Revitalizing the computer science course for non-majors (abstract)

Burd, Barry; Brookshear, J. Glenn; Decker, Rick; Gustavson, Frances G.; Lintner, Mildred D.; Scragg, Greg W.

doi:10.1145/199688.199894

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“…The non-majors computing course has been a subject of much discussion, as evidenced by many papers in the literature as well as panel discussions going back at least ten years [1]. Some argue that computers should be used to help students solve problems, rather than teach students basic programming and the like.…”

Section: Other Non-major Coursesmentioning

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A robust web programming and graphics course for non-majors

Gousie

2006

Proceedings of the 37th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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Web Programming, Graphics, and Design is a course with no prerequisites that teaches non-computer science majors how to create their own sophisticated web pages. The course begins with the use of popular software such as Dreamweaver and Fireworks and then progresses to writing interactive web pages in Java. Students learn how to program with Java's Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) as well as the graphics library, leading to the creation of 3D images. Solving problems involving mathematics is a theme throughout much of the course. Finally, following Wheaton College's curricular emphasis on inter-departmental offerings, the course is linked with Graphic Design I in the Art Department, enabling students to learn the design portion in even greater depth.

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Section: Other Non-major Coursesmentioning

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A robust web programming and graphics course for non-majors

Gousie

2006

Proceedings of the 37th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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“…This course'is generally known as a "computer literacy" course, although there is no consensus on what "computer literacy" encompasses ( [4], [6]). In recent years the trend has been to emphasize principles and concepts rather than to concentrate on : specific languages or applications.…”

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The Internet as a motivating theme in a math/computer core course for nonmajors

Gurwitz¹

1998

Proceedings of the Twenty-Ninth SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education

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“…lntrociuction , Most Computer Science departments offer an introductory course geared toward students who are not planning to major in computer science. This course'is generally known as a "computer literacy" course, although there is no consensus on what "computer literacy" encompasses ( [4], [6]). In recent years the trend has been to emphasize principles and concepts rather than to concentrate on : specific languages or applications.…”

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