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The Senior Project course (CSCI 4838) is the capstone course for undergraduate Computer Science students. Students work in team on realistic projects that require both computer science knowledge and techniques learned from other courses and software team development competence. Projects may be sponsored and mentored by external companies or they may be internal projects mentored by faculty members.

To enroll in the course, students need to have completed SWEN 4432 Software Engineering and CSCI 3532 Advance Data Structures and Algorithm, and within 6 hours of graduation. The course is controlled so permission from the department will be required. Filled in the controlled course form and returned to Ms. Kim Edwards (281-283-3860;Delta 161; Edwardsk@uhcl.edu). It is also a good idea to contact the instructor before the semester to gain information on the course and available projects.

The senior project course has the following objectives:

• To direct students in a practical experience of solving a real-world problem and implementing its solution from requirements to testing and maintenance
• To work with students to develop and use proper design methodologies and existing tools
• To have students examine professional ethics and globalization as they relate specifically to computing-related professions
• To strengthen students’ skills in verbal and written communication, formal and informal presentations, listening, problem solving and teamwork
• To give students a foundation in project management

• Team building
• Project Management
• Ethics
• Global Issues
• In-class work on project

As the capstone requirement for the B.S. program, the senior project is more demanding than the average CSCI course. On the other hand, many alumni have indicated the benefits of the course are invaluable to the professional career.