Abstract
The introductory course in computer science usually covers a mixture of topics. It generally includes an introduction to algorithms and problem solving, use of a particular programming language, basic concepts about computer systems, and use of the local computer system. This paper describes an organization of the introductory course, suitable for an interactive environment, which locates the control language coverage, which is dependent on the local computer system, in a separate course.
The separation has two major advantages. It eases the transition for students entering with some previous course work or experience using a different computer system. And it enables the control language to be covered in enough detail so that students can become proficient in the basic commands even under the time pressures of a quarter system.
- 1 Richard H. Austin, Bruce T. Barnes, Della T. Connette, Gerald L. Engel and Gordon Stokes. "Curriculum Recommendations for the Undergraduate Program in Computer Science: A Working Report of the ACM Committee on Curriculum in Computer Sciences" SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 9, No. 2 (June 1977) pp. 1-16. Google Scholar
Digital Library
- 2 "A Curriculum in Computer Science and Engineering: Committee Report", IEEE Computer Society, 5855 Naples Plaza, Suite 301, Long Beach, California, 1977.Google Scholar
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Index Terms
Repackaging the introductory course to separate the control language
Recommendations
Repackaging the introductory course to separate the control language
SIGCSE '79: Proceedings of the tenth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science educationThe introductory course in computer science usually covers a mixture of topics. It generally includes an introduction to algorithms and problem solving, use of a particular programming language, basic concepts about computer systems, and use of the ...






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