Discussed are the requirements of a software-oriented engineering curriculum that also includes use of computer hardware. Three areas are identified as necessary in such a curriculum: functional area users, systems programming, and mini-micro technology. Each of these areas is discussed in terms of instructional methods and suggested topics.…

The experience with various computer implementations at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory is described and it is concluded that resource-shared facilities, such as ADP service centers and general-purpose time-sharing systems, are adequate for off-line, batch-mode library housekeeping and for current awareness services, but are not well suited to…

This paper describes a series of FORTRAN IV computer models which are the content-oriented subject matter for a college course in forest planning. The course objectives, the planning problem, and the ten planning aid models are listed. Student comments and evaluation of the program are included. (BT)

Tells how a college yearbook staff uses the computer as an aid in four staff functions: recruiting new yearbook staff members, scheduling the taking of class pictures, indexing, and making fall yearbook deliveries to seniors who have been graduated. (GW)

A computer operating system spans multiple layers of complexity, from commands entered at a keyboard to the details of electronic switching. In addition, the system is organized as a hierarchy of abstractions. Various parts of such a system and system dynamics (using the Unix operating system as an example) are described. (JN)

Provides selected examples to illustrate the impact of computers in science. Indicates that the most important single factor that has affected and will continue to affect the use of computers in science is the steady advance of technology, especially in the areas of logic and memory. (JN)

Evaluates the use of computerized cash registers in school lunch programs. They provide accurate records on food items sold (listing them by categories), can save time, and may perform many other sophisticated functions that improve efficiency and accountability. (MD)

Computing began at Rice University with the first computer project on campus about 1958. In 1960 a computer center was formed. Today's Institute for Computer Services and Applications serves Rice administration, departments, faculty, and students by writing systems, maintaining files, entering data, retrieving information, etc. (MLW)

Argues that the telecommunications field has specific computer applications; therefore courses on how to use computer programs for audience analysis, station accounting, newswriting, etc., should be included in the telecommunications curriculum. (PD)

Suggests a comprehensive planning process for consolidating existing computer resources and acquiring new resources. Considers components of the academic computing plan--development of instructional goals and objectives; computing requirements of teachers and students; accessibility, security, and data communications; development of support…

The present mode of computer usage, with its emphasis on numerical problem solving, in typical undergraduate mathematics courses is questioned. The role of the computer in developing an awareness of shape and pattern is emphasized. (DT)

This article presents information favorable to the use of computerization and student data systems in financial aid administration. (JC)