Mathematical Considerations in Two-Year Computing Degrees: The Evolution of Math in Curricular Guidelines
Christian Servín, Elizabeth K. Hawthorne, Lori Postner, Cara Tang, Cindy S. Tucker · 2023
Incorporating mathematics in computing has been a subject of ongoing deliberation within computing curriculum recommendations spanning several decades. Depending on the specific computing area or program, there is a variation in the advocated number of math contact hours. For instance, two-year programs like community colleges require many math hours due to curriculum alignment and agreements with four-year colleges. In other cases, the regional workforce and the career opportunities provided by local industry partners influence a degree program’s math courses/topics.