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    <p>The main reason is that many (most?) universities considers themselves to have a different goal than a trade school. As such, they want to teach students <strong>how to learn</strong>, and the fundamental principles of the discipline. Additionally, algorithms and data structures will apply to any programming language, and is not dependent on specific tools (which may or may not still be in use by graduation).</p> <p>In Computer Science, that means algorithms, data structures, computer theory, compiler theory, etc. The stuff that you're listing is less about understanding how to program, how to solve problems, etc. It's about the practice of programming (which, incidentally, is an amazing book for anyone in college with the intention of working as a programmer). Now, much of this will not be used at an entry level code monkey position, leading some people to think it isn't useful. I disagree. I think it can be extremely useful. However, it doesn't mean that after you get your CS degree, you know everything you'll ever need to work as a programmer.</p> <p>Which also isn't to say that the things you mention aren't useful. They are. You'll have trouble working on as a programmer if you don't learn them, and I do think they should be taught in college, at least to a certain extent. I would look at teaching version control, unit testing, etc, at the same way I would look at an undergraduate programming in art, and the teaching of what paint brushes are and which ones should be used for various cases.</p>
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