Debugging geographers: teaching programming to non-computer scientists

被引:14
作者
Muller, Catherine L. [1 ]
Kidd, Chris [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Birmingham Edgbaston, Sch Geog Earth & Environm Sci, Birmingham B15 2TT, W Midlands, England
[2] Univ Maryland, Earth Syst Sci Interdisciplinary Ctr, College Pk, MD 20740 USA
[3] NASA, Goddard Space Flight Ctr, Greenbelt, MD 20771 USA
基金
美国国家航空航天局;
关键词
FORTRAN programming; R; Linux; module design; meteorology; postgraduate teaching in geography;
D O I
10.1080/03098265.2014.908275
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
The steep learning curve associated with computer programming can be a daunting prospect, particularly for those not well aligned with this way of logical thinking. However, programming is a skill that is becoming increasingly important. Geography graduates entering careers in atmospheric science are one example of a particularly diverse group who often require a better knowledge and understanding of computing. Critically, there is a necessity in the field for people with a diverse range of data analysis and modelling abilities. This article outlines the module design and evaluation of an introductory programming course for non-computer scientists within a UK geography department.
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页码:175 / 192
页数:18
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