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851-0521-00L
3
Credits
DS
,
DR
,
MSC
D-GESS
,
D-ARCH
Computer History. An Introduction
Computer Geschichte. Eine Einführung
Lecturers & Examiners:
Prof. Dr. David Gugerli
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:49
Abstract
The lecture will explore the question of how the world got into the computer. The history of this great move in the second half of the 20th century is told by focusing on bottlenecks, the overcoming of which has created new difficulties.
Objective
The students learn to understand the effects of techno-historical narratives and arguments.
Resources
Lecture Notes
The exact programme will be presented at the beginning of the semester.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , DR , MSC
Examination
- Type
- end-of-semester examination
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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Computer Geschichte. Eine Einführung
Beginn 25.02.2020
Am 17.03.2020 und 07.04.2020 findet die Vorlesung im CAB G 61 statt.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )
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