Re:Ask HN: How would you evolve modern computer science curr...
by mathattack on Wednesday July 02, 2014 @01:43PM
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I would suggest more bridges to other programs. One could argue this exists ad-hoc with double majors, and minors, and similar, but it could be done better with more proactive thought and combined classes.
Some areas that could be combined: CS & Linguistics, CS & Physics, CS & Math, CS & Biology, CS & Chemistry, CS & Philosophy, CS & Psychology, CS & Business, CS & Geography...
These are done a little here and there, but I would like CS to cross the disciplinary divide more. Technology is eating everything, so why not teach it that way?
Some areas that could be combined: CS & Linguistics, CS & Physics, CS & Math, CS & Biology, CS & Chemistry, CS & Philosophy, CS & Psychology, CS & Business, CS & Geography...
These are done a little here and there, but I would like CS to cross the disciplinary divide more. Technology is eating everything, so why not teach it that way?