CS 485 - Capstone Project I

5.0 Credits
Identify a project related to some aspect of computer science for research and implementation. Work with a mentor and stakeholders to complete all of the steps of the software design and development process in collaboration with other developers. Completion of CS 350 and at least 10 CS credits at the 400 level with a grade of 2.5 or higher or instructor permission.
Prerequisite Admission in the Computer Science Bachelors of Science program is required to take this course.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Collaborate with others on a shared codebase.
Demonstrate the design and implementation process.
Design a solution to a problem with external stakeholders in a collaborative environment.
Contribute to a large codebase using industry standard tooling.
Evaluate and select an appropriate communication strategy for communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Write clear, organized documentation about a proposed project’s scope, deliverables, and timelines.

Course Typically Offered
Winter