University Education in Computing Science

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University Education in Computing Science documents the proceedings of a conference on graduate academic and related research programs in computing science, held at the State University of New York at Stony Brook on June 8, 1967.

This book provides a comprehensive study of the role of the computing sciences as an academic program, including its organizational structure and relationship to the computing center. The undergraduate education in computing science and operational policies of university computing centers are also elaborated.

Other topics include the graduate computer science program at American universities, dilemma of computer sciences, and science and engineering of information. The industry's view of computing science and doctoral program in computing science are likewise covered.

This publication is suitable for educational, industrial, and governmental organizations concerned with education related to computing science.

Front Cover 2
University Education in Computing Science 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Foreword and Acknowledgments 9
Welcoming Address 13
Participants 15
Table of Contents 17
Chapter 1. University Education in Computing Science 19
Chapter 2. Keynote Address 23
- Discussion 43
Chapter 3. Computers and Education 45
- Discussion 54
Chapter 4. Graduate Computer Science Programs at American Universities 57
- Introduction 57

Front Cover 2
University Education in Computing Science 5
Copyright Page 6
Dedication 7
Foreword and Acknowledgments 9
Welcoming Address 13
Participants 15
Table of Contents 17
Chapter 1. University Education in Computing Science 19
Chapter 2. Keynote Address 23
- Discussion 43
Chapter 3. Computers and Education 45
- Discussion 54
Chapter 4. Graduate Computer Science Programs at American Universities 57
- Introduction 57
- Different Orientations 58
- Subject Matter 60
- Intellectual Respectability 62
- Staffing Problems 65
- Suitable Doctoral Thesis Projects 66
- Organization 66
- Discussion 77
Chapter 5. The Dilemma of Computer Sciences 79
- Discussion 85
Chapter 6. Computer Science Is Neither Mathematics nor Electrical Engineering 87
- APPENDIX: What is Computer Science? 96
Chapter 7. The Science and Engineering of Information 99
- Structures of Ideas and Disciplines 99
- A Structure of Information Science and Engineering 102
- Structure of an Educational Program in Information Science and Engineering 108
Chapter 8. How Many Computers per University? 111
- Centralization versus Decentralization 111
- Limited Decentralization 112
- The Case for Separate Facilities 112
- Cooperation and Compatibility 115
- Discussion 117
Chapter 9. Industry's View of Computing Science 123
- Discussion 131
Chapter 10. Planning a Profession 135
Chapter 11. The Master's Program in Computing Science 141
- Introduction 141
- The Needs of Industry, Government and Universities 143
- Areas of Specialization on Master's Level 144
- Curricula and Prerequisites 145
- Capabilities 150
- Preparation 154
- Conclusions 155
- APPENDIX A: Industry's Expectations of the Qualification of MS Graduates in Computer Science 155
- APPENDIX B: The Relation of the Master's Program to the Requirements of Universities and Government Research Laboratories 157
- APPENDIX C: Theoretical Orientation for a Master's Program 159
- APPENDIX D: Guidelines for Designing a Master's Program with Emphasis in Systems 161
- Discussion 164
- Undergraduate Program Discussion 168
Chapter 12. The Doctoral Program in Computing Science 173
- APPENDIX A: Examples of Doctoral Theses Topics 178
- APPENDIX B: Representative Computing Subjects in a NASA Environment 179
- Discussion 181
Chapter 13. The Position of Computing Science in the University Structure 187
- Introduction 187
- Existing Solutions to the Problem 188
- The Needs for Computer Science Instruction and Research 189
- Computer Science as an Academic Discipline 190
- The Computer Science Faculty 191
- Academic, Administrative and Political Problems 191
- Summary and Conclusions 193
Chapter 14. The Computing Center and the Academic Program 195
- Introduction 195
- Computing Center Service Functions 196
- The Operating Policy of a Computing Center 196
- University Support of a Computing Center 196
- The Relationship between Computing Centers and Computing Science Departments 197
- Computer Center Directors 198
- The Centralization of University Computing Facilities in the Computing Center 198
- Joint Appointments between the Computing Center and Academic Departments 198
- Administrative Computing in a Computing Center 199
- Resource Allocation Procedures and Priority Problems 199
- The Evolution of Computing Facilities; Regionalization and Networks 200
- Non-University Projects and Usage, Industrial and Business Joint Ventures 200
- Discussion 202
Chapter 15. University Education in Computing Science 211
- Introduction 211
- Intellectual Respectability 212
- Educational Programs 214
- Organizational Structures 216
- Undergraduate Academic Programs 219
- Master's Program 222
- Doctoral Program 226
- Computing Centers 229
- Conclusions 231
Appendix: Computers in Higher Education 233
References 249
Index 251

Proceedings of a Conference on Graduate Academic and Related Research Programs in Computing Science, Held at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, June 1967

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