Anticipating the Software Engineer: The Academic Preparation.
Abstract
Beginning with the specification of the knowledge required to develop systems at the Navy Surface Weapons Center (NSWC), this report focuses on the identification of the knowledge to be gained through academic preparation and on-the-job experience. Discrimination of the relative importance of knowledge areas also enables the distinction between software and systems engineers. A review of efforts to define software engineering and to provide academic programs leads to the conclusion that NSWC requirements are not atypical. Conclusions and recommendations on the development of software engineers specifically treat the issues of the definition of software engineering, the confusion between software and systems engineers, the areas of academic preparation, the knowledge background to be gained through experience, and the necessary training of management with regard to software development technology. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA086827
Entities
People
- Richard E. Nance
- Walter P. Warner
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division