By John Doe
As we begin to depend on computers more and more for academics and other ventures, its important that more students are given computer training. Is it fair to give students tasks that are required for a class on a computer when there is no pre-defined prerequisit for computer knowledge to assign in that class. Maybe or maybe not , but either way we must look at the fact that students need to be given a chance to learn about computers and the various programs that are required to do many of the tasks teachers require of them. So people will say everyone knows how to use a computer or everyone has a computer, but this is not always the case. Some people still do not have computers and don't have access to them other than on campus. These students can not be expected to be at the same skill level as other students who have had access to computers for a much longer time.
At CSUCI we must evolve towards a unified group of trainging courses that allow for students to learn the basic and important functions and programs on a computer. Most students are required to take a basic course in computing ( COMP 101) but at times this isn't enough for them to completely grasp the full potential of the PC. The goal of this potential program is to allow every student to have the same possible success from using the accessible technology's on campus.
This is just an example of a Information Technology newsletter story. Robotics are the new wave of technology that will be swepping the world. As we begin to gain more and more knowledge on how computers are relative to humans and human behavior we can easily adapt computers to be more and more like us. Soon they will be able to walk like us, talk like us, and performe day to day tasks just like humans. The only thing is they will be able to do most things we can but much better. They will be able to remember a un-imaginable amount of things that the average human being would never be able to even fathum. Robots will be able to communicate with one another via wifi technology to create an almost network of drones that could essentially share information at an instintanious rate. The only thing that we cannot create as of now is the ability for a robot to feel emotions, but like most everything else if we can think it up one day it will be. The future of robotics is the future of the human race.
By Bobby Teknako
The debate is as old as personal computer are themselves. Whats better, a Mac or a PC? This brings about many conversations that at times turn into arguments. Now for the average person who doesn't care much about what OS there running and doesnt know the differenct between RAM and ROM what computer they will purchase goes as far as what looks the best and fits there budget. But for a more tech savy individual who wants complete control over there computing experience this can be a taxing decision. Lets look at some pros and cons of each.
The Mac has been comended for its stable platform that is nearly virus free. This is the case with most Macs. They have had little problems with people creating virus specifically for the Mac operating systems. Many graphic designers, vidio editiors and musicians use the Mac for its unsurpassed abillity to handle programs that are taxing on the machine. Macs do have there down sides. Not all programs can be ran on a Mac operating system, and nearly all programs have some version that can be ran on a PC. Mac's also have on average a more hefty price tag than your average PC.
The PC. If you like to have complete control over your computing experience then most likely you will go with a PC. Builders of computers like the ability to pic and choose parts and pieces from different manufactures and put them together how they like. This also brings up some problems. You must make sure there is compatibility between theses parts. PC's have many more programs that can be run on the Windows operating system, but the Windows operating system has also been plagued with every virus known to the computing world.
When it comes down to it, you must make a decision based on your likes and dislikes, budget and knowledge of computers.
By John McManathon
It has been a scorching hot summer and there doesn't seem to be any sign of things cooling off. With tempatures hitting record highs in nearly everywhere within southern California people are starting to wonder if there is something more the the high temperatuers than just the summer season.
As we begin to see changes in the climate from record highs to record lows we understand what humans have began to do to the world that surrounds them. Global warming is a serious thing that we must think about and address. As the hole in the ozone layer gets larger we beging to lose the average temperatures we have grown acustomed to in reasent years. The poler ice caps begin to melt and the oceans start to change temperatures ever so slightly, but non the less these changes can have a detremental effect on the way our environment responds and reacts. As the
By Ron Fisher
Here at CSUCI we all know the university is young and is going through many changes. One of these changes is the names of all the buildings. Many of the buildings had names that explained the departments that were in them. Now buildings are beginging to take on names of there own.
The previously named Tech Center has now taken on the name of Ojai Hall. The previously known profesional building is now know as Sage Hall. As CSUCI continues to grow many more changes are going to occure and we will all be part of this new creation of a University.
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