CSC 463: Self-Directed Learning: Advanced CS Topics : 3 hours

Description

Students will pick one advanced cutting edge topic (typically an aspect of cloud computing, machine learning, big data, Internet of Things, or mobile computing), develop their own learning goals and strategies, get them approved and learn the material on their own and present their results in both a written and verbal format. Students will be required to develop a project to demonstrate what they have learned. Can be taken up to two times as long as the topic is different. Topics must also differ from those taken in CSC 310, CSC 312 and CSC 314.

Goals for CSC 463 are:

1. Develop life long learning skills

Course outcomes for CSC 463 are:

• Upon complete of CSC 463 students will know:
  • how to direct their own self learning for future tasks
  • how to demonstrate the ideas they have learned
  • how to identify security and ethical issues in a topic of their own choosing.

Program outcomes for CSC 463 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. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts. (Computing student learning outcome 3)
3. Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal, ethical, and moral principles. (Computing student learning outcome 4)
4. Learn new areas of technology. (Computing student learning outcome 6)
5. Apply security principles and practices to maintain operations in the presence of risks and threats. (Cyber Security student learning outcome 1)

Integration

1. Life long learning skills by learning a complete topic on their own
2. Technical communication skills by making at least 2 verbal presentations (on recorded) and writing a significant report (10 pages) on what was learned

Details

• Professor: Dr. Cathy Bareiss
• Office SB 31
• Class Time:
• Class Location:
• Textbook:

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• Late work
• Software Standards
• Software Development Report:

Assignments

1. Each week fill out the Student Report Form. Use multiple entries (or multiple days with one entry) per week. It does not matter which.
2. Each week we will meet to talk about what we are learning. During this time I hope to learn many new things from you. We will also discuss any problems you might be having and possible solutions for those problems.
3. At the end of the first week, you are to turn in your topic as outlined in Canvas.
4. Week 2 has the timeline due.
5. Whenever an artifact is finished, it is also to be turned in. The deadlines for the artifacts are determined by your timeline. If you need to adjust your time, you need to resubmit it before you implement the changes
6. At the end of the course you are to turn in a paper outlining what you have learned and a final presentation to the class.
7. You are to also present what you have learned in the spring seminar 1 course (if you are still enrolled or available).

Grades

Your grades are made up of:

1. Class participation → 5%
2. Your weekly reports → 5%
3. Your intermediate artifacts → 10%
4. How well you kept to your time line → 10%
5. How well you participated in the weekly meeting → 10%
6. Your final report → 60%
   1. Your written report (40%)
   2. Your final presentation in class (15%)
   3. Your poster (5%)

• 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
8/22: Discussion of topics and the rest of the semester
8/29: Group A report on work so far and questions Discussion of timeliness of the project
9/12: Group B report on work so far and questions Discussion of right-sizing the project
9/19: Group C report on work so far and questions Discussion of products of the project
9/26: Problems that have been encountered so far How to document everything
10/3: Group B report on work so far and questions
10/10: Group C report on work so far and questions
10/17: Group A report on work so far and questions
10/24: Problems that have been encountered so far
10/31: Writing the final report
11/7: Group C report on work so far and questions Applying this to the future
11/14: Group A report on work so far and questions Finalizing everything
11:21: Group B report on work so far and questions Preparing a presentation
11/28: Final Reports
12/5: Final Reports: 1:00pm

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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