Research on the Evaluation System of Course Objective Attainment for Computer Science Programs under the OBE Framework

Abstract

Outcome-Based Education (OBE) has become an important guiding philosophy in higher education reform, especially in engineering and computer science disciplines. The OBE approach focuses on learning outcomes and emphasizes whether students have achieved the expected abilities after completing the learning process. However, in many computer science courses, evaluation methods still rely heavily on final examination results, which cannot fully reflect students’ comprehensive abilities such as programming skills, practical problem-solving capability, and collaborative learning capacity. To address these limitations, this study proposes a systematic evaluation framework for course objective attainment under the OBE concept. First, the hierarchical relationship among program objectives, graduation requirements, and course objectives is analyzed to establish a clear mapping structure. Second, a multi-dimensional evaluation indicator system is constructed by integrating process assessment, final examination performance, and practical project evaluation. Third, a quantitative calculation method for course objective attainment is introduced to improve the objectivity and accuracy of teaching evaluation. A case study based on the course Data Structures is conducted to validate the effectiveness of the proposed evaluation framework. The results demonstrate that the evaluation system can effectively measure students’ learning outcomes and provide reliable feedback for teaching improvement. The proposed approach contributes to improving the scientific evaluation of learning outcomes and promoting continuous improvement in computer science education.