Information technology has fundamentally changed most aspects of our lives and will continue to do so at an ever-increasing pace. As most people use this technology without even understanding its most basic concepts, our information society faces a new problem: digital illiteracy. How do computers process information? What is the difference between the Internet and the Web? And how can we communicate securely?
During this weekend, you will learn about the functioning of hardware and software, the communication protocols of the Internet and the Web, and the protection of information through cryptography. We will also cover newer developments such as machine learning and blockchains. Additionally, we will enjoy a tour through the Museum ENTER guided by its initiator Felix Kunz on Saturday afternoon to get a historical perspective on these topics.
Lecturer: Kaspar Etter, Master of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, former scholar of the Swiss Study Foundation
Language: The seminar will be in English
Location: Hotel Roter Turm, Solothurn
Time: Saturday, 05 October, 9:15 am until Sunday, 06 October 2024, 3:45 pm
Target audience: Primarily students from non-technical fields. No prior knowledge about IT is required. (This IT seminar alternates annually with the programming seminar. The two seminars complement each other.)
Number of Participants: max. 20
Coordination: Marco Büsch
Administration: Nathalie Ellington
Application deadline: 11 august 2024
