Volume 4
Volume 4, Number 65 |
August 29, 2006 |
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Jill Gerhardt-Powals
Judith Vogel
Chia-Lin Wu
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Abstract: The merits of Calculus for the Computer Science and Information Systems curriculum are discussed, and the under-representation of females and minorities in Computer Science and Mathematics is examined. An experimental course is highlighted which helps to bridge the material between Computer Science and Calculus. The course showcases female and minority involvement in Computer Science and Information Systems and Mathematics. In addition, the course acts as a tutorial for topics in Calculus. Data is presented which supports the success of this course and its objectives.
Keywords: Computer Science and Calculus, Calculus, minorities and Computer Science, females and Computer Science
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Recommended Citation: Gerhardt, Vogel, and Wu (2006). Why Do I Have to Take Calculus? Information Systems Education Journal, 4 (65). http://isedj.org/4/65/. ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2005: §3164. ISSN: 1542-7382.)