CS 699 - Capstone Thesis

Units: 1-6
Development and completion of a formal research paper in an advanced area of computer science for submission to the department, which specifies its format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least one of whom must be a California State University East Bay Computer Science faculty member. Scientific literature research, a written report and an oral presentation is required.

Prerequisites: Department consent, minimum 3.0 GPA and advancement to candidacy.
Credit Restrictions: Computer Science M.S. students only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Apply advanced computer science theory to computational problems.
Demonstrate advanced understanding of the mechanisms, components and architecture of current computing systems.
Apply emerging technologies and advanced algorithmic design.
Critique, plan and produce complex software applications.
Research and analyze current computer science literature.