>I don't think hardware *is* taught on that level, though, at least not
>within the guise of a *programming* class. What we learned in my basic
>programming class (the first one a person would see entering the
>curriculum) was what the difference between hardware and software was,
>and how things flowed in general, how data was physically stored on the
>medium, stuff like that. Nothing like quantum mechanics (yuck)... I
>don't know how many intro level programming courses cover anything more,
>but I doubt it's that large of a number.
My first "computers" course was a smattering of programming, hardware,
software and computing history. So I can see where they're coming from --
often first computer courses for kids do have a bit of everything,
including hardware.
However, I can't support the conclusion... I mean, if this were true,
people should be turned off by first biology classes if they dislike plant
physiology even if they're really interested in animal-related research.
And everyone should give up in disgust after a first year university psych
course (Which is really a bit of all psych disciplines, i've been told.)
Terri
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