CSC 500 – Research Methods

Spring 2008

Instructor	Mohsen Beheshti	E-Mail	MBeheshti@csudh.edu
Classroom	NSM B-208	Class Time	4:00 – 5:15 MW
Office	NSM A – A32	Office Hours	Monday 02:00 – 04:00 PM Wednesday 02:00 – 04:00 PM AND/OR by Appointments
Phone	(310) 243-3398	URL	http://csc.csudh.edu

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

(Credit 3 semester hours). Students attend a series of lectures given by faculty and visiting computer scientists. Students also conducts literature search in selected topics, apply information to computer science related projects, generate reports and presents results. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing Consent of Instructor.

PRE-REQUISITE: Graduate Standing Consent of Instructor

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

N/A

TEXTBOOK: N/A

REFERENCE: N/A

COURSE GOALS

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

N/A

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

· Demonstrate knowledge on a wide range of topics in the area of Computer Science.

· Apply results of literature searches to computer science related projects.

· Generate and present reports

Grading Breakdown:

Attending guest lectures, reports and presentations 100%

Grading Scale:

Credit/No Credit

Successful completion of at least 80% of the course work for a CR grade

GENERAL POLICIES:

Academic Integrity

CSUDH is dedicated to a high standard of academic integrity among its faculty and students. In becoming part of the California State University academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Disciplinary action will be taken against any student who alone or with others engages in any act of academic fraud or deceit. (Read University Regulations in University Catalog)

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Students are expected to attend the classes, complete all requirements on time, and are responsible for all related material.

ADA STATEMENT

Students with disabilities, who believe they may need an academic adjustment in this class, are expected to contact me as soon as possible to better ensure receipt of timely adjustments.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topic	Note
1	Research I proposal presentations
2	Attending guest lecturers Literature search
3	Literature research presentations
4	Applying the knowledge to computer related project
5	Progress report on applications
6	Implementation Process
7	Attending guest Lecturers and Reports on the topics
8	Project reports and presentations
9	Research II proposal presentations
10	Attending guest lecturers Literature search
11	Applying the knowledge to computer related project
12	Progress report on applications
13	Implementation Process
14	Attending guest Lecturers and Reports on the topics
15	Project reports and presentations
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