HIS 1260 - Information Technology Past,Present and Future fall

Institution:

Vermont Technical College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

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Description:

The history of computing from the early mechanical devices, theoretical milestones, electronic computers of the late 1940's and 1950's, generational changes in architecture, underlying technologies, and the progression from main frames, to minicomputers, supercomputers, microcomputers and embedded computers, and networking. Introductory societal and/or ethical issues such as the digital divide, encryption, peer-topeer file sharing, and computers &; homeland security. Organizational and human forces shaping the adoption of information technology and the difficulties that may be experienced during a systems implementation, a change of systems, and the impacts of computer technology on employment, health, and the community. It concludes with various trends and forces shaping information technology and probable changes that will occur from a futurist perspective. Topics include: recent new technologies and their effect on people and society, basic concepts of future studies, the application of future studies to make a prediction regarding new technologies. 3 hours of lecture per week. (General Education: SS - For non-computer major). Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vtc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 728-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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