CSCI 126 - Women in Computing

3 Credit(s)

In the history of computing, while women have served significant roles, their contributions have often been overlooked. This course provides an opportunity for students to learn about pioneering women of computing and their contributions to the computing field. The course provides a tour through the world of computing by linking various computer science concepts to specific contributions. Students have an opportunity to explore different aspects of computer systems through hands-on activities. While introducing historical perspectives on women in computing, the course also provides an opportunity to learn about modern trends and modern gender issues in computer science, and to learn about online communities for women and girls interested in technology and computing and different organizations of women in computing and technology.
This course fulfills the science with laboratory distribution requirement.