Models for Undergraduate Project Courses in Software Engineering
Abstract
The software engineering course provides undergraduates with an opportunity to learn something about real-world software development. Since software engineering is far from being a mature engineering discipline, it is possible to define a completely satisfactorily syllabus. Content with sound basis in short supply, and the material often taught is at high risk of becoming obsolete within a few years. Undergraduate software engineering courses are now offered in more than a hundred universities. Although three textbooks dominate the market, there is not yet consensus on the scope and form of the course. The two major decisions an instructor faces are the balance between technical and management topics and the relation between the lecture and project components. We discuss these two decisions, with support from sample syllable and survey data on course offerings in the United States and Canada. We also offer some advice on the management of a project-oriented course.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA241780
Entities
People
- James E. Tomayko
- Mary Shaw
Organizations
- Carnegie Mellon University