J. Daniel Couger

Information systems curriculum recommendations for the 80s: undergraduate and graduate programs

The recommendations of the 1972 and 1973 ACM Curriculum Committee on Information Systems programs have been influential in the development of degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The earlier curriculum has been revised and updated based on advances in the field over the past nine years. The report discusses the continuing need for education related to the definition, analysis, design, construction, and management of information systems in organizations. The structure of both bachelors and masters level programs are described and courses are defined. Course outlines include rationale for the courase, course objectives, instructional modes, and a list of topics. Each topic is weighted in terms of suggested percent of time devoted to the subject.

Curriculum recommendations for undergraduate programs in information systems

The need for education related to information systems in organizations is discussed, and a curriculum is proposed for an undergraduate program. Material necessary for such pr0gram~/is identified, and courses incorporating it are specified. Detailed~ourse descriptions are presented. Program organization and problems of implementation are discussed.

Information systems '95 curriculum model: a collaborative effort

This paper provides a progress report of the joint curriculum task force effort to develop a new model curriculum for undergraduate programs in Information Systems. The curriculum work is the first collaborative effort between ACM and other professional societies associated with information systems education. The paper presents a brief background description, current task force activities, list of recommended courses and course description, and other addressed curricula related issues.

18th edition of Computer-Oriented Bibliography lists 303 new books

Although barely out pubescence, the Al/Expert Systems field begat some excellent books in 1984. Yet this category accounts for only five of the more than 300 new books in the 18th edition of the Annual Bibliography of Computer-Oriented Books, released this month by the University of Colorado.

Eastern bloc computing environments

For example, the use of a UNIVAC 1106 in the Polish central planning agency was quite a surprise. Also, the Polish petrochemical union (one of the largest industrial groups in Poland) uses a Honeywell 2060 computer. In Romania, the prestigious Academy of Economic Studies uses an IBM 370/135 as its central computer. All U.S. computers are purchased outright. Maintenance is provided by the user organizations.