• 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