CSC 490: Senior Capstone : 2 hours

Description

• This is a capstone experience for all computing majors. It covers advanced principles of computing including optimization, parallelism, advanced architecture, and other fundamental topics not covered elsewhere in the curriculum. Prerequisite: CSC 340 and one hour of CSC 150/350

Goals for CSC 490 are:

1. Learn about issues that span computing
2. Learn advanced CS topics
3. Present own work

Course outcomes for CSC 490 are:

• Upon completion of CSC 490 students will understand:
  • how to learn and present new material
  • recurring themes in computing

Program outcomes for CSC 490 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. Use technology to help bring Christ to the world and apply Christian principles to their work. (Computing student learning outcome 7)
6. Understand and use appropriate cloud technologies in specified areas (Computing student learning outcome 8)
7. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. (Computer Science student learning outcome 1)
8. Support the delivery, use, and management of information systems within an information systems environment. (Computing and Information Systems student learning outcome 1)
9. 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 031
• Class Time: MW 11:00-11:50
• Class Location: S 030 or zoom
• Textbook:

Course Content

Policies

• Integrity
• LatePolicy

Assignments

Homework

Homework assignments will be made for each section.

Exams

Exams will be given throughout the semester including a comprehensive final that is weighted twice a normal exam.

Grades

• Homework, quizzes, etc. are worth 40% of the final grade.
• Exams are worth 60% of the final grade
• 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
01/09 Syllabus, Tradeoffs	01/11 Tradeoffs
01/16 Liability	01/18 Liability
01/23 Neural networks	01/25 Neural networks
01/30 Exam 1	02/01 Limits
02/06 Limits	02/08 Ethics of ML/Data Science
02/13 Ethics of ML/Data Science	02/15 Race Conditions
02/20 Race conditions	02/22 Exam 2
02/27 Spring Break	03/01 Spring Break
03/06 Errors	03/08 Errors
03/13 Planning for Security	03/15 SIGCSE Security learning
03/20 CPU Scheduling	03/22 CPU Scheduling
03/27 Exam 3	03/29 Reliability
04/03 Reliability	04/05 Current Topic
04/10 Current Topic	04/12 Exam 4
04/17 ICCP Exam	04/19 ICCP Exam
04/24	04/26 Final Exams 10:30am-12:30

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.”

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.

Education Majors:

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