Final written exam.
The assignments may lead to one bonus point, if all assignments are
handed in and their average grade is 6 or more.
Course Disclaimer
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