Coding · 2nd Year · The Evolution of Computing in Society · 1.º Período
Early Computing and Cryptography
Investigate the historical origins of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to Alan Turing and the codebreakers of Bletchley Park.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Junior Cycle Short Course in Coding, Strand 1: Computer science introductionNCCA Junior Cycle Short Course in Coding, Strand 1: Computer science introduction - Computing and society
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Investigate the historical origins of computing, from the Antikythera mechanism to Alan Turing and the codebreakers of Bletchley Park.
Key Questions
- How did early mechanical calculators shape modern computing?
- What role did cryptography play in World War II?
- How did Alan Turing influence the foundations of computer science?
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