Title :
A breadth-first introductory course for computing majors in the College of Engineering
Author :
Bagert, Donald ; Marcy, William M. ; Calloni, Been A.
Author_Institution :
Texas Tech Univ., Lubbock, TX, USA
Abstract :
The Texas Tech Department of Computer Science has created a introductory course for its computer science majors. This course has a purpose similar to the introductory courses in traditional engineering programs. Unlike previous computing courses, it takes a “breadth-first” approach rather than teach only programming, and has structured, “closed” laboratory sessions on a weekly basis. This course has significantly increased both the retention and passing rates for the next computer course (which still emphasizes programming), and the computer science graduation rates
Keywords :
computer science education; educational courses; programming; student experiments; USA; breadth-first approach; computer science; education; engineering programs; graduation rates; introductory course; laboratory; passing rates; programming; retention; Computer Society; Computer science; Data engineering; Data structures; Educational institutions; Laboratories; Machinery; Professional societies; Programming profession; Software algorithms;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 1993. Twenty-Third Annual Conference. 'Engineering Education: Renewing America's Technology', Proceedings.
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1482-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.1993.405444
