In the process of topic development, the student should learn a significant amount of computer science beyond that learned in previous course work. The project must identify an area to be explored and propose a method of inquiry appropriate for the topic and any relevant disciplines. Upon completion, the project must be shared in an appropriate public forum. This course is repeatable for up to 8 semester hours. Approval by a faculty mentor and the mathematics and computer science department chair.
Specific guidelines are available from the department chair.
A variety of off-campus learning opportunities can be arranged through the director of internships. The off-campus internship is an individually designed experience that allows the student to explore the relationship between learning in the classroom and the practical application of knowledge in everyday work situations. This course consists of an independent creative or research project designed by the student and supervised by a computer science faculty member. The nature of the project, the schedule for accomplishment, and the means of evaluation must be formalized in a learning contract before registration.