2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Aug 24, 2026  
2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog

CSA 495 - Practicum: Computer Science


Description: Application of the computer science curriculum's topics through hands-on experience. Focus on group problem-solving skills. Work in teams to complete instructor-guided semester-length software project.

Prerequisites: CSA 420  and CSA 450  

Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 4

Course Content:
  1. Computer science research and literature
  2. Transformative computer science theories
  3. Simulation engineering
  4. Technology impact evaluation

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Critique academic literature in networking, AI, or human-computer interaction. (1, 2, 4)
  2. Engineer simulations to replicate foundational computer science experiments. (1, 3)
  3. Evaluate the impact of significant technological advancements in computer science. (1, 2, 4)

Required Assessment:
Collaborative software project development.