The Modern Software Development Laboratory: Enhancing the Practical Experience of Advanced Undergraduate Computer Science Majors

这个项目为高级计算机科学本科生提供了所需的实验室经验，以扩大他们对软件工程原理和“一般编程”的知识，而他们以前只能通过课堂讲课和指定阅读获得这些知识。这使学生能够将对软件工程技术的理论理解与实验室作业联系起来。已提供资金加强和扩大目前大学范围内的DEC机器网络，以便注册软件工程、人工智能和其他高级课程的学生可以访问实际调查主题所需的自动化资源，如原型、自动化前端生命周期工具的开发和使用、面向对象的设计和模块可重用性。此外，学生还将亲身体验他们毕业后将使用的软件开发技术和工具。该设备允许学生通过以前获得的软件，更容易和有效地承担和完成合理现实的项目，从而使他们能够专注于软件开发的广泛的一般方面。由首席调查员所在机构提供的等额奖金将与此相匹配。

This project provides advanced Computer Science undergraduates with laboratory experiences needed to broaden their knowledge of the principles of software engineering and "programming-in-the-large" which they previously acquired only through class lectures and assigned reading. This permits students to relate a sound theoretical understanding of software engineering techniques to laboratory assignments. Funds have been provided to enhance and expand the current university-wide network of DEC machines so that students enrolled in Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and other upper level courses have access to the automated resources necessary for the practical investigation of topics such as prototyping, the development and use of automated front-end life cycle tools, object oriented design, and module reusability. Further, students gain hands-on familiarity with the software development techniques and tools that they will use after they graduate. The equipment permits students, through previously acquired software, to undertake and complete reasonably realistic projects more easily and efficiently, thus allowing them to concentrate on broad general aspects of software development. The award is being matched by an equal amount from the principal investigator's institution.