Evaluating a new, reduced-face-time, first-year computer science class for non-majors

TitleEvaluating a new, reduced-face-time, first-year computer science class for non-majors
Faculty/College/UnitScience
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2016
Completion08/31/2017
Project Summary

Student feedback on our first-year Computer Science courses has led us to propose a new, reduced-face-time, first-year Computer Science course for non-majors. This course will be complementary to our other first-year Computer Science courses and will provide an avenue for non-majors to learn how to systematically design well-structured and well-tested programs. A TLEF grant will allow us to significantly expand our course evaluation plan and engage students and teaching assistants in a series of four half-day workshops aimed at providing concrete, actionable suggestions to continue improving the course. We hope that expanding our first-year Computer Science offerings will broaden participation in our courses and provide avenues for every interested student at UBC to take a Computer Science course that meets their needs.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2016/2017
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorMeghan Allen
Year 1: Funded Amount26,731
Year 1: Team Members

Meghan Allen, Instructor, Computer Science, Faculty of Science

Year 1: TLEF ShowcaseYear 1: TLEF Showcase
Project Report2016-Final-Allen.pdf