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A College/Industry Program of VAX/VMS Seminars.
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Davis, Lynn K. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Outlines an articulation program between college and industry. Describes three seminar courses using the college's computer system. Considers the benefits of the program. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Cooperative Programs
The Gap between Secondary and College Curriculum in Computer Science.
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Merritt, Susan M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1988
Argues that education in computer science in secondary schools has not kept pace with curriculum developments for college programs. Suggests definitions to be agreed upon and ways to close the gap between secondary and college programs. (PK)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Computer Science Education
Teaching Computer Organization at Jamestown Community College.
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Petiprin, Frank C. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1985
Courses for a computer technology program are listed. Hardware purchases necessary to use a mainframe computer in a single-user environment in a computer organization course is described, and sample runs from three programs are included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computers, Course Descriptions
Computer Literacy and Computer Science and Their Relationship to Mathematics.
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Johnson, Marvin L. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
Definitions of computer science and computer literacy are discussed, with their implications for college instruction and job skills. Mathematics as a necessary condition for success in both is noted. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science, Higher Education
Intuitive Appraisals of the Expected Value-A Computer Exercise.
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Maloy, B. R.; Pye, W. C. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
An exercise simulating the tossing of N dice is described. Calculation of expected gain and extension to a two-person game are each discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation, Higher Education
Counting Strictly Binary Rooted Trees: Specialized Data Structures.
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King, Ronald S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1982
A program written in PASCAL designed to find the number of binary trees possible for a given number of nodes is presented. The problem was found to be highly motivating and exciting for the group of introductory computer science students with whom it was used. (MP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
Incorporating Computer Literacy into a Mathematics Course for Preservice Elementary Teachers.
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Dewar, Jacqueline M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1986
Teaching computer literacy to preservice teachers is advocated. How such a component was added to a mathematics course for preservice elementary teachers at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles is described. (MNS)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions
Improvising with Trees in the Pascal Classroom.
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Sorkin, Sylvia J. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1991
Presented is a way to provide students with a review and an appreciation of the versatility of pointers in data structures by improvising with binary trees. Examples are described using the Pascal programing language. (KR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, College Mathematics, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
The "Write" Thing in the Mathematical Sciences.
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Freeman, Marjorie; Murphy, Michael – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1990
Described are experiences for incorporating writing assignments in mathematics and computer science courses. Reports survey results from students who participated in the courses. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Science, Course Content, Higher Education
Gedankensimulation: An Intuitive Way to Communicate Statistical Ideas.
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Jones, Kevin S. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 1992
"Gedankensimulation" is a term adapted from Einstein's "thought experiments" to indicate mentally created simulations that can help conceptualize ideas. Presents seven examples of simulations that can be utilized to solve problems or illustrate concepts in probability and statistics. Problem contexts include games of chance,…
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Computer Simulation