CS 151: Information Technology

(1 Unit)
Intended for the liberal arts student who wants to understand and better use information technology. Topics include how computers work, the Internet and World Wide Web, new trends in computing such as mobile computing and peer-to-peer networks, how software development differs from traditional manufacturing, how computing is changing our culture and laws, current trends in computer crime, security, and privacy. Additional topics are drawn from current events and issues. Does not count toward the computer science major or minor. Laboratory. Does not count toward the computer science major or minor. Staff.