Title :
The Science of Computing: Concepts and Current Technologies
Author :
Schanker, Herbert ; Sturm, Deborah ; Zelikovitz, Sarah
Author_Institution :
Coll. ofStaten Island, CUNY, Staten Island, NY
Abstract :
In this paper, we describe a new computer science course, CSC115, that fulfills a general education scientific analysis requirement at the College of Staten Island of CUNY. This course is an introduction to fundamental scientific concepts in computers and technology, including information representation, development and application of algorithms, network and communication principles, and critical evaluation of technology tools. The course introduces students to the application of science in technology using scientific methods and practices in a laboratory environment. We present our motivation for creating the course, the course creation process, course goals, curriculum and assessment.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; educational institutions; CSC115; CUNY; College of Staten Island; algorithm development; communication principles; computer science course; general education scientific analysis; information representation; laboratory environment; network principles; scientific methods; technology tools evaluation; Application software; Computer networks; Computer science; Computer science education; Educational institutions; Educational technology; Hardware; Information analysis; Information technology; Laboratories; computer science education;
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology: New Generations, 2009. ITNG '09. Sixth International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3770-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3596-8
DOI :
10.1109/ITNG.2009.64
