CS 402 - Applied Math for Current Topics in Computer Science

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Provides exposure to emerging technologies and topics of current interest in computer science. Varies each quarter depending upon the state of technology. Can be repeated for credit as long as the topic covered is significantly different.

Prerequisite: CS 334 with a grade of C or higher and upper division BSCS enrollment. Admission to BSCS program and Dept. Chair permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Develop a programming solution using a language, algorithm, or technology that has been created or gained a high amount of popularity in the last two years.
Compare and contrast new techniques with the techniques they are replacing.
Identify the minimum set of test cases for a given scenario.

Course Contents

Programming solutions using a language, algorithm, or technology that has been created or gained a high amount of popularity.
New techniques versus the techniques being replaced.
New techniques that are helpful and where old solutions are still better.
AB Testing.
Minimum set of test cases for a given scenario.

Instructional Units: 5