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Discrete structures in the undergraduate computer science curriculum

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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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          cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
          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

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