title:   Codes: The Hidden Language of Computers
 number:  NSC638
 faculty: Jim Mahoney
 credits: 1
 time:    Fri 1:30pm - 2:30pm-ish
 place:   Sci 217
 level:   intro
 prereq:  none
 work:    Read one book and discuss in class.
          Weekly web posts of related questions & answers.
 
 text:    Code: The Hidden Language of Hardware and Software
          Charles Petzold, ISBN 0735611319
          http://www.amazon.com/dp/0735611319

 blurb:   We'll read and discuss Petzold's book explaining
          the concepts behind modern digital computers.

          From the amazon blub :
  	  "What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, 
           and seesaws have to do with computers? [...]
           Using everyday objects and familiar language systems 
           such as Braille and Morse code, author Charles Petzold 
           weaves an illuminating narrative for anyone who’s 
           ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers 
           and other smart machines. [...] No matter what 
           your level of technical savvy, CODE will charm you — 
           and perhaps even awaken the technophile within."