course number |
instructor |
title |
CS 4704 |
E Tilevich |
Software Engineering Capstone |
The purpose of this class to provide students with experience of applying
the software engineering knowledge and skills learned as part of the
curriculum to identify and solve a real-world problem. Students will break
into project teams, each of which will define and deliver a substantial and
impressive software project of their choosing.
Examples of projects accomplished in prior installments of this class
include VT Bus Tracker, a proof-of-concept information system to keep track
of the location and movement of Blacksburg Transit buses as well as an
electronic version of the Blacksburg Coupon book. Usage of cutting edge
technologies (e.g., mobile, cloud, IoT, etc.) is encouraged.
The class will meet only as necessary for progress reporting, discussions,
feedback, demos and presentations.
Prerequisite: CS 3704 and CS 3714 or a passion for entrepreneurial thinking.