Computer Science Courses
Please note that the frequency of course offerings below is subject to change without notice, because of changes in faculty availability, sabbaticals and leaves, and other circumstances. Please consult the latest Schedule of Classes (and supplement), myBerea, revisions to online Catalog & Student Handbook, and/or the Program Coordinator to determine if a course will be offered during a certain term or year, especially if Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a factor.
CSC 111
Storytelling-Comp Animation
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 012
Offered: Typically each Fall Term
Technology has opened up new horizons in the creative art of storytelling by making it possible for stories to be interactive, blurring the boundary between the storyteller and the audience. Using a graphically-based object-oriented programming language, students in this course will learn to design and construct virtual worlds with 3D objects and characters. Students will gain knowledge in advancing plot, building themes, and developing characters while employing visual elements such as location, camera angle, lighting, and point-of-view, as they create interactive stories, animated movies, and simple video games set in these virtual worlds. No previous computer programming experience is required. Arts Perspectives and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically each Fall Term
Technology has opened up new horizons in the creative art of storytelling by making it possible for stories to be interactive, blurring the boundary between the storyteller and the audience. Using a graphically-based object-oriented programming language, students in this course will learn to design and construct virtual worlds with 3D objects and characters. Students will gain knowledge in advancing plot, building themes, and developing characters while employing visual elements such as location, camera angle, lighting, and point-of-view, as they create interactive stories, animated movies, and simple video games set in these virtual worlds. No previous computer programming experience is required. Arts Perspectives and Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 114
Business App & Prog (BUS)
CSC 114 Business Applications & Programming (BUS)
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 012
Offered: Typically each Spring Term
An introduction to various important computer applications in business and to computer programming to solve business related problems. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical skills that prepare students to effectively use important business application packages in Microsoft Office, specifically databases using Access, presentations using PowerPoint, and spreadsheets using Excel. The students will also learn how to develop event-driven Excel macros with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to solve specific problems. Basic programming concepts introduced include variables and data types, assignment and computation statements, conditional statements, repetitive constructs, and simple data structures. This course is open to all students and can be used to satisfy an upper-level elective in the Business Administration major. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 012
Offered: Typically each Spring Term
An introduction to various important computer applications in business and to computer programming to solve business related problems. The emphasis of the course is on developing practical skills that prepare students to effectively use important business application packages in Microsoft Office, specifically databases using Access, presentations using PowerPoint, and spreadsheets using Excel. The students will also learn how to develop event-driven Excel macros with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to solve specific problems. Basic programming concepts introduced include variables and data types, assignment and computation statements, conditional statements, repetitive constructs, and simple data structures. This course is open to all students and can be used to satisfy an upper-level elective in the Business Administration major. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 125
Intro to Internet Programming
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 012
Offered: Typically each Spring Term
This course will introduce the student to major themes of computer science, including computer usage in application programs, an exploration of computer hardware, and computer control through computer programming. Constructs of computer programming, such as representation of numbers and usage of variables, as well as assignment, conditional, and repetition statements, will be covered. Students will learn to program in HTML to create Web pages. Common application environments such as the spreadsheet and database will be discussed, and an additional programming language will be selected to further explore these themes. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically each Spring Term
This course will introduce the student to major themes of computer science, including computer usage in application programs, an exploration of computer hardware, and computer control through computer programming. Constructs of computer programming, such as representation of numbers and usage of variables, as well as assignment, conditional, and repetition statements, will be covered. Students will learn to program in HTML to create Web pages. Common application environments such as the spreadsheet and database will be discussed, and an additional programming language will be selected to further explore these themes. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 126
Intro to Robotics
Prerequisite: Completion or waiver of MAT 012
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
Robots often perform tasks that are too dull, too dirty, or too dangerous for humans. Robots entertain us, clean our houses, mow our lawns, build our cars, fight our wars, perform surgery on our bodies, dive to the bottoms of the deepest oceans on our planet, and visit distant planets in our galaxy. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics. Topics include how robots move, sense, and perceive the world around them. Students will construct and program robots in laboratory sessions. No previous computer programming or electronics experience is necessary. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
