Coen 001
Understanding Digital Technologies
An understandable overview of the major technical areas in digital computers:
semiconductor devices, computer architecture, software development and
systems, and computer networks. In each of these areas we discuss fundamental
concepts, historical development trends, the current state of the art,
and challenges to continued development. Students gain an intuitive understanding
of the workings of digital computer technology, an ability to put new developments
in context, and an appreciation for the impact of these technologies on
society. This course satisfies the University's Core requirement in technology,
and is intended for non-engineering students. (4 units)