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Foil 27 Remarks on the Curriculum and Student Audience

From Computational Science Overview May 1195 Presentation at Illinois Computational Science Seminar -- May 5,1995. by Geoffrey C. Fox


1 Computational Science can attract computing development students (computer science) as well computer user (applications such as Physics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry) students
2 The same course material can sometimes be used for both classes of students although some adjustment can be needed
  • (Syracuse) computer science students are not taught matrices, Fourier transforms etc. -- typical application student is
  • Base programming knowledge sometimes insufficient
    • At Syracuse, we teach structured supplementary lab course for undergraduates
    • We have not found this necessary for graduate students
3 For "Information track" expect more serious mismatch in background with computer user community not having mathematical training of computer science.

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