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TTAC approves Computer Science field of study after debate over math prerequisites
Summary
TTAC approved a Computer Science field of study using the alternative framework; members debated whether Calculus 1 should be 3 or 4 credits, the role of prerequisites (precalculus/college algebra), and how to preserve articulation while protecting student pathways.
The Texas Transfer Advisory Committee voted to adopt a recommended Computer Science field of study and will forward the package to the commissioner for approval after staff post it for public comment.
Nina Jaboher, computer science professor and department chair at Lone Star College, presented the recommended curriculum and explained the committee's compromise to allow either 3- or 4-credit calculus options in order to accommodate varying institutional articulation agreements. "Our…
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