CS2013-final-report

GV
The storage of analog signals in digital form is a general computing idea, as is storing
information vs. re-computing. (This outcome appears in System Fundamentals, also.)
HCI Although the core hours have not increased, there is a change in emphasis within this
knowledge area to recognize the increased importance of design methods and
interdisciplinary approaches within the specialty.
IAS
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IS
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This is a new knowledge area. All of these outcomes reflect the growing emphasis in the
profession on security. The IAS knowledge area contains specific security and assurance
knowledge units; however, it is also heavily integrated with many other knowledge areas.
For example defensive programming is addressed in Core-Tier1 and Core-Tier2 hours
within the Programming Languages, System Fundamentals, Software Engineering, and
Operating Systems Knowledge Areas.
The core outcomes in this Knowledge Area reflect topics that are broader than a typical
database course. They can easily be covered in a traditional database course, but they
must be explicitly addressed.
Greater emphasis has been placed on machine learning than in the past. Additional
guidance has been provided on what is expected of students with respect to understanding
the challenges of implementing and using intelligent systems.
There is greater focus on the comparison of IP and Ethernet networks, and increased
attention to wireless networking. A related topic is reliable delivery. Here there is also
added emphasis on implementation of protocols and applications.
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