Pick any one of the items under either of the Topics: sections on the M1 Learning Objectives page.
Write a 5-7 paragraph essay on this topic in the following format:
Introduction – the main point/position/purpose of your essay.
Body – supporting arguments/discussion/rational to support/explain/justify your point/purpose/position.
Summary/conclusion(s) – justification of your point/position/purpose.
This is where you can pick a topic from
A Brief History of Computers – From the abacus to the Internet
Topics:
Contribution of the abacus to modern computing theory and practice
The role of scientists and philosophers
Blaise Pascal
George Boole
Charles Babbage
Herman Hollerith
Alan Turing
Howard Aiken
John von Neumann
Gordon Moore
Steve Wozniak
Steve Jobs
Bill Gates
Tim Berners-Lee
How Computers Work
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Topics:
End-user IT Systems
The technology life-cycle
Modern operating systems
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the evolution of the modern computer and its impact in our personal and business lives.
Identify basic components of an end-user IT system.
Summarize life-cycle strategies for replacement, reuse, recycling IT technology and resources.
Differentiate among various operating systems.