As more states and districts teach computer science, there's a debate over whether coding or theory should dominate.

Since the 1940s, computer programming has become significantly more sophisticated. One thing that hasn’t changed is that it still primarily consists of programmers specifying rules for computers ...

This program accepts applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in areas other than computer science and offers them opportunities to learn the fundamentals of programming and theory in computer science.

Guzdial points out that the first programming language to study is especially important for students majoring in fields other than computer science.

Universities with more highly respected computer science programs introduce programming concepts alongside theory in their introductory computer science courses. The Massachusetts Institute of ...

If we get more comprehensive theory about programming expertise, it will lead to better methods for learning and teaching computer programming," Kubo says.

To cover the use of mathematical programming models in practice, and an introduction to the theory and computational methods, as described under the headings of the lecture courses below.

The goals of the computer science department are: To introduce students to the fundamentals of computer programming, theory and underlying mathematical and scientific principles.

Program Description The PhD in Computer Engineering program offers intensive preparation in design, programming, theory and applications. Training is provided for both academically oriented students ...

Program Description The graduate programs in computer science offer intensive preparation in design, programming, theory and applications. Training is provided for both academically oriented students ...