The role of hardware courses in the computer science curriculum at small colleges

The purpose of this panel is to examine the role hardware courses play in the Computer Science Curriculum at a Small College. The selected panelists come from different educational backgrounds, represent different types of schools, and outline contrasting points of view on the topic. The goals of the panel are to start a discussion on the relevance and place of hardware courses in the undergraduate Computer Science curriculum at small colleges, and to search for ways to better integrate hardware courses into CS Education.