What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is concerned with the understanding, design, implementation and use of computing systems ranging in complexity from the components of a single processor to computer networks as vast as the World Wide Web. It encompasses both hardware and software, and embodies a wide variety of practical techniques supported by a strong foundation of theoretical understanding. with other subjects. There is an enormous range of choice for specialisation, and for including "outside" subjects from across the University.

What are emotions from a CS perspective?

CS as such does not have anything specific to say about emotions. However, in software engineering, and more generally the design of complex control systems (e.g. chemical plant control systems) which is one kind of applied CS.  In particular, in complex control systems, various kinds of goal-manipulating mechanisms, alarm systems and conflict resolution mechanisms are required. Some engineers have been taking account of this
requirement for many years.

Can Computers Have Emotions

Hot Seat Debate

The Panel
Key Questions &
Possible Answers

Here comes the science bit
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Philosophy
Neuroscience

With many thanks to contributing Universities
University of Edinburgh
University of Birmingham
University of West of England

The debate took place
at 6.45 pm, 17 November 2004
Lecture Theatre F21
7 George Square


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