Sciences, computing, informatics: who is the keeper of the real faith?

Benvenuti, Laura and Vet van der, Paul E. and Veer van der, Gerrit C. (2011) Sciences, computing, informatics: who is the keeper of the real faith? In: Computer Science Education Research Conference, CSERC 2011, 7-8 April 2011, Heerlen, the Netherlands.

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Abstract:	Computing, or informatics as we call it in Europe, covers many areas. In this paper we will discuss an important difference between two of these areas: software engineering and information systems. Epistemology, the study of the question: "What grounds can we justifiably have for believing the truth of assertions about reality?", is complex in informatics. This question has different answers, depending on the area we investigate. Curricula in informatics do not discuss this difference explicitly. In our opinion, they should.
Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item
Faculty:	Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS)
Research Group:	Human Media Interaction (HMI)
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