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The First Twenty Years of Teaching Computing and Microelectronics at the Open University: 1971 - 1990

  • The National Museum of Computing Block H, Bletchley Park Bletchley, England, MK3 6GX United Kingdom (map)

Delivered by Roger Moore, an Education Guide and Museum Volunteer at The National Museum of Computing, this virtual talk will explore the history of teaching Computing at the Open University during its first twenty years of existence, from 1971 to 1990.

About This Event:

This virtual talk will focus on the teaching of Computer Science and Microelectronics at the OU, touching on a few additional courses along the way that hint at the much broader scope of educational Computing at the Open University.

The topics covered will include:

  • Computer Science

  • Programming

  • Databases and Information Systems

  • Modelling

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Logic Circuits

  • Microelectronics

  • Semiconductor Design and Manufacture

  • The use of Home Experiment Kits

  • Computers in Society

  • Computer Communications.

Joining Information:

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Earlier Event: February 8
The National Museum of Computing Public Guided Tour
Later Event: February 10
The National Museum of Computing Public Guided Tour