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Students will complete an individual research paper or a project in computer science. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students will learn how computer science evolves as a discipline, how to read and find relevant research papers, identify problems, research, and learn to write up results.

Students will:• Independently investigate an advanced topic in applied computer science. This objective will be measured by the final project. • Synthesize research by writing a master’s paper, or a completing a project. This objective will be measured by the final project. • Formally present their work in both oral presentations and written reports. This objective will be measured by the progress reports, by produced deliverables, and by a public presentation at the end of the term. • Constructively critique and discuss the work of others. This objective will be measured by the weekly feedback that students and instructor will provide to the work completed by their peers. Course Description: Students will complete an individual research paper or a project in computer science. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the knowledge that they have gained from across the curriculum. Students will learn how computer science evolves as a discipline, how to read and find relevant research papers, identify problems, research, and learn to write up results.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.