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Aug 24, 2026
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2026-2027 Yavapai College Catalog
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CSA 494 - Project Capstone: Computer Science
Description: Participate in cross-functional teams through the full system development lifecycle to build innovative solutions that address real-world problems or opportunities. Build upon previous coursework, linking the theoretical with practical applications by applying subject knowledge relevant to a semester project.
Prerequisites: CSA 345 , CSA 420 (may be taken concurrently), and CSA 450 (may be taken concurrently).
Credits: 4
Lecture: 0
Lab: 8
Course Content:
- Project scoping, planning instruments
- System development lifecycle analysis techniques
- Technology evaluation frameworks
- System and software architecture patterns
- Prototyping
- Testing
- Deployment
Learning Outcomes:
- Compose detailed project plans with project management best practices. (1, 2)
- Select appropriate technologies meeting project goals. (1, 3)
- Design system architectures. (2, 4)
- Validate solutions via simulated or live testing. (2, 3, 5, 6)
- Construct minimum viable solution prototypes iteratively. (5-7)
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