Professional work experience performed as an intern at selected agencies supervised both by the agency and by the Computer Science Department.
Prerequisite & Notes: Computer science or information systems major with junior or senior standing, 2.750 GPA overall, 3.000 major GPA and application to the department one semester prior to the term in which the internship is to be undertaken (credits up to 12)
This course and its outcomes support the Computing Learning Outcomes of Problem Solving and Critical Thinking (PS&CT), Communication and Interpersonal Skills (C&IS), and Ethical and Professional Responsibilities (E&PR). These Computing Learning Outcomes are tied directly to the University Wide Outcomes of Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, and Acting Ethically.
| Learning Outcomes | Course Objectives |
|---|---|
| PS & CT a. Formulate project requirements and alternative solutions appropriate to the computing problems | 1. Apply the knowledge acquired from completing a variety of college courses to the solution of problems encountered in the internship setting. |
| PS & CT b. Integrate design and implementation principles to develop effective applications | |
| C & IS b. Use written, oral, and electronic communication to convey technical information effectively | 2. Summarize the experience during the internship. |
| E & PR a. Determine the economic and organizational effects of information technology on global society | 3. Compare and contrast the attitudes and responsibilities in an educational environment with the attitudes and responsibilities in a professional environment. |