CSCI 498 | Capstone Planning Seminar

This 0.5-unit pass/fail course provides structure for students as they prepare for their senior capstone in computer science. Students identify a feasible project topic, survey relevant literature and technologies, and develop a coherent project plan that positions them to begin substantive work at the start of the following semester. Emphasis is placed on team definition (if applicable), project scoping, design, data acquisition, and early prototyping. By the end of the course, students will have a well-defined problem statement, an initial technical design, a shared code repository, a communication plan, and a realistic timeline for completing their project. Students are also required to attend talks at the Math/CS Seminar.