What is different with Python ?

[Roy Smith]

In article <OPkre.380$kX4.252 at newssvr30.news.prodigy.com>,
Philippe C. Martin <philippe at philippecmartin.com> wrote:
>> So you're arguing that a CS major should start by learning electronics
>> fundamentals, how gates work, and how to design hardware(*)? Because
>> that's what the concrete level *really* is. Start anywhere above that,
>> and you wind up needing to look both ways.
>
>Some very good schools still believe that

Historically, CS departments either grew out of EE departments or Math
departments.  That happened back in the 60's and 70's, but I suspect
they still tend to show their roots in how they teach.