DocumentCode
1730289
Title
Designing a small-footprint curriculum in computer science
Author
Downey, Allen B. ; Stein, Lynn Andrea
Author_Institution
Olin Coll. of Eng., Needham, MA
fYear
2006
Firstpage
21
Lastpage
26
Abstract
We describe an innovative computing curriculum that combines elements of computer science, engineering and design. Although it is tailored to the constraints we face at Olin College, it contains elements that are applicable to the design of a CS major at a small school, a CS minor, or an interdisciplinary program that includes computing. We present the core courses in the program as well as several courses that are meant to connect the computing curriculum to other fields. We summarize the lessons we have learned from the first few years of this program
Keywords
computer science education; design; engineering education; computer science education; computing curriculum; engineering curriculum design; Computer languages; Computer science; Computer science education; Context; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Software design; Software systems; Teamwork; Engineering curriculum design; computer science education;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
ISSN
0190-5848
Print_ISBN
1-4244-0256-5
Electronic_ISBN
0190-5848
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/FIE.2006.322660
Filename
4117160
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