CSCI 4905

East Carolina University
Department of Computer Science

CSCI 4905
Selected Topics in Computer Science
Standard Syllabus

3 credits

Prepared by Karl Abrahamson, June 2018

Catalog entry

May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: CSCI major; CSCI 2530 or CSCI 2540. Consideration of new or advanced topics in computer science.

Course summary

This is a topics course, and need not be the same topic each time it is taught.

Course topics

The particular topics covered depend on the focus of the course.

Student learning outcomes

The outcomes vary according to the topic, and must be chosen by the instructor.

Textbook

The text varies depending on the topic.

Grading

The instructor is expected to select and a grading scheme, typically based on homework and exams, that is consistent with the material being covered.

Grade meanings

Grade	Meaning
A	Achievement substantially exceeds basic course expectations
A−
B+
B	Achievement exceeds basic course expectations
B−
B+
C	Achievement adequately meets basic course expectations
C−
D+
D	Achievement falls below basic course expectations
D−
F	Failure – achievement does not justify credit for course

East Carolina University Department of Computer Science CSCI 4905 Selected Topics in Computer Science Standard Syllabus