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: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 031
• Class Time: TR 9:30am-11:00
• Class Location: S 030 or zoom
• Textbook:

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• LatePolicy

There will be between 4 and 6 major sections for the course. The first will be IaaS. Others will be determined as the semester goes.

Components of a section

1. Assigned learning (from Google Skills Boost or other resources (Typically completed in a week)
2. Overview of material by Dr. Bareiss (for 30 minutes or less)
3. Agreement on work to be done for that section
4. A short quiz
5. Presentations of the work

Graded work

Components:

1. Total of 200 pts for doing the learning assignments in a timely fashion:
2. Total of 300 pts for doing the papers/projects for each section
3. Total of 50 pts for each presentation made
4. Total of 50 points for all quizzes
5. Certification: 50 points for a serious try. 100 points for passing

Scale:

• 700 points will be 100%
• 630 or above is in the A range
• 560 or above is in the B range
• 490 or above is in the C range
• 420 or above is in the D range

Sections

Each section will have graded work associated with it.

• A project. With the assignment, the student wis to demonstrate the ability to use that section of the cloud productively. Details about each project will be given in class.
• A paper and short quiz. Each student will also write a paper explaining the details of that section of the cloud. In addition there will be a short quiz about some specifics of that section. Details will be given in class
  • Or
• An exam. A section may substitute a full exam instead of the paper and short quiz. Details will be given at the start of the section. ---++++Homework/, quizzes, etc. In addition homework or short quizzes may be assignment throughout the semester. In addition, the following need to be completed during the semester

1. A reaction to one article in the ACM TechNews that is related to cloud technology. This is due by Feb. 17th. This is to be a hard copy. The article must not be older than two weeks when you react to it.
2. A reaction to one article in the Communications of the ACM. that is related to cloud technology. This needs to be completed before the final. It is also to be a hard copy. The article cannot be more than 2 months old when you react to it.

Tentative Schedule

Tuesday	Thursday
	01/05
01/10: Finish Lab 1	01/12
01/17	01/19
01/24 Finish IaaS	01/26
01/31	02/02
02/07	02/09
02/14	02/16
02/21	02/23
02/28 Spring Break	03/02 Spring Break
03/07	03/09
03/14	03/16 SIGCSE
03/21	03/23
03/28	03/30
04/04	04/06 Easter Break
04/11	04/13
04/18	04/20
04/25 Final Exams 8:00am-10:00am	04/27 Final Exams

Sections

1. IaaS
2. PaaS
3. Security
4. Big data
5. Machine Learning

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.”

Covid Policy

Everyone should follow the current Bethel University covid policy. See: https://www.betheluniversity.edu/intheknow for details

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.

DEI Statement

During this particularly difficult time, this statement momentarily underscores and deepens what is expressed in the Lifestyle Covenant regarding the dignity of all humans. The statement will remain in all Bethel Faculty syllabi until spring 2023 and then be remanded back to the Faculty. Bethel University respects the dignity of all God’s image-bearers, and stands against racism, prejudice, and discrimination. Because Christ calls us to love our neighbor as ourselves, Christian discipleship includes pursuing the good of those who suffer injustice due to their color, race, or ethnicity. Therefore, we aim to continually transform our classrooms into safe and hospitable spaces where we listen to one another with mercy, learn from and value each other with tenacity, and commit to pursuing justice for the most vulnerable in our community.

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