May be taken more than once. In conjunction with a local industry or business, the student will be utilized in some capacity in the computer department to do programming, systems design or other creative work. This course introduces students to the methodology of programming a computer at the most fundamental level - assembly. Programming skills as well as an understanding of fundamental machine architecture are developed. The first in a two-semester capstone design sequence.
Students review system design techniques, form teams, and begin the development of an end product.
Emphasis is on working effectively in cross-disciplinary teams. Course topics include system analysis, language and presentation skills, team building, project management,ethical issues in the profession. This course is writing intrusive. The completion of the capstone design sequence. Students develop and deliver a completed end product.