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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 32, Issue 2

Pages 74 - 76

https://doi.org/10.1145/355354.355379

Published: 01 June 2000 Publication History

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This paper explores the use and purpose of a definition of computer science from the perspective of an undergraduate student. In order to gain access to the topic, the nature and purpose of definitions are explored. Historical examples of computer science definitions are given. The paper concludes with an examination of how students define computer science and how we should use these definitions in computer science education.

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Defining computer science
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 32, Issue 2

June 2000

92 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/355354

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John Impagliazzo
Hofstra Univ., Hempstead, NY

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Association for Computing Machinery

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