CPCS 498: Graduation Project I

CPCS 498: Graduation Project I

Course Title: Graduation Project I

Credits: 1 credit

Prerequisites: 110 Earned Credits and graduating the following semester.

Prerequisites to: CPCS499 (Graduation Project II)

Text Book: Projects in Computing and Information Systems - A Students Guide. 2nd Edition, Christian Dawson. ISBN-978-0-273-72131-4, ISBN-ISBN 978-0-273-72131-4

This course is the first part of a sequence of two courses that constitue the BSc graduation capstone project. In this part, the student is expected to propose, analize, and design a software system or conduct a thorough investigation of a particular CS-related problem for research-based projects. The student will deliver oral presentations and written reports.

By the end of this course the students are expected to be able to:

1. Identify a CS-related problem.
2. Analyze the problem and develop an initial solution.
3. Demonstrate his ability to work independently and as part of a team with colleagues and advisors utilizing good work dynamics.
4. Plan effectively for the various project lifecycle activities.
5. Conduct an effective literature survey and be able to contrast and critique related work.
6. Generate and articulate functional requirements and a preliminary design of the system/project.
7. The student will demonstrate a level of effectiveness expected by employers when he produces written documents, delivers oral presentations, and develops, prepares and interprets visual information.
8. Produce an academic proposal.

Supervisor 30% Coordinator 30% Committee40%

Note: Students are expected to attend the lectures classes, and to participate in all project activities. Missing more 25% of the lectures will result in DN.

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a)An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, computing, science, and engineering appropriate to the discipline

Students apply knowledge of computing and design to a semester-long project

b)An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution

Students are expected to arrive at the solution by themselves and attempt as a group to design and implement a system that solves the identified problem

c)An ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component or program to meet desired requirements

Students are required to write programs individually and then combine them to produce a complex system as a group

d)An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal

Students form a team at the beginning of the semester and work collaboratively to produce one cohesively functioning system.

e)An understanding of professional, ethical, legal and social issues and responsibilities

Students are required to carry out equal responsibility as a contributing team member. Students are required to assess other teammate’s performance as part of the final project assessment and writing requirement. Students are made aware of the grave consequences of plagiarism in their reports.

f)An ability to communicate effectively

Students discuss the system design and implementation throughout the semester among group members. Students give two intermediary reports during the semester and the final presentation at the end of the semester.

g)An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal, security and global policy issues

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h)A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage continuing professional development

Students exercise their public presentation skills and writing skills.

i)An ability to use the current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices

Students pick and choose state-of-the-art tools and implementation platforms.

j)An ability to apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory in the modeling and design of computer based systems in a way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices

Students apply knowledge of computing and design to a semester-long project.

k)An ability to apply design and development principles in the construction of software systems of varying complexity

Students design and implement in modern programming languages or use hardware platforms and modules that are currently available. Students combine multiple components by individual to produce a complex system.