Robots often perform tasks that are too dull, too dirty, or too dangerous for humans. Robots entertain us, clean our houses, mow our lawns, build our cars, fight our wars, perform surgery on our bodies, dive to the bottoms of the deepest oceans on our planet, and visit distant planets in our galaxy. This course introduces the fundamental concepts of robotics. Topics include how robots move, sense, and perceive the world around them. Students will construct and program robots in laboratory sessions. No previous computer programming or electronics experience is necessary. Practical Reasoning (PR). 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 186
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
CSC 226
Intro to Programming w/ C++
Prerequisite: CSC 111 or 114 or 125 or 126; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
This course will be concerned with an introduction to the C language, emphasizing structured programming. The course will include pseudocode and stepwise refinement as means of algorithm development. Other programming topics will include data types, arrays, structures, functions, and files. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Spring Term
This course will be concerned with an introduction to the C language, emphasizing structured programming. The course will include pseudocode and stepwise refinement as means of algorithm development. Other programming topics will include data types, arrays, structures, functions, and files. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 236
Data Structures
Prerequisite: CSC 226 with a grade of C or higher
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
This course continues the introduction to the methodology of programming from an object-oriented perspective with an emphasis on algorithms, data structures, and software engineering. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
This course continues the introduction to the methodology of programming from an object-oriented perspective with an emphasis on algorithms, data structures, and software engineering. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 286
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
CSC 303
Theory of Computation
Prerequisite: CSC 111 or 114 or 125 or 126 or 226 AND MAT 105
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2014)
An introduction to the fundamental ideas and the basic paradigms of computer science, the very foundation on which to base one's thinking about computers now and in the future. This course will address some of the following topics in the theory of computation'the theory of automata and formal languages, computability by a Turing machine, and computational complexity. Computational tasks that cannot be solved on any computer or tasks where there is no practical, reasonably fast algorithm to solve them will be considered. The perspective here is from that of computing, but the treatment is mathematical in nature. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall 2014)
An introduction to the fundamental ideas and the basic paradigms of computer science, the very foundation on which to base one's thinking about computers now and in the future. This course will address some of the following topics in the theory of computation'the theory of automata and formal languages, computability by a Turing machine, and computational complexity. Computational tasks that cannot be solved on any computer or tasks where there is no practical, reasonably fast algorithm to solve them will be considered. The perspective here is from that of computing, but the treatment is mathematical in nature. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 325
Oper Systems-Emphasis on Unix
Prerequisite: CSC 236 with a grade of C or higher; OR permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2013)
This course will introduce the main concepts from both traditional and distributed operating systems. Topics will include: goals, structural concepts, process management, memory management, storage management, and security issues. Examples will be drawn from a variety of operating systems, but the majority of the examples will come from the UNIX system. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2013)
This course will introduce the main concepts from both traditional and distributed operating systems. Topics will include: goals, structural concepts, process management, memory management, storage management, and security issues. Examples will be drawn from a variety of operating systems, but the majority of the examples will come from the UNIX system. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 330
Database Systems
Prerequisite: CSC 226 with a grade of C or higher
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
An introduction to the use and operating principles of database management systems. Topics covered include: data entities and relationships; data modeling using entity-relation diagrams: hierarchical, network and relational models of databases; the SQL query language; relational algebra and calculus as applied to the design of databases; security and integrity in the context of concurrent use; and ethical issues associated with database design and use. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2013)
An introduction to the use and operating principles of database management systems. Topics covered include: data entities and relationships; data modeling using entity-relation diagrams: hierarchical, network and relational models of databases; the SQL query language; relational algebra and calculus as applied to the design of databases; security and integrity in the context of concurrent use; and ethical issues associated with database design and use. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 340
Computational Intelligence
Prerequisite: CSC236 or permission of instructor
Offered: Typically alternate Fall terms (next offered Fall 2013)
An introduction to artificial intelligence through an area called 'machine learning,' this course focuses on the principles and implementation practices of programs that search for solutions to problems using heuristic algorithms. Students will learn how to create programs and test simulators that demonstrate how computer systems can (a) 'intelligently' find solutions and (b) adapt and learn to respond correctly to new problem sets. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Fall terms (next offered Fall 2013)
An introduction to artificial intelligence through an area called 'machine learning,' this course focuses on the principles and implementation practices of programs that search for solutions to problems using heuristic algorithms. Students will learn how to create programs and test simulators that demonstrate how computer systems can (a) 'intelligently' find solutions and (b) adapt and learn to respond correctly to new problem sets. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 386
