ACIS 1614 - Introduction to Living in The Knowledge Society( Bit

Institution:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Description:

Introduces computing concepts needed by students to live in the emerging Knowledge Society. Prepares students to take courses in the Curriculum for Liberal education that are part of the pathway with theme Living in the KnowlEdge Society (LIKES)- i.e., the LIKES themed core. Surveys key paradigms of computing, including problem solving, programming, modeling and simulation, and software engineering. Relates these to the Knowledge Society covering data, information, and knowledge, considering hypermedia, human-computer interactions, presentation, visualization, networking, and communication. Students are prepared to understand the (potential) application of computing to society in general and in their disciplines. (1H,1 Credits).

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.VT.EDU

Phone Number:

(540) 231-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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