This paper describes two engineering projects that were implemented in a capstone computer science course. The projects were designed to engage students in cross-disciplinary activities and to enhance their career opportunities in the job market. The first project was concerned with the design of a data acquisition software system and the second project involved a standard data acquisition system for condition monitoring of computing equipment. The students who worked on these projects were involved in hands-on activities and gained knowledge and skills that were cross-disciplinary in nature.
His academic background includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with minor in instrumentation and control, an M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering. Dr. Naghedolfeizi's research interests include instrumentation and measurement systems, control systems, applied artificial intelligence, information processing, and engineering education.
The computer science program at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) , a unit of University System of Georgia, is presently undergoing a major revision to reflect the most current trends in the job market and the ABET computer science curriculum requirements. Additionally, the curriculum redesign is needed to increase the program's appeal to students and employers. The underlying principle for this redesign is to provide more flexibility for students to take major and free elective courses and lessen the emphasis on traditional mathematics requirements (such as Calculus II).Currently, the major area in curriculum of computer science at FVSU includes 60 credit hours of which 9 hours are major electives and 6 hours free electives. The revised program will include 33 credit hours in core curriculum of computer science, 12 credit hours in major electives, and 15 credit hours in free electives. The mathematics requirements will include 17 credit hours with Calculus II placed under restricted electives.The increased number of credit hours in both restricted and free electives will allow students to obtain academic concentrations or minors in fields of interest. It should be noted that most minor and concentration programs at FVSU require 15-18 credit hours.It is anticipated that this program revision along with other academic success measures such as building a meaningful student support system would help increase the retention, recruitment, and graduation of students while maintaining a quality undergraduate computer science program aligned with both the University System of Georgia and the ABET requirements. This paper presents curriculum revision and enhancement to the computer science program at FVSU. The details regarding the student support system will be presented in a future article.
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