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Computer science and engineering education: Current trends, new dimensions and related professional programs

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Lawrence A. Jehn,

Norman SondakAuthors Info & Claims

ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 3

Pages 162 - 178

https://doi.org/10.1145/953028.804252

Published: 01 August 1978 Publication History

Abstract

The role of the computer in engineering practice is ever increasing. The computer performs such tasks as: simple calculations; on line data recording and synthesis; acting as a control unit providing feedback; statistical analysis of large data sets; information retrieval and storage; and the simulation of large complex systems.

It is imperative that all engineering students be taught to use the computer as a tool to aid in their present and future endeavors. Their education must be such that they can build on this foundation and continue to function effectively in future environments of computer technology taking full advantage of its capabilities.

Universities must provide guidance and a curriculum making the achievement of this goal possible for students. An up-to-date laboratory facility to support such a program is also a necessity. A continuing education program is the responsibility of institutions of higher learning.

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Index Terms

Computer science and engineering education: Current trends, new dimensions and related professional programs
1. Applied computing
  1. Education
  2. Physical sciences and engineering
    1. Engineering
2. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education

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cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin

ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 10, Issue 3

Proceedings of the 9th SIGCSE symposium on Computer science education

August 1978

178 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/953028

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SIGCSE '78: Proceedings of the ninth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
August 1978
178 pages
ISBN:9781450374347
DOI:10.1145/800130
Chairmen:
Alfs T. Berztiss,
Henry Chuang

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