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PS 70 Computers Today

This course provides a general introduction to computers for the non-science major.  The course emphasizes use of the internet.  Students learn to author their own home pages and to use the Internet as a research tool.  In addition, the course introduces the student to Microsoft Office and computer programming in QBasic through a hands-on approach; classes meet in the computer lab.  Other topics covered include:  history of computers, hardware and software, data processing, computers in education, industry, business and health care, and the social implications of computers.