A model curriculum for an associate of science in computer science, based on the ACM model, AACJC and CSAB guidelines

• Main Author: Wilson, Diane Easter
• Other Authors: Ball State University. Dept. of Computer Science.
• Format: Others
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Computer science > Study and teaching (Higher)
• Online Access: http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/handle/handle/184189; http://liblink.bsu.edu/uhtbin/catkey/770947

This thesis argues that an AS model in computer science needs to be independent of a BS model because their student populations are distinct. The first two years of a BS model cannot be successfully copied in the AS environment. The AS model curriculum must begin at a different level while also providing competencies comparable to those in the first two years of a BS curriculum.Three questions had to be addressed before an AS model could be formulated. 1) What is an AS in computer science? Specific attention was given to the AA, AAS, BA and BS degrees, along with computer engineering, information systems, systems analysis and data processing majors. 2) How does the student population of the AS differ from other degrees? Compared to their BS counterpart, the AS population is weighted toward female, older, ethnicly diverse, mobile, part-time, remedial students who have additional responsibilities. 3) Lastly, is there a need for standardization? An unequivocable yes was the answer. After exploring these questions a model was presented.The proposed model attempted to address the primary goals of the educational, industrial and accreditation organizations (AACJC, ACM and CSAB). A very explicit description of the model was followed by two implementations. === Department of Computer Science