A new, software design based, financially responsible computer science major at a small liberal arts college

Authors:
David P. Voorhees
Affiliations:
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY
Venue:
Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Year:
2008

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Abstract

This paper describes a new computer science major at a small liberal arts college. This major emphasizes the theory and practice of software design and includes a two-semester research/capstone course. Given the historically cyclic demand for computer science, the curriculum has been designed to minimize the number of full-time faculty needed to support the program. The rationale for the curriculum decisions made and the challenges that lie ahead are discussed.