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The Fourth Annual AUC Conference for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Achievement (EURECA) 2008. “A Modified Computer Science Curriculum for the 21 st Century” Presented by: Ahmed El- Deeb Computer Science and Engineering Department ahmed.eldeeb@ieee.org.
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The Fourth Annual AUC Conference for Excellence in Undergraduate Research, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Achievement (EURECA) 2008 “A Modified Computer Science Curriculum for the 21st Century” Presented by: Ahmed El-Deeb Computer Science and Engineering Department ahmed.eldeeb@ieee.org
Background: • Computer Science is the study of theoretical foundations of computing and its implementation and application in computer systems [Wikipedia]. • It involves the study of: • Science: Physics, Mathematics. • Programming: languages, algorithms. • Engineering: Electronics, Software Engineering.
Quick Facts: • The percentage of students admitting to computer science and engineering programs has dropped 35% worldwide for year 2006. • Computing and technology scientists are very limited due to the minor involvement of young scientists (As they are basically not qualified). • Many problems facing communities due to lack of engineers and scientists connectedness to communities’ problems.
Problem Definition • Computer Science education is not addressing the worldwide reliance over technology. • Computer Science education is not addressing students’ interests. • Computer Science education is not preparing contributing scientists and engineers.
Solutions • Cross-departmental Program. • Partitioning the program. • Expert-student professional activities. • Civic Engagement Projects (instead of traditional assignment).
Conclusion • With the minor adjustments proposed, we will be able to prepare young scientists and engineers: • Specialized into their area of interest related to computing (Cross-departmental). • Aware of scientific, research methodologies, and practical approaches (Expert-Student relationship). • Sensitive to communities and very people’s problems (Civic-engagement projects).
Thank You! Questions…