Course Description
In this capstone contract course, students demonstrate fulfillment of the various outcomes of their concentration courses. Each student will complete the capstone project to demonstrate that the student understands clearly his or her concentration, has mastered the content of the selected field(s) of study, and can synthesize and apply what he or she has learned. The capstone project may take one of several formats: a research paper, scholarly essay, portfolio, presentation of creative work, business plan, case study, or any other mode appropriate to the student’s interest and experience. A minimum grade of “C” must be earned to meet the requirements of the concentration. (3 credits)
Computer Science Studies Concentration
The goal of the Computer Science Studies (CSS) concentration is to produce graduates whose strong, balanced and general preparation in computer science prepares them for positions in the workplace or for graduate study. Graduates of the CSS concentration will have the analytical, experimental and professional skills needed to identify, formulate and solve scientific and technical problems throughout their careers; able to address technical, societal and ethical dimensions of computing; and have an awareness of the importance of professional and personal integrity, cultural awareness and ethical behavior in their careers.
Prerequisites
- Students must have completed most of their concentration courses and take this course in their last semester. Academic Counselor approval is required to register.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who graduate with a concentration in Computer Science Studies will be able to:
- solve problems based on the application of logic and mathematics to developing, adapting and understanding algorithms and data;
- describe the interdependence of hardware and software;
- develop software programs in a contemporary, high-level language from design through implementation;
- explain the theoretical bases of operating systems and networks;
- work independently in research or development and as a member of a development team;
- explain the history of computing, current technology and its limitations and future directions;
- communicate technical information accurately;
- design and implement database systems;
- apply principles of ethics; and
- explain how workforce diversity, including differences in communication styles, impacts the workplace.
Course Activities and Grading
| Assignments | Points | Weight |
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3 Assignments @ 10 points each (Weeks 2, 4 & 6) | 30 | 30% |
Capstone Project (Final project) (Week 8) | 70 | 70% |
Total | 100 | 100% |
Required Textbooks
- There are no required textbooks to purchase, however, students may find it helpful to refer to materials from previous courses.
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.