| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36456:History of Computing (G1) | 2023 | Fall | Wed1 | College Of Economics,College Of Business Administration,College Of Social Sciences,College Of International Relations,College Of Policy Science,College Of Letters,College of Image Arts and Sciences,College of Science and Engineering,College of Information Science and Engineering,College of Life Sciences,College of Pharmaceutical Sciences,College of Sport and Health Science (tentative name) | KAMEI KATSUARI | 2 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
This course chronologically introduces computer's transformation from a specialized instrument for science to a commercial product, the emergence of small systems, the advent of personal computing, and the spread of networking.
It also introduces how the evolution of computing has fit into a climate of prosperity and a strong consumer market in the United State.
Lecture Method
During class, we read the textbook, and then deeply understand those contents.
Students should read the assigned sections of the textbook and understand the content before the class begins.
Students are required to take a quiz on the previous week's class contents on manaba+R at the beginning of class.
Student Attainment Objectives
Recommended Preparatory Course
This class is taught in English, but no English ability certification score is required.
All students interested in the history of computing and enthusiastic about class preparation and review are welcome.
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 |
Course Introduction
|
Introduction and overview of the course. |
|
| 2 |
Introduction, and
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 3 |
Ch.2 Computing Comes of Ages, 1956-1964
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 4 |
Ch.3 The Early History of Software, 1952-1968
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 5 |
Ch. 4 From Mainframe to Minicomputer, 1959-1969
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 6 |
Ch.5 The "Go-Go" Years and the System/360, 1961-1975
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 7 |
Quizzes on Weeks 2 to 6.
|
From the beginning to "Commercial Impact of the Chip" in this chapter.
|
|
| 8 |
Quiz on Week 7
|
From "Second-Generation Minicomputers " to the end of this chapter.
|
|
| 9 |
Quiz on Week 8
|
From the beginning to "From Microprocessor to Personal Computer " of this chapter.
|
|
| 10 |
Quiz on Week 9
|
From "Role of Hobbyists" to the end of this chapter.
|
|
| 11 |
Quiz on Week 10
|
From the beginning to "Xerox PARC" of this chapter.
|
|
| 12 |
Ch.8 Augmenting Human Intellect, 1975-1985 (Part 2)
|
From "Personal Computers: the Second Wave, 1977–1985" to the end of this chapter.
|
|
| 13 |
Ch.9 Workstation, UNIX, and the Net, 1981-1995
|
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi |
|
| 14 |
Quizzes on Weeks 11 to 13
|
From the beginning to "Search Engines, Portals" of this chapter.
|
|
| 15 |
Quiz on Week 14
|
From "GNU/Linux" to the end of Chapter 10.
|
Class Format
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.
BCP Level 3-4
1st – 15th Weeks: Media-based (live-streaming) class
Recommendations for Private Study
Students should read the assigned sections of the textbook before class begins.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
||
| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Attitude toward the class: 15 %
|
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition | Paul E. Ceruzii | The MIT Press | 0-262-53203-4 | It is hard to get a paper version. The Kindle version is highly recommended. |
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/