3 credit hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 351, CSCI 357, and CSCI 371
First semester in the capstone course sequence. Experience in research and development of computer software with emphasis on requirement specification and design. Requires team development of a project plan, requirements specification, and design specification. May require the development of a prototype. Development must follow an established software development process. Includes exploration of the ethical and professional responsibilities of a software developer.