This course explores contemporary and rapidly evolving topics in Computer Science, emphasizing their impact on industry, research, and society. Topics include artificial intelligence, cyber security threats, quantum computing, ethical and legal concerns, privacy, block chain, cloud computing, IoT, and emerging trends in software engineering. The course will provide a blend of theoretical foundations, case studies, hands-on projects, and discussions on the future of computing. Students will be able to analyze and present research on emerging trends, assess their implications, and propose innovative solutions. By the end of the course, students will have developed critical thinking skills to evaluate new technologies and their ethical, social, and technical implications.