Title :
Designing a small-footprint curriculum in computer science
Author :
Downey, Allen B. ; Stein, Lynn Andrea
Author_Institution :
Olin Coll. of Eng., Needham, MA
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;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0256-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2006.322660
