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I assume and hope "CIS" is short for something like Computer & Information Systems. But I wouldn't be surprised if they called it Science. I've seen curricula like that and it makes me sad.
There's nothing wrong per se with teaching specific tools to those who don't need to know more. But to pretend that sort of instruction will make you a strong technologist or builder of things is bad.
Theory for me has been the basis of what most would call a successful career. The languages and tools I have built and used are a byproduct of the practice of applying that theory. Theory is what I think should be taught as the core of any "science", even though the theory won't prepare you for a career applying it more than incidentally.
There are so many things about my career and work life that disappoint me or make me outright angry. People disregarding good engineering practice (usually just because of laziness!) and such. Mostly it's stuff I can change. I looked back at some of PZ's posts earlier in the thread and I think I'm finally prepared to force some of those changes.
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