Coy, W. (2004). Between the disciplines. ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 36(2), 7–10.
“Between the disciplines” was first published in the year 2004 to explain the nature and characteristics of computer science. The journal not only explains computer science in its authentic details but also analyses its usability in a future-oriented manner that aims to expose the position of computer science in the future information technology world. Furthermore, the article explains that computer science initially originated as a unique discipline meant to train young professionals in the technological field so as to supplement the increased need for information technology. The evolution of computer science is highlighted as a by-product of the evolution of information technology, but the article further goes ahead to advocate for the preparation of more computer science professionals to supplement the new opportunities created by a new human-technology interaction.
“Between the Disciplines” exposes a thorough analysis of computer science and gives practical examples of real-life situations in the applicability of computers science. Explanations about Kant and the German connection are one such example. The contents of the article are also expansive and comprehensive in that it elaborates and contrasts other disciplines of science that are compared to computer science. Reference is made regarding the importance of motives behind splitting science into respective groups. In addition, the article exposes how the act of splitting science into respective disciplines is a unique and new concept, but more motivation is derived from the concept that universities are increasingly feeling the pressure of supplying graduates who can transcend the needs for a given scientific discipline. Comprehensively, “Between the Disciplines” is an important asset in the understanding of computer science and the understanding of the working of other scientific disciplines.
Denning, P. (1999). Computer Science: The Discipline. Encyclopedia of Computer Science, 1.
“Computer Science: The Discipline” has a strong degree of credibility in its contents because it has appeared in several publications, including the Encyclopedia for Computer Science. The article was initially published in August 1997, but several revisions were made on it to provide a complete and revised copy in July 1999. The article discusses computer science in detail by explaining its history, past and future changes to explain the current nature of the discipline. The article also notes that computer science is nothing more than a group of people and institutions that have been formed to take care of the world’s demand for computing and information technology services. In painstaking detail, the article discusses the following: computer science domains, standards of computer science, principal subdivisions of computer science, the relationship of computer science with other fields, computer science subareas, and the future of computer science. The analysis is very useful to people of various science disciplines, but its biggest shortcoming emanates from the fact that, though it is meant to explain computer science, people who are new to the discipline cannot effectively understand the scientific terminologies used in the article.
Hoganson, K. (2001). Alternative curriculum models for integrating computer science and information systems analysis, recommendations, pitfalls, opportunities, accreditations, and trends. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 17(2), 313–325.
Hoganson’s article is primarily based on dissecting the future of computer science by analyzing the future itself. There is a strong effort made by the author to draw a relationship between computer science and business, with a lot of emphasis being made on how to position computer science in light of a highly demanding business environment. The article also exposes several areas about computer science, especially regarding the operation-ability of the concept to include aspects such as model interface, overlap, and such features. This article is highly credible and reliable for future research studies because it is journal-based and includes periodic reviews from the peers involved. This attribute guarantees the article’s professionalism and reliability. The article’s methodology is, however, vague because of the interchange of computer referencing terms for information systems science and the frequent attribution of integrating computer science models.
Khazanchi, D. & Bjorn, M. (2000). Is information system a science? An inquiry into the nature of the information systems discipline. ACM SIGMIS Database, 31(3), 24–42.
Is information system a science? An inquiry into the nature of the information systems discipline takes people through the identity crisis shrouding the emergence of computer science as a unique academic discipline. The article notes that there are significant challenges surrounding the synchronization of computer science with other disciplines and businesses in general, as the core problem surrounding the appreciation of the discipline. Much of the debate included in the study revolves around philosophical concerns regarding computer science and if computer science should be accepted as a unique discipline of its own. This article is highly credible and reliable for future research studies because it is journal-based and includes periodic reviews from the peers involved. This attribute guarantees the article’s professionalism and reliability. From this understanding, the article, therefore, stands out as a useful resource in understanding the role of computer science in today’s business world.
Kelly, S., Gibson, N., Holland, C. & Light, B. (1999). Focus Issue on Legacy Information Systems and Business Process Engineering: a Business Perspective of Legacy Information Systems. Communications of the AIS, 2(7), 1–27.
Focus Issue on Legacy Information Systems and Business Process Engineering: a Business Perspective of Legacy Information Systems explains the information technology change which has happened in the world today as a prerequisite to the emergence of computer science as a unique discipline. The article narrows down to the legacy information system and notes that it is normally perceived from a technological perspective. The article’s methodology is based on research findings obtained from 15 articles which expose the fact that legacy information systems are primarily based on business and technical concerns. This article is highly credible and reliable for future research studies because it is journal-based and includes periodic reviews from the peers involved. This attribute guarantees the article’s professionalism and reliability.
Polack, J. (2009). Planning a CIS Education within a CS Framework. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 25(2), 100–106.
Planning a CIS Education within a CS Framework focuses on academic reforms, which have taken place at the University of Mary Washington. The article exposes the academic changes made to the university’s degree program, in light of new findings regarding information technology demands from the outside world, based on statistics from the US labor department. This article is highly credible and reliable for future research studies because it is journal-based and includes periodic reviews from the peers involved. This attribute guarantees the article’s professionalism and reliability. The articles’ methodology includes the practice of other universities, and this provides a credible source of research data to be used by several researchers in the future. The article’s biggest flaw, however, stems from the fact that the study only samples universities from one locality.