History of DigitalisationLaajuus (2 cr)

Course unit code: KM00GE50

General information

Credits: 2 cr

Objective

The student
• becomes familiar with the key phases of digitalisation and understands the historical development of computer networks and the internet as fundamental components of the current digital environment
• gains insight into the history of computers and software, understanding how various innovations have influenced societal and technological development
• evaluates the trajectory of digitalisation and recognises how digital transformation has reshaped and continues to reshape everyday life, work, and communication.

Content

• History of computer networks and the internet
• History of computers
• History of software

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• participates in the course activities at a satisfactory level
• recognises key events in the history of digitalisation and understands their basic significance
• is familiar with the general development of computer networks, computers, and software.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
•.actively participates in course activities
• demonstrates an understanding of the major phases of digitalisation and recognises key developments and their impacts on today’s digital environment
• examines the development of computers and software and identifies their influence on society and technology.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• demonstrates exceptional engagement in course activities
• comprehends the overarching history of digitalisation and effectively communicates the significance of the development of computer networks, computers, and software within the context of contemporary technology and society
• critically analyses the societal impacts of digitalisation and connects historical developments to the ongoing digital transformation of everyday life and technology.