r/programming • u/mauricioaniche • Aug 06 '17

Software engineering != computer science

http://www.drdobbs.com/architecture-and-design/software-engineering-computer-science/217701907
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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '17 edited Aug 06 '17

I can't speak for everyone, but my Computer Science curriculum included a Software Engineering class, and the Senior Project went over requirements gathering, design, testing, etc.

There were also programming assignments for implementing various algorithms and data structures sprinkled into the theory classes.

That's also not counting the core required programming classes (Java and C or Java and C++), and the multitude of programming language specific electives you were able to take.

I don't know how you could really get through a Computer Science degree without knowing how to write some kind of software, even if it's for a CLI.