John W. Hamblen

Recommendations for master's level programs in computer science: a report of the ACM curriculum committee on computer science

The ACM Committee on Curriculum in Computer Science has spent two years investigating masters degree programs in Computer Science. This report contains the conclusions of that effort. Recommendations are made concerning the form, entrance requirements, possible courses, staffing levels, intent, library resources, and computing resources required for an academic, professional, or specialized masters degree. These recommendations specify minimum requirements which should be met by any masters programs. The Committee believes that the details of a particular masters program should be determined and continually updated by the faculty involved. A single or a small number of model programs are not as appropriate at the graduate level as at the bachelors level.

Computer manpower in the United States-supply and demand: an update

Results of a survey conducted by the author in late 1974 are presented and used to give estimates of Computer Manpower production for 1974-75. These production estimates are compared with needs estimates presented in an earlier paper (SIGCSE Bulletin December, 1975). All postsecondary institutions were surveyed and a 61% response was obtained. Lists of degree programs reported in the Computer Sciences are also presented.

Why Computer-Based Education Is Making Slow Progress: An Analysis of Costs and Other Impediments.

AbstractComputer-based Education has been around for more than twenty years. Why is its use not more widespread? The authors discuss costs and other impediments. Costs presented are based upon an experiment involving nine schools in Florida, using PLA TO furnished by Florida State University Computer Center, with funding from the Florida Legislature during 1979 and 1980.

Computer Manpower: Through 1984‐1985

The numbers of four‐year graduates of computer‐related programs are expected to have peaked in 1986‐1987. Heretofore, unpublished data on production of computer‐related programs at all levels, on a state by state basis, are given for 1983‐1984 and 1984‐1985. A need is stated for the collection of cohort data so that we may have an early warning system on production trends and a call is made for a new model for estimating computer manpower needs.

Are the university computer sciences satisfying industry (Panel Discussion)

B a r r y B. F l a c h s b a r t M c D o n a l d-D o u g l a s A u t o m a t i o n Co.

Microcomputer Networks for Introductory Computer Science.

AbstractMicrocomputers can help students who normally program in high level languages understand what the computer can do and what its limitations are. A course is described which provides extensive hands-on experience using a microcomputer. Students write, debug and execute several small assembly language programs. Because of the low cost of the microcomputer, increased enrollments in such courses can be accommodated most effectively through the use of multiple copies of a microcomputer instead of a single minicomputer. A network of eleven microcomputers for use by students in an introductory course in machine langauge and assembler programming is described. The sharing of peripherals by the network lowers the total cost considerably. References provide a partial list of textbooks which might be suitable for this course. The course outline is included.