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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


Computational Science can attract computing development students (computer science) as well computer user (applications such as Physics, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry) students
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
For "Information track" expect more serious mismatch in background with computer user community not having mathematical training of computer science.



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