Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
52046:[2025 Spring]History of Computing (GV) 2025 Spring Thu2 College　Of　Law,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

OIC

Class Venue

AS358

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Course Outline
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 carefully word by word, and then deeply understand those contents.
Students should read the assigned sections of the textbook and understand the content before the class begins.
A chapter test will be given in manaba+R immediately after we have read the chapter. So students are expected to bring their own computer to take the test.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will acquire deeper knowledge of today's daily routine using computers with a substantial understanding of the historical evolution and transformation of computing.

Recommended Preparatory Course

The language of instruction is English.
Although this class will be taught in English, a certified English proficiency score is not required.
Anyone interested in computer history is welcome.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction and Ch.1 The Advent of Commercial Computing, 1945-1956
Class Format: Face-to-face

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi
+R class is 20 minutes. See Course Introduction in Manaba+R.

2

Ch.2 Computing Comes of Ages, 1956-1964
Class Format: Face-to-face

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

3

Ch.3 The Early History of Software, 1952-1968
Class Format: Face-to-face

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

4

Ch. 4 From Mainframe to Minicomputer, 1959-1969
Class Format: Zoom

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

5

Ch.5 The "Go-Go" Years and the System/360, 1961-1975
Class Format: Zoom

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

6

Ch.6 The Chip and Its Impact, 1965-1975 (Part 1)
Class Format: Zoom

From the beginning to "Commercial Impact of the Chip" in this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

7

Ch.6 The Chip and Its Impact, 1965-1975 (Part 2)
Class Format: Face-to-face

From "Second-Generation Minicomputers " to the end of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

8

Ch.7 The Personal Computer, 1972-1977 (Part 1)
Class Format: Face-to-face

From the beginning to "From Microprocessor to Personal Computer " of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

9

Ch.7 The Personal Computer, 1972-1977 (Part 2)
Class Format: Face-to-face

From "Role of Hobbyists" to the end of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

10

Ch.8 Augmenting Human Intellect, 1975-1985 (Part 1)
Class Format: Face-to-face

From the beginning to "Xerox PARC" of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

11

Ch.8 Augmenting Human Intellect, 1975-1985 (Part 2)
Class Format: Zoom

From "Personal Computers: the Second Wave, 1977–1985" to the end of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

12

Ch.9 Workstation, UNIX, and the Net, 1981-1995
Announcement on Report
Class Format: Zoom

"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

13

Ch.10 "Internet Time," 1995-2001 (Part 1)
Class Format: Zoom

From the beginning to "Search Engines, Portals" of this chapter.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

14

Ch.10 "Internet Time," 1995-2001 (Part 2), and
Conclusion: The Digitization of the World Picture
Class Format: Face-to-face

From "GNU/Linux" to the end of Chapter 10.
"A History of Modern Computing, Second Edition" by Paul E. Cerizzi

Class Format

Face-to-face: 1st – 3rd, 7th – 10th and 14th
Zoom: 4th – 6th and 11th-13th

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are highly recommended to purchase the textbook.
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 class: 15 %
In-class tests: 60 %
Report: 25 %

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 Amazon price:Paperback ¥5460; Kindle ¥4400

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Frequency of use of textbook is 100%.

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)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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