Data on computer science departments/curricula

1971 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 40-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. D. Vickers
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Science Departments

A Research Agenda for Computational Thinking

2018 ◽  
pp. 65-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betul C. Czerkawski
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Needs ◽  
Discussion Section ◽  
Computer Scientists ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Science Departments

It has been more than a decade since Jeanette Wing's (2006) influential article about computational thinking (CT) proposed CT to be a “fundamental skill for everyone” (p. 33) and that needs to be added to every child's knowledge and skill set like reading, writing and arithmetic. Wing suggested that CT is a universal skill, and not only for computer scientists. This call resonated with many educators leading to various initiatives by the International Society for Teacher in Education (ISTE) and Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) provided the groundwork to integrate CT into the K-12 curriculum. While CT is not a new concept and has been taught in computer science departments for decades, Wing's call created a shift towards educational computing and the need for integrating it into curriculum for all. Since 2006, many scholars have conducted empirical or qualitative research to study the what, how and why of CT. This chapter reviews the most current literature and identifies general research patterns, themes and directions for the future. The purpose of the chapter is to emphasize future research needs by cumulatively looking at what has been done to date in computational thinking research. Consequently, the conclusion and discussion section of the paper presents a research agenda for future.

A model academic ethics and integrity policy for computer science departments

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 357-361
Author(s):  
Charles P. Riedesel ◽  
Eric D. Manley ◽  
Susan Poser ◽  
Jitender S. Deogun
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Academic Ethics ◽  
Science Departments

scholarly journals “Little language” project modules

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-18
Author(s):  
JOHN CLEMENTS ◽  
KATHI FISLER
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Programming Languages ◽  
Programming Language ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Science Departments

AbstractMany computer science departments are debating the role of programming languages in the curriculum. These discussions often question the relevance and appeal of programming-languages content for today's students. In our experience, domain-specific, “little languages” projects provide a compelling illustration of the importance of programming-language concepts. This paper describes projects that prototype mainstream applications such as PowerPoint, TurboTax, and animation scripting. We have used these exercises as modules in non-programming languages courses, including courses for first year students. Such modules both encourage students to study linguistic topics in more depth and provide linguistic perspective to students who might not otherwise be exposed to the area.

scholarly journals The Skill of Making a Decision and its Relationship of Academic Achievement Among Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 77-89
Author(s):  
Ban Hassan Majeed
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Numerical Analysis ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Science Departments

This research aims to know the essence of the correlative relationship between decision-making skills and academic achievement among students of computer science departments in the colleges of education in the Baghdad governorate. The size of the research sample of students in the two colleges amounted to (200) male and female students distributed by (104) male and (96) female students. To measure the decision-making skill and academic achievement, the researcher built two tests, the first to measure the decision-making skill, and the second an achievement test in the numerical analysis subject prescribed for second-year students, Department of Computer Science, and the validity and reliability of each test was verified. After collecting and analyzing the data, the researchers concluded that the students of the computer science departments in the colleges of education in the province of Baghdad possessed the decision-making skill compared to the hypothetical average that was compared, while the female students outperformed the male students in the decision-making skill test that was prepared for this research. And their achievement is good compared to the hypothetical average that was compared, while the female students outperformed the male students in the achievement test for the subject of numerical analysis. There is a correlation between the decision-making skill and the academic achievement of the students as a whole. However, there is no correlation between the decision-making skill and the students' academic achievement, while there is an inverse correlation between the decision-making skill and the student's achievement. The research reached several recommendations.

Teaching Gender Inclusive Computer Ethics

2011 ◽  
pp. 1142-1147
Author(s):  
Eva Turner
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Science Curriculum ◽  
Gender Issues ◽  
Computer Ethics ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Gender Research ◽  
Computer Professional ◽  
Science Departments ◽  
Conference Papers

Computer ethics as a subject area is finally being debated in wider computer science and information technology academic circles. In most computer science departments the syllabus is based on publications often written specifically to deliver courses. These texts select and prioritize those computer ethics topics seen by the professional bodies as the most important for a computer professional. Much rarer are courses which analyse questions of access and social exclusion, disability, global and green issues. What has not yet been included in any systematic or conscientious way in the computer ethics syllabi are the questions of gender and associated ethical issues. Most students and staff are still not aware that all computing and ICT related areas are innately gendered and that a cohesive body of research material is available in the form of feminist or gender research in conference papers, proceedings and book publications. This article analyses the progress of inclusion of gender in computer ethics and argues that the inclusion of gender issues in computer science curriculum must be accommodated. The article outlines how gender issues can be applied to individual computing disciplines in appropriate forms relevant across the spectrum of students.

A COMPARATIVE ACCESSIBILITY EVALUATION OF THE 100 BEST WORLDWIDE HIGHER EDUCATION COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS' WEB SITES

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgios Kouroupetroglou ◽  
Paraskevi Riga ◽  
Charilaos Oikonomidis ◽  
Evangelia Panagiotopoulou ◽  
Panagiotis Yannakopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Accessibility Evaluation ◽  
Science Departments

The Metamorphosis of an Introduction to Computer Science

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-350
Author(s):  
Marion G. Ben-Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Introductory Course ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Future ◽  
Science Departments

Computer science departments in colleges and universities are always involved in curriculum reviews to insure their students receive an up-to-date education. In particular, the introductory or first course in computer science has undergone significant changes over the past years. This article concerns itself with the metamorphosis of the introductory course and addresses the possibilities of what the future first course in the discipline might be like.

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