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1/2 to 1 Course Credit
CSC 390A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 390B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 395
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
CSC 397A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 397B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 398
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
CSC 433
Numerical Analysis (MAT)
Prerequisite: MAT 225; one course chosen from CSC 111, 114, 125, 126, 226; AND one course chosen from MAT 214, 315, or 330
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
This course is designed for students who are concerned with the development of approximation methods and their use in locating roots of equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical integrations, and solution of systems of linear equations. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
This course is designed for students who are concerned with the development of approximation methods and their use in locating roots of equations, interpolation, numerical differentiation, numerical integrations, and solution of systems of linear equations. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 435
Computer Organization
Prerequisite: CSC 236 and TAD 265
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2013)
A study of the design of modern computer systems with a focus on the interaction between hardware design and system software: instruction sets, cache and virtual memory in the context of the memory hierarchy, combinatorial and sequential logic design, high-level processor architecture, memory and processor organization, and parallel computing. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2013)
A study of the design of modern computer systems with a focus on the interaction between hardware design and system software: instruction sets, cache and virtual memory in the context of the memory hierarchy, combinatorial and sequential logic design, high-level processor architecture, memory and processor organization, and parallel computing. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 440
Design & Analysis of Algorithm
Prerequisite: CSC 236 AND one of the following: MAT 105 or MAT 125 or higher-numbered MAT course
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
A study of algorithmic approaches to problem-solving, and techniques for designing, analyzing, and comparing algorithms. Approaches such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking will be studied. Topics in computational complexity include asymptotic complexity measures, intractability, and NP-complete problems. 1 Course Credit
Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (next offered Spring 2014)
A study of algorithmic approaches to problem-solving, and techniques for designing, analyzing, and comparing algorithms. Approaches such as divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and backtracking will be studied. Topics in computational complexity include asymptotic complexity measures, intractability, and NP-complete problems. 1 Course Credit
1 Course Credit
CSC 486
Special Topics
Prerequisites: Determined by instructor
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."
1 Course Credit
CSC 490A
Independent Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 490B
Independent Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 390/490A; others will be 390/490B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 493
Senior Projects
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
Students apply modern software engineering approaches to the development of an original, well-documented, industry-strength software product. The product deliverables will include a product proposal, a specifications and requirements document, an architecture and design document, a test plan document, project status reports, and the code base implementation with quality documentation. Students will demonstrate their understanding by presenting and demonstrating the structure and applied elements of their project. Students will need to apply technical, organizational, and communication skills to this project. Successful completion of this course will meet Berea’s Computer and Information Science Major capstone requirement.
Offered: Typically every Fall Term
Students apply modern software engineering approaches to the development of an original, well-documented, industry-strength software product. The product deliverables will include a product proposal, a specifications and requirements document, an architecture and design document, a test plan document, project status reports, and the code base implementation with quality documentation. Students will demonstrate their understanding by presenting and demonstrating the structure and applied elements of their project. Students will need to apply technical, organizational, and communication skills to this project. Successful completion of this course will meet Berea’s Computer and Information Science Major capstone requirement.
1/2 Course Credit
CSC 495
Internship
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
Offered: Typically every term
An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to 3 course credits in one regular term; 1.5 course credits in Summer One Term; or 1 to 2 course credits in Summer Two Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. All Internships meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.
1 to 3 Course Credits
CSC 497A
Team Initiated Study
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 497B
Team Initiated Study w/o ALE
Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student and the faculty sponsor. Course proposals must meet the guidelines and approval of the Academic Department or Interdisciplinary Program in which the study will be conducted. A detailed information sheet is available in the Student Self-Service room (101 Lincoln), which includes the form to complete if seeking Active Learning Experience (ALE) credit. A course syllabus must be submitted with the Chairperson or Director’s approval before the course can be registered. Those approved as ALE will be registered as 397/497A; others will be 397/497B.
1 Course Credit
CSC 498
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow
A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Program Director or Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.
1 Course Credit
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