This course outline gives a historical introduction and review of data processing, and prepares students with the skills and techniques necessary to operate keypunch and verifier equipment. Course goals, specific block objectives (orientation, introduction to punched-card machines, keypunch operations, and card verifier operations), and a…

This guide identifies technicians, states specific job requirements, and describes special problems in defining, initiating, and operating post-high school programs in data processing technology. The following are discussed: (1) the program (employment opportunities, the technician, work performed by data processing personnel, the faculty, student…

Analysis of the curriculum and hardware needs for data processing instruction in Iowa was undertaken in order to prepare a sample curriculum and equipment recommendations for instruction in postsecondary institutions, as well as suggestions for a K-12 computer literacy program. More than 60 publications on computer-related topics and K-12 computer…