Music performamatics: interdisciplinary interaction

This paper describes how a graphical user interface (GUI) programming course offered by the Dept. of Computer Science (CS) was paired with a general teaching methods course offered by the Dept. of Music in an attempt to revitalize undergraduate CS education and to enrich the experiences of both sets of students. The paper provides details on the joint project done in these classes and the evaluation that assessed its effect on the curriculum, students, and professors. Categories and Subject Descriptors K.3.2 Computers and Education [Computer and Information Science Education]--computer science education, curriculum. General Terms Management, Design Keywords Performamatics, Computer Science Education, Interdisciplinary Programs.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: SIGCSE
• Authors: Jesse M. Heines, Gena R. Greher, Sarah Kuhn
• Keywords: Computer Science Education, Education, Science Education]--computer Science, SIGCSE 2009, Undergraduate Cs Education