Michael writes:

>Duane,

>Are you saying that You need Microsoft Office?

>If I were starting on a computer science degree today, and was told that 
>the first thing I need to learn is Microsoft Office, I'd want my money back!

You are also succumbing to a post and assuming it is accurate.

At that university cs101 is NOT a degree requirement for any of the CS/EE degrees.

The first course you take is CS110 - Introduction to Computer Science.

Let's talk about REALITY. Employers want employees who are skilled in the tools that are used in their company. They also want employees who can think clearly, evaluate information properly, and not jump to conclusions without having all the facts.

That is why you will see such courses offered. If you want your university to be training the next wave of employees with tools that are currently being used in the marketplace then you will offer such courses.

That is why you see courses at major universities that reference other proprietary technology because that technology is commonly used where graduates would get jobs. Or should they not teach database using Oracle?

When I was a CS student at a really good university I was required to take 'Introduction to Accounting' even though I was focused on 'Science' and not 'Business' computing. Why? Because the university had a requirement that all degree programs were required to take that course. 

duane

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