Understanding Computer Science

Computers are extremely important in modern life. Understanding how they work, how they reason, how they “think”, what are their limitations, is a fascinating subject called computer science.

In the next lecture of the Annual College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) Public Lecture Series titled: “Teaching the Principles of Computer Science to Primary-Aged Children” on February 1st, Professor Barry O’Sullivan, Computer Science Department, UCC will focus on making the fundamental ideas of computer science accessible to children from the ages of 7-12 and their families. He will present a set of learning activities that teach computer science through engaging games and puzzles that use cards, string, crayons and lots of running around, http://understandingscience.ucc.ie/Lecture2012.pdf