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CIS 250WX - History of Information Technology

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

Civilizations and Cultures course with e-porfolio and reflective essay requirement that allow cadets to explore the science, engineering and origins of information technology and its effects on societies over millennia.  Driven by documentary videos, web-based multimedial and small group/full class discussions cadets will be exposed to develoments and societal impacts of information technology from early Middle Eastern Civilizations’ oral traditions and writing forms to the invention of the 15th century printing press to 19th century railroads, telegraph and telephone to 21st century 3D television, blogs, social networks, and the twenty four hour news cycle.   Prerequisite(s): CIS 101  Note: Writing Intensive (W), Civilizations & Cultures (X)