Conference proceeding
Software engineering education should be presented as: A. Science B. Engineering C. Technology D. All of the above E. None of the above, other
31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact on Engineering and Science Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01CH37193), v 1, pp T3D-T31 vol.1
2001
Abstract
For many, the software engineering profession is still viewed as immature. The authors contend that a major problem has to do with the current educational model(s) for software. Most computer science graduates pursue careers in software development/software engineering. Only recently, a few B.S. in Software Engineering programs began their existence. Analyses of several of these programs reveal a lack of coherent design. Some are housed in an engineering school and have the 'flavor' of engineering but lack enough emphasis on software engineering core. Some are housed on traditional CS departments, have a strong CS component with a few SwE courses, and no engineering focus. What is the right "mix"? Which of the existing BSSwE programs can be accredited? What educational model will most likely help produce a professional software engineer? Science? Engineering? Technology? This paper addresses these and other related topics and controversial issues.
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- Title
- Software engineering education should be presented as: A. Science B. Engineering C. Technology D. All of the above E. None of the above, other
- Creators
- J.E Diaz-Herrera - Southern Polytechnic State UniversityT HilburnG HislopM LutzP.E MacNeilM McCracken
- Publication Details
- 31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact on Engineering and Science Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01CH37193), v 1, pp T3D-T31 vol.1
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Information Science
- Other Identifier
- 991019182780104721