CS 499 Senior Seminar

Catalog Description

The senior seminar is taken by students in their last year. The course prepares students for the process of applying for and interviewing for jobs or a graduate program. Students also present on current topics in computer science. Prerequisite - senior standing, C or better in CS 202.

Prerequisites

• ready to graduate

Standard Content

Course Outline

• Creating application materials - resume, cover letter
• Technical application materials - github with sample projects, personal website with information linked
• Practice interview questions - basic programming, at least one other type (database, web, etc.)
• Job search and applying for jobs
• Presentation skills

Learning Outcomes

• solidify/refresh basic programming, can handle interview questions, well-prepared application materials

Important Assignments and/or Exam Questions

• ISU CS programming assessment - must pass to pass the class
• Hackerrank programming asdfproblems - basic programming and at least one other category
• Application materials - create and make adjustments based on feedback
• Visit Career Center to receive feedback on application materials
• Mock interview with CS 499 instructor
• Mock interview at Career Center
• Pick one project from coursework and create powerpoint presentation, give presentation to the class, make corrections based on feedback

Standard resources

• Cracking the Coding Interview by G. L. McDowell (any edition)
• Accompanying website https://www.hackerrank.com/
• ISU Career Center
• Communications of the ACM - http://cacm.acm.org/