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Discrete structures in the undergraduate computer science curriculum

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G. L. Engel,

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 5, Issue 1

Pages 56 - 59

https://doi.org/10.1145/953053.808079

Published: 01 January 1973 Publication History

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A course in discrete mathematical structures has been included as a necessary component of a program in all major curriculum studies in computer science. This paper discusses this type of course with respect to problems encountered in its implementation due to its central position in the curriculum. Recommendations are made regarding the level, content, and handling of the course, based on several years' experience in teaching the material.

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Engel, Gerald L., Input from the ACM Curriculum Committee, SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 3, Number 4, December 1971, pp. 30-39.

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Discrete structures in the undergraduate computer science curriculum
1. Mathematics of computing
  1. Discrete mathematics
2. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
      2. Model curricula

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 5, Issue 1

Proceedings of the 3rd SIGCSE symposium on Computer science education

February 1973

171 pages

ISSN:0097-8418

DOI:10.1145/953053

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SIGCSE '73: Proceedings of the third SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
January 1973
185 pages
ISBN:9781450373753
DOI:10.1145/800010
Editors:
Gerald L. Engel,
Robert M. Aiken

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