Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course in the Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Authors

Ken Oberhoff, University of Houston, Downtown
Ron Barnes, University of Houston, Downtown

Abstract

This paper describes the evolution of a course developed to tie together many strands of activity encountered by students in the computer and mathematical sciences (CMS). The senior level course is required of all majors in our computer science, applied mathematics and statistics undergraduate degree programs. One of the primary purposes of the course is to refine writing and presentation skills needed for those who will later pursue individual research projects. Writing projects are organized around the theme of “Ethical Decision Making in the Computer and Mathematical Sciences”. Numerous case studies are investigated. Additional topics in the course include designing resumes, starting a placement file, and a general introduction to the CMS culture. A course outline is given and various projects are discussed.

Comments

This paper is based on a talk given by the authors at the joint national meetings of MAA/AMS in San Antonio, Texas, on January 14, 1999.

DOI

10.5642/hmnj.200001.23.02

Recommended Citation

Oberhoff, Ken and Barnes, Ron (2000) "Senior Seminar: A Capstone Course in the Computer and Mathematical Sciences," Humanistic Mathematics Network Journal: Iss. 23, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/hmnj/vol1/iss23/11