Some suggestions on a computer science undergraduate curriculum

Summary form only given. The suggestions are based on a purposeful definition of computer science that might inspire study and innovation and a teaching paradigm that fits the human brain and involves reintegrating any subject studied into a larger context. The suggestions are: (1) a core curriculum in the first year should include a thorough study of the functioning of the human brain as a computing system and the human body as an input/output system, and this study should include extensive laboratory work; (2) a sound teaching paradigm should include systematic reintegration of subjects taught with each other and with the larger body of human endeavor; it is also important to show the student that the act of isolating any object from its context, as part of the scientific method has its limitations; and (3) a study of the history of computing is vital and should be included.<>