Enhancing computer science courses with fuzzy set theory

Due to the success of fuzzy set theory in the design of nonlinear control systems, its introduction to undergraduate engineering students has become more and more widespread. However, in undergraduate computer science programs, the exposure to fuzzy set theory is very minimal or nonexistent. Computer science and information systems programs need to begin to address this issue since the use of fuzzy set theory is becoming increasingly important in advanced information systems. This paper presents an overview of an approach to the integration of fuzzy set theory into computer science courses centered on information or knowledge-based systems and also a non-major liberal education course