C S 71R: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 2 |
| Hours: | 6 laboratory per week (72 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Recommended preparation will be determined by instructor after interviewing the student pre-contract. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade (Request for Pass/No Pass) |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- The student will be able to implement a project or carry out a task at the appropriate level of difficulty, as determined by the instructor, with guidance and oversight such as will be expected in entry-level professional positions in the field.
- The student will be able to conduct independent research into available project frameworks on the Internet and evaluate their fitness for the purpose.
Description
Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Computer Science by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Successfully complete a practical milestone in the application of one or more theoretical concepts learned as part of other study in Computer Science.
Course Content
The content will be determined by the instructor as applicable for the contracted project.
Lab Content
Will be determined by instructor.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
Required special facilities and/or equipment will be determined jointly by the student and instructor as part of the contract negotiation process and duly noted in the contract.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
The student and the instructor will agree upon the method of evaluation and a rubric prior to the beginning of the course
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Independent study as defined in the student-faculty contract
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
The instructor will select specific learning resources, some of which may be digital, depending on the nature of the contracted project. In addition, recent journal articles or industry whitepapers may constitute assigned reading with a view to applying concepts in practical work.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
Will be determined by instructor.
Discipline(s)
Computer Science