Software product proposals in a computer science course for non-majors

  • Authors:
  • Clifton Kussmaul

  • Affiliations:
  • Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA

  • Venue:
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

Proposals for software products can be used to structure and motivate a variety of topics in an introductory computer science course for non-majors. This concept was inspired by the author's experiences in industry and in developing a capstone project course. This paper begins by discussing some of the challenges presented by courses for non-majors. It then outlines a written proposal for a software product. Finally, it describes ways in which this concept could be integrated into different types of courses.