Topp, William Oral History Interview

Professor of Computer of Mathematics and Computer Science (1970-2014). Topics include: Math Department in the 70\u27s changes emphasis - theoretical to applied; Department responses to student demands and corporate need for computer training; Computer science and computer engineering degree programs established by the University; Department of Computer Science with fully accredited degree programs established by the University; Computer enrollment and programs flourish in the boom period of the 90\u27s; Computer faculty and programs become part of the newly formed School of Engineering and Computer Science; The years faculty members Bill Topp and Bill Ford published assembly language and data structures books that presented syntax and applications for emerging programming languages.https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/esohc/1151/thumbnail.jp