Computers in various forms are pervasive in our modern world. This ASD focus area is intended to provide an opportunity for students to more intensively study a variety of aspects related to computers/software/electronics than they would get elsewhere. Some examples of courses or directed study areas that may be offered in future years might include:

• Programming, including abstract concepts, and software development
• Computer systems and architecture
• Web-oriented concepts, technologies and development
• Systems software
• Application programming for specific domains (e.g. game programming)
• Robotics systems – software/hardware
• Artificial intelligence

The goal of ASD offerings in this area is to provide students with both a broad overview of areas relating to computers/information processing, and a solid foundation for more advanced work at the college level in computer science/engineering or related fields. Information technology is a rapidly evolving area, and ASD intends to have a strong focus on concepts and context. For 2007-2008 ASD offered the following instruction and activities in this area: Short introduction to programming C# Programming Digital Art and Animation Short 6-week course on web design Lego League and Robotics Team (Trinity College Fire Fighting Home Robot Contest)