Title :
New Computer Peripherals Syllabus for computer study program
Author :
Gerigan, Carmen ; Ogrutan, Petre
Author_Institution :
Transilvania Univ. of Brasov, Brasov, Romania
Abstract :
The dynamism of the computer peripheral field and the wide variety of peripherals requires careful attention in conducting Computer Peripherals subject. The paper proposes several improvements to the Syllabus of Computer Peripheral subject complying with the orientation outlined in international documents. The purpose of these changes is to increase the attractiveness of the subject and to improve student´s academic results. The way in which students appreciated these changes was monitored over a period of three years. The results of a pilot study confirm the effectiveness of the changes. Following these good results, changes in Syllabus were taken to other similar subjects from other specializations.
Keywords :
computer interfaces; computer peripheral equipment; computer science education; Computer Peripherals Syllabus; Computer Peripherals subject; computer peripheral field dynamism; computer study program; student academic results; Computer architecture; Computer peripherals; Computers; Educational institutions; Microcontrollers; Protocols; Training;
Conference_Titel :
Optimization of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (OPTIM), 2014 International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Bran
DOI :
10.1109/OPTIM.2014.6850960