CS 499R Readings in Computer Science
Objectives
To provide students and instructors with a mutually beneficial opportunity to explore areas of computer science not covered in the regular curriculum.
Intended Audience
CS 499R is intended for exceptional students who share a mutually beneficial area of interest with a computer science instructor.
Related Courses
Prerequisites: 3B standing; Computer Science students only.
Schedule
The schedule is usually very flexible and geared to independent work.
Discussion
It is up to the student to find a CS faculty member who is willing to take on the course. The student should be aware that teaching a reading course is not generally reflected in the instructor's teaching duties. The instructor's "reward" for teaching the course is usually that the student can somehow help further the other interests of the instructor.
The amount of effort for a reading course should be approximately the same as other fourth year courses. The work need not be limited to reading. It could easily involve library research, programming projects, and so on. Before agreeing to the course, the student and the instructor should have a detailed agreement describing the work to be done by the student and the level of involvement by the instructor.
Students wishing to take CS 499R must submit a form, signed by the instructor, to a CS advisor.