For the first week of classes, we'll focus on some definitions and distinctions, here are just a few sources I found interesting for a start -

McConnell ref:  http://www.stevemcconnell.com/psd/04-senotcs.htm

Connell ref (Dr. Dobbs):  http://www.ddj.com/architect/217701907

Janzen:  http://users.csc.calpoly.edu/~djanzen/secsdiff.html

Canada: http://compsci.ca/blog/6-degrees-of-computer-science/

SE Radio: http://www.se-radio.net/podcast/2009-11/episode-149-difference-between-software-engineering-and-computer-science-chuck-conne

Diff Between dot net: http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/difference-between-computer-science-and-software-engineering/

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Hints and Tips on giving a talk in theoretical computer science but applicable to us in Software Engineering. Read the paper by Parberry referenced in that page.

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Brooks - Silver Bullet

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RSML requirements modeling language

Therac-25 paper

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