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A Combined Knowledge and Competency (CKC) Model for Computer Science Curricula

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Richard L. Blumenthal,

Susan L. Epstein,

Monica D. AndersonAuthors Info & Claims

ACM Inroads, Volume 14, Issue 3

Pages 22 - 29

https://doi.org/10.1145/3605215

Published: 16 August 2023 Publication History

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