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Event Series Event Series: Computing: History and Impact

Week 6: Computing: History and Impact

November 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

The computer revolution hasn’t slowed since the 1940s. In today’s digital world, where are we, how did we get here and where are we heading? This module will provide historical knowledge and understanding of the origins and development of computing and data processing, and their impact on the world. The module is interdisciplinary, situating technical developments in historical contexts and reflecting on human dispositions.

The module is supported by Swansea Uni’s History of Computing Collection.

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Location: Swansea Hybrid
Level: Beginners
Start Date:
Induction: Monday 7th October 2024, Week 1: Thursday 10th October 2024
Contact time: One evening a week, 10 weeks
Cost: Free

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Schedule:

Week Dates Day Time Schedule
Induction 07/10/2024 Monday Induction, Content released 5 – 6 pm Online
1 10/10/2024 Thursday Content released, Lecture 5 – 7 pm In-person – Singleton Campus
2 17/10/2024 Thursday Content released, Online Seminar 5 – 7 pm Online
3 24/10/2024 Thursday Content released, Lecture 5 – 8 pm In-person – Singleton Campus
4 31/10/2024 Thursday Content released, Online Seminar 5 – 7 pm Online
5 07/11/2024 Thursday Content released, Lecture 5 – 8 pm In-person – Singleton Campus
6 14/11/2024 Thursday Content released, Online Seminar 5 – 7 pm Online
7 21/11/2024 Thursday Content released, Lecture 5 – 8 pm In-person – Singleton Campus
8 28/11/2024 Thursday Content released, Online Seminar 5 – 7 pm Online
9 05/12/2024 Thursday Presentations 5 – 8 pm In-person – Singleton Campus
10 12/12/2024 Thursday Presentations 5 – 8 pm In-person – Singleton Campus

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Details

Date:
November 14
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Series:
Cost:
Free
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Organiser

Technocamps

Venue

Swansea Hybrid
CoSMOS, Margam Building, Swansea University, Singleton Park,
Swansea, Wales SA2 8PP United Kingdom
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