CSC 450: Senior Project : 3 hours

Description

Students will showcase knowledge and skills by completing a project of their own design (approved by the department). Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Goals for CSC 450 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 450 students will understand:
  • how to define, research, and complete a complex project in computing
  • how to write up their work in a technical document
  • how to present their work
  • how to identify security and ethical issues in a topic of their choosing

Course outcomes for CSC 450 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 450 students will understand:
  • how to define, research, and complete a complex project in computing
  • how to write up their work in a technical document
  • how to present their work
  • how to identify security and ethical issues in a topic of their choosing

Program outcomes for CSC 450 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)
5. Learn new areas of technology. (Computing student learning outcome 6)
6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science student learning outcome 1)
7. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. (Computing and Information Systems student learning outcome 1)
8. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

To be determined

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 31
• Class Time: TBA
• Class Location: S 025
• Textbook: Student membership in ACM

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work

Assignments

For the software project, 3 versions while being developed (including a report each time) and the final version ready for production

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
8/19:	8/21:	8/23: Classes begin
8/26:	8/28:	8/30:
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:
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:
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
12/02:	12/04:	12/06
12/09: Final Exam: 10:30-12:30	12/11: Finals Week	12/13: Finals Week

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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