CS 463-01 : UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR    

CRN # 18473

Winter 2008

COURSE INFORMATION

       Class Schedule : Wednesdays   2:00 - 3:50 P.M.

       Room               :  8/48

       Prerequisite     :  Senior standing  --near graduation and  Passed GWT.

 

 

INSTRUCTOR

        Name   : Chung Lee

        Office : 8/39

        Phone  : (909) 869-3449   -3440 (Department office)

        e-mail address : clee@csupomona.edu

        Office Hours :

                        Tu :   3:00 – 4:00 PM

                        W  : 12:00 – 1:00 PM

                        Th : 11:00 – noon,  3:00 – 4:00 PM

                                             

                       

 CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION

Discussions through seminar methods of new developments in the fields of particular interests. Two lecture-discussions.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

    This course has the following objectives;

1) In-depth research -- through reference searches and readings, investigate a proper, up-to-date CS subjects in depth and further summarize your efforts in writing. This is always the first step to a research and contribution to the advancement to the subject area.

 

2) Public presentation of a subject -- Communicate your findings and expertise to the general public of professionals. This is a common practice in both academic and cooperative environment.

 

3) Pay attention, evaluate and express own opinion to the presentation of peers by participating in the discussion.

 

4) Computer Ethics issues -- Invoke and appreciate the ethical and social implication of computerized, information oriented society.

 

GRADING POLICY

Your grade will be determined based on the following factors;

 

1) Presentation (55) : Use view graph and/or projection terminal. Also, provide class handout containing synopsis and optional bibliography. The presentation will be graded as follows;

 

  A) Clarity of communication

  B) Preparation/readiness  

              C) Contents of presentation

              D) Quality of handout

  E) Length of presentation   -- must be between 25 to 35 minutes.

 

You will lose one point for every minute short or excess.

 

2) Class participation (20)

       A) Attendance -- you will lose 2 points for each presentation you missed.

B) Evaluation -- After each presentation, fill-in evaluation form. Any indication of unseriousness or ill attention can be penalized.

C) Participation of class discussion--You are expected to actively participate in the class discussions to share your knowledge and insights.

 

3) Writing component (25)

 

   There are two writing requirements-

A) Report of presentation -- Due in 2 weeks after your presentation.

     *** Cover page, Table of contents, Introduction, Background, main idea, ethical/social aspect, conclusion, reference list.

B) One essay -- size ranges from 2- 5 pages. More detail will be given later.

 

  Earned score out of possible 100 will be graded as;

        >= 90 : A ; 80 - 89 : B  ; 70 - 79 : C ; 60 - 69 : D ; F otherwise 

 

 

PRESENTATION

A) TOPIC -- should be up-to-date (published 1991 or later) and in-depth (not a news article or advertisement). Major sources are articles  from prominent journals or publications. Partial lists;

  

  AAAI(Amer. Assoc. on AI)

  ACM Transactions (on Database, Graphics, programming language, Computer System)

  Byte

  Communications to ACM

  Computer Graphics World

  Personal Computer, PC World, PC Magazine ,...

  Dr. Dobb's Journal

  IEEE publications

  Proceedings to ACM conferences

  Simulation (Proceedings to)

  IBM, Unix, DEC journals  

 

and indispensable source known as  Internet web pages.

 

Topics such as "teaching" you how to use a product (software/ hardware) or comparison of products in the market are not acceptable.

 

Be specific about the nature of topic you are presenting. For example, ¡°Local Area Network¡±, ¡°Expert System¡±, ¡°Computer Graphics¡± are too general topics. Focus on subarea which can be covered within half an hour with some depth. ¡°Implementation of Transport layer in TPC/IP¡± is specific enough.

¡°Application of expert system in diagnosing epidemics in adult population¡±, ¡°Real-time animation of cartoon figures in animation industry¡± are much more appropriate as a topic to present. To get an idea, quickly scan the titles of journal articles and Master¡¯s thesis title of CS graduate students.

 

Some criteria applicable in determining your presentation topic are --

            -- Why should a CS major be interested in this topic?

            -- Is this a new and exiting topic?

            -- Would the class learn something new from this presentation?

            -- Is this topic too general or too narrow?

            -- Is this presentation a repeat of a CS course coverage?

            -- Am I presenting a science or doing a sales pitch?

 

You are strongly urged to choose your own topic. Then discuss with instructor and get approval. In case you need a topic, visit instructor during office hours.

 

 

     B) Mode of presentation

            25 - 35 min :Presentation --Brief interruption(s) for clarification is ok but  refrain from  long questions or long answers.

               10   min : Question/answers

   

     C) Feedback -- Written summary of instructor's and class evaluation will be handed in by next meeting.

 

At the start or end of the class, we will spend 5 - 10 minutes to discuss ethical issues.

 

 

Time Table

     Jan  9 : Initial orientation meeting and general lecture.

     Jan 16 : Finalize topics and schedules (Or first presentation), Discussion of computer ethics.

     Jan  23: Start presentation.

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           |     Sequence of presentations. 2 per week.

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     Mar. 12 : Last meeting. Summary, self-evaluation and wrap-up.

     Mar. 19 : Finals week-- last presentation(s) or no meeting.