Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

CS 398 - CS Seminar II


Credits: 1
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Practice code review, sample interview challenges and job search strategies. Participation in broader computer science community to grow a professional network and explore career opportunities.

Prerequisite: Admission to BSCS program and Dept. Chair permission.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Solve sample coding challenges and technical problems using LEET Code or other industry standard tools, under time constraints, simulating real-world interview conditions to build problem-solving skills and confidence.
  2. Actively participate in events, forums, or discussions within the broader computer science community to establish meaningful connections and enhance knowledge of the industry.
  3. Develop relationships with peers, mentors, and professionals in computer science, leveraging networking opportunities to support long-term career growth and exploration.
  4. Create professional resumes, craft compelling cover letters, and utilize job search tools effectively to explore career opportunities in computer science.
  5. Apply best practices for evaluating, refactoring, and documenting code written by peers, ensuring adherence to quality standards and collaborative development techniques.

Course Contents
  1. Code reviews and peer critiques.
  2. Problem solving using LEET Code or other industry standard tool.
  3. Technical ideas through writte, verbal and graphical representation.
  4. Responses to mock interview questions.
  5. Networking through professional organizations (formal or informal).
  6. Constructive feedback to improve professional skills.
  7. Communication through using written, verbal or other techniques to market oneself to employers.


Instructional Units: 1