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FECS
2006
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Infusing Critical Thinking Skill Compare and Contrast into Content of Data Structures Course
This paper describes some of our efforts in infusing the critical thinking skill of comparing and contrasting into a course on data structures. Comparing and contrasting is the pr...
M. R. K. Krishna Rao, Muhammad Shafique, Kanaan A....
FECS
2006
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Cyberlaw in the Computer Science Curriculum
Gene Bailey, Ruth Bailey
FECS
2007
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Assessment and its Role in Accreditation
In this paper, we describe assessment processes at three computer science programs accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. Assessment is a vital compon...
Frances K. Bailie, Deborah Whitfield, Adel M. Abun...
FECS
2007
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Designing Software Engineering Option within Computer Science Bachelor of Science Program
- This paper describes a Software Engineering Option (SEO) within the current BS in Computer Science program at UMASS Dartmouth. The SE Option reuses significant portion of the exi...
Jan Bergandy, Paul L. Bergstein, Boleslaw Mikolajc...
FECS
2007
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Identifying Neurologic Music Therapy Techniques Amenable to Automation
- Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) can improve deficiencies in speech, motor, and cognitive skills. This paper introduces the field to computer scientists by explaining the rationale...
Billy Harris
FECS
2007
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Infusing Critical Thinking Skill Classification into a Software Engineering Course
Life long learning is important to keep oneself up-to-date in ones profession. Due to the rapid evolutionary nature of computer science, life long learning becomes even more impor...
Muhammad Shafique, Kanaan A. Faisal, M. R. K. Kris...
FECS
2007
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Adding Some Lab Time is Good, Adding More Must be Better: the Benefits and Barriers to Lab-Centric Courses
: This paper examines the benefits that can arise from increased use of labs in computer science instruction. While some use of labs is widespread in the earliest computer science ...
Nathaniel Titterton, Michael J. Clancy
FECS
2007
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Team-Based Project Design of an Autonomous Robot
In this paper, we discuss the design and engineering of the C-P30, a custom robot design at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. This robot is designed by undergraduate com...
Thomas Norrie, John Seng
FECS
2007
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Game Design as a Writing Course in the Liberal Arts
- The School of Computer Science, Telecommunications, and Information Systems (CTI) is a technologically-focused college within DePaul University. While DePaul CTI has a large numb...
Amber Settle, Robin Burke, Lucia Dettori
FECS
2007
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Providing Experiential Learning Through Transnational Teamwork
- The requirement for high standards of professionalism in graduating Computer Science and Information Technology students suggests the applicability of experiential learning. This...
Kirsten Wahlstrom, Susan Tyerman, Rebecca Witt, Ky...