Integrating undergraduate project based learning in computer science with COAST

A research network

Abstract

Project based learning has become a standard method of teaching at the University of Applied Sciences - Technikum Wien. In the Computer Science course, PBL supports the teaching process throughout the whole curriculum. The focus of the projects differs from year to year. In the first year of study basic skills in managing IT projects is the main focus. In the third year, many Computer Science students carry out complex projects, a complete phase of planning and documentation is also required. The total number of projects carried out per year is around 100. Much attention is paid to the process of project selection. If students can select projects themselves, they are very interested in the results; therefore the results usually are very good.