Work in Progress: Assessing the Teaching of the Science of Design in Computer Science Programs

The science of design (SoD) for software intensive systems is a new National Science Foundation initiative. Developing a science of design is a challenging task. Establishment of a solid foundation for this field will require time and careful step by step planning. An essential first step requires us to assess and review the teaching of design to computer science students. This paper discusses essential elements for consideration during the training of software and computer system engineers and a new vision necessary for the field. We articulate our plan to survey the California State University Science programs to assess if and how essential design elements are integrated in their curricula