CS 485 - Computer Science Co-Op/Practicum

1-5 CR

Students undertake a full-time or part-time supervised work experience with an agency, firm, or organization approved by the program. Students develop a learning plan before the work project begins and submit a final written report. A written performance review by an onsite technical supervisor will be part of a student’s final assessment.

Prerequisite(s): CS 300 and admission to BS CS program, or instructor’s permission.

Course Outcomes
-Demonstrate a personal commitment to ethical behavior, competent practice, meeting legal and regulatory requirements, taking responsibility for their own work
-Apply skills and knowledge acquired in the classroom in a work setting
-Acquire knowledge of the industry in which the internship is done
-Demonstrate effective communication with co-workers and supervisors
-Write clear, concise, and accurate technical documents
-Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in continuous learning
-Describe the professional, quality, economic, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibilities

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