CSC 310: Advanced CS Topics: 3 hours

Description

An advanced cutting edge computer science topics such as Internet of Things and mobile computing will be covered. Topic to be determined by demand and the instructor. Can be taken up to 4 times as long as the content is different. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Goals for CSC 310 are:

1. Learn a leading edge topic (typically cloud based)
2. Implement a project associated with that technology
3. Present the project
4. Write a report about the project

Course outcomes for CSC 310 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 310, students will understand:
  • a specific advanced topic in computing and the ethical and security issues associated with it

Program outcomes for CSC 310 are:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions. (Computing student learning outcome 1)
2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program\x92s discipline. (Computing student learning outcome 2)
3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
4. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)

Integration

1. Self-learning at the application level by requiring students to learn one component of the topic on their own (with little assistance from the instructor)
2. Note taking at that master level by
   • not posting lecture slides,
   • requiring students to track all requirements themselves
   • having exam questions based on specifics in the lectures and presentations given by other students.
3. Technical writing at the mastery level by requiring to write a technical report of a project for the class in a quality manner. Advanced discussion on things such as a theme, transitions, use of diagrams, focus, and other items should be covered in class and graded on.
4. Security at an application level by covering at least two separate security issues associated with the topic of the course.
5. Ethics at an application level by covering at least two separate ethical issues associated with the topic of the course.
6. Verbal communications at the application level by requiring students to present their projects and/or supplementary material to the class.

Details

• Professor: Scott Dempsey
• Office
• Class Time: TBA
• Class Location:
• Textbook:

Course Content

Policies

Assignments

Computing work

Extra credit

Grades

• Grade scale
  • 93% <= average <= 100% → A
  • 90% <= average < 93% → A-
  • 87% <= average < 90% → B+
  • 83% <= average < 87% → B
  • 80% <= average < 83% → B-
  • 77% <= average < 80% → C+
  • 73% <= average < 77% → C
  • 70% <= average < 73% → C-
  • 67% <= average < 70% → D+
  • 63% <= average < 67% → D
  • 60% <= average < 63% → D-
  • 0% <= average < 60% → F

Tentative Schedule

Monday	Wednesday	Friday
12/02:	12/04:	12/06
12/09: Final Exam: 10:30-12:30	12/11: Finals Week	12/13: Finals Week
11/04:	11/06:	11/8:
11/11:	11/14:	11/15:
11/18:	11/20:	11/22:
11/25:	11/27 Thanksgiving break	11/29: Thanksgiving break
10/07:	10/9:	10/11: Fall break
10/14:	10/16:	10/18:
10/21:	10/23:	10/25:
10/28:	10/30:	11/1:
9/02 Labor Day	9/04:	9/06:
9/9:	9/11:	9/13:
9/16:	9/18:	9/20:
9/23:	9/25:	9/27:
9/30:	10/2:	10/4:
8/19:	8/21:	8/23: Classes begin
8/26:	8/28:	8/30:

Campus Integrity Policy

The student handbook (p. 156) states: “Any act of deceit, falsehood or stealing by unethically copying or using someone else’s work in an academic situation is strictly prohibited.

1. A student found guilty of plagiarism or cheating will receive an “F”(zero) for that particular paper, assignment or exam. Should this occur, the professor will have an interview with the student and will submit a written report of the incident to the academic dean.
2. If a second offense should occur, the student will be asked to appear before the professor, the academic dean and the vice president for student development.
   
   

The student should realize that at this point continuation in a course and even his/her academic career may be in jeopardy. In the event of a recommendation for dismissal, the matter shall be referred to the Student Development Committee.”

AI Use Policy

It is expected that any coursework (including, but not limited to, essays, papers, exams, projects, and lab reports) submitted by a student will be a product of their own creation, demonstrating their achievement of the learning outcomes related to the assigned task. With this in mind, note that submitting work that includes unauthorized or undocumented use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be considered as cheating or plagiarism. If you are unsure about appropriate use of AI on a given assignment, talk with your professor.

Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law which provides civil rights protection for people with disabilities. Bethel University, in compliance with equal access laws, requests that students with disabilities seeking to acquire accommodations make an appointment with the Center for Academic Success—Disability Services. It is located in the Miller-Moore Academic Center, 033. You may also phone 574-807-7460 or email rachel.kennedy@betheluniversity.com.edu for an appointment.

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