Making computing attractive for non-majors: a course design

Authors:
Stan Kurkovsky
Affiliations:
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2007

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Abstract

This paper presents an introductory computer science course "Introduction to Internet Programming and Applications" offered to non-computer science majors. The main objectives of this course are to introduce students to the field of computing, keep them engaged in the course and perhaps spark their interest in the field of computing. This paper also presents the results of a study of student perceptions of computer science and their reactions to this course.