A proposal for integrated software engineering education

Abstract

This paper describes a proposal to strengthen the coverage of software engineering within the undergraduate CS curriculum by integrating coverage of software tools, methodologies, and practices into core courses and by providing appropriate resources for instructors. The goal of the proposal is to improve technical readiness of CS graduates for the 21 st -century software development workforce by providing an exposure throughout the CS curriculum to modern project management practices and tools, and by developing in students skills necessary to participate in software development projects.