[KarlInOhio]

Introductory classes zeroed in on programming and other technical aspects of the field, rather than explaining big ideas or talking about how computing can impact society, many professors say.

I don't remember any of the teachers 101 classes in any college department wasting time talking about how their topic can impact society. Day one in chemistry started with definitions of molecules, mixtures and compounds. In physics we started with frames of reference and measurement. In electrical engineering we started with discussing voltage and electric current. Computer science started with how computers are organized and how a processor works.

[csvset]

rather than explaining big ideas or talking about how computing can impact society

You mean they didn't explain how computers would solve world hunger, stop homelessness or cure AIDS?

[wouldntbprudent]

Plus I think it's pretty obvious "how computers can impact society."

Put this in the "duh" department.