Dr. Peter B. Hendersen
	    Head of Computer Science and Software Engineering
                          Butler University

          
                               Abstract

Computer science and software engineering are young, maturing disciplines.
As with other mathematically based disciplines, such as the natural
sciences, economics and engineering, it takes time for the mathematical
roots to grow and flourish. The current mathematics requirements for
computer science and software engineering majors may not be appropriate,
and the mathematics material that is appropriate is not integrated into
the courses. The Computing Curriculum 2001 explicitly includes discrete
mathematics in the core and recommends that this material be covered
early.  Also, the MAA CUPM Curriculum Guide 2004 recommends a freshman
level discrete mathematics.  These partly address the requirements issue,
but not the integration problem.

This presentation will identify and motivate the topics to be included in
freshman discrete mathematics, discuss curricula issues, present evidence
that teaching discrete mathematics and problem-solving early is
beneficial, and discuss ways in which important mathematical concepts can
be reinforced in computer science and software engineering courses.