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

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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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          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

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