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Recommended Citation: Longenecker, H E, R J Daigle, and V J Harvey. Discrete Mathematics: An Option for ABET Accreditation, but Does it Make Sense as a Support Course for an Information Systems Curriculum? In The Proceedings of the Information Systems Education Conference 2004, v 21 (Newport): §2222. ISSN: 1542-7382.

Discrete Mathematics: An Option for ABET Accreditation, but Does it Make Sense as a Support Course for an Information Systems Curriculum?

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Herbert E. (Bart) Longenecker, Jr    [a1] [a2]
School of Computer and Information Sciences
University of South Alabama    [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA    [c1] [c2]

Roy J. Daigle    [a1] [a2]
School of Computer and Information Sciences
University of South Alabama    [u1] [u2]
Mobile, Alabama, USA    [c1] [c2]

Valerie J. Harvey    [a1] [a2]
Computer & Information Systems
Robert Morris University    [u1] [u2]
Moon Township, Pennsylvania, USA    [c1] [c2]

It has always been argued that mathematics plays an important role in development of technical problem solving abilities of Information Systems professionals. Certainly, algebra, calculus and statistics have been though to be relevant supporting disciplines for information systems programs. While computer science discipline has recognized the relevance of discrete mathematics, and in fact, requires competency in the discipline for accreditation. ABET (2004) accreditation standards have acknowledged the potential relevance of discrete mathematics to the information systems discipline, and allows discrete mathematics to be counted among the three course requirement for mathematics and statistics needed for program accreditation. Yet, there is far less than acceptance of discrete mathematics among IS faculty as an acceptable requirement. Indeed, many faculty feel that the discipline is esoteric, and a playground for rogue mathematicians to terrorize unsuspecting IS students.

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