Welcome to the Computer and Engineering Technologies Division

WAKE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Course: CSC 289- 16 weeks

Title: Programming Capstone Project

Lead Instructor: Man-Chi Leung

Textbook

Title: Sams Teach yourself UML in 24 Hours

Author: Joseph Schmuller

ISBN: 9780672326400

Publisher: Pearson Education

Software:

Other required equipment:

Credit hours: 3

Pre-requisites: CTS285

Co-requisites: None

Description: This course provides an opportunity to complete a significant programming project from the design phase through implementation with minimal instructor support. Emphasis is placed on project definition, testing, presentation, and implementation. Upon completion, students should be able to complete a project from the definition phase through implementation.

Course Goals:

Familiarize students with different phases of software development
Teach students how to design, implement and test a software

Course Objectives:

Show an understanding of software development process
Learn concepts and skills in the design, implementation and tetsing of a software

The Core Values of Wake Technical Community College
Respect	Instructor and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
Responsibility	Instructor and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility for one's actions and obligations.
Critical Thinking	Instructor and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
Communication	Instructor and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral communications are clearly understood.
Collaboration	Instructor and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.

Grading Is As Follows:
Project design	20	Must turn in by due date
Coding	30	Must turn in by due date
Software testing	20	Must turn in by due date
Documentation	20	Must turn in by due date
Presentation	10	In-class presentation

Classroom Policies:

Students are responsible for all of the information presented in the Wake Technical Community College Student Handbook.
Please note that computers are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed. Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible loss of computer privileges.
The college forbids the use of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during instructional time.
If you miss a lecture or arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will not provide notes for missed classes.

Week	Coursework	Textbook/Assignments
Tentative Schedule Note This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differsaccording to the instructional needs of the students in the class.Always consult with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may beassigned in lieu of a Final Exam.
1	Introduction	-
2-5	Design	Design of software
6-12	Coding and testing	Coding and testing of software
13-14	Documentation	Documentation of software
15-16	Presentation	In-class presentation

Disability Support Services is available for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical, psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)