CSCI 4890 08: Computer Projects

CSCI 4890 - Computer Projects

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 08, CRN 44056,

Credit hours: 4

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Instructor

Zack While

Email: zwhile@ysu.edu

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Instructor Title: Assistant Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 

  • PhD, Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2025)
  • MS, Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2022)
  • BS, Computer Science & Mathematics, Youngstown State University (2018)

Instructor Office Location: Meshel Hall #312

Instructor Office Phone: 330-281-1806

Instructor Website: zwhile.prof

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Course Description

4890. Computer Projects. Individualized study of a topic in computer science culminating in a written report and an oral presentation. May be repeated up to 8 s.h. of computer science (including at least 3 s.h. of upper-division CSCI courses) applicable to the minimum requirements of a computer science major, and formal project proposal. Prereq.: 24 semester hours of computer science courses (including at least 3 semester hours of upper division CSIS or CSCI courses). 2-4 s.h.

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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Tentative Course Schedule

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Weekly Meeting Abstract
8/31 Weekly Meeting
9/7 Weekly Meeting Proposal
9/14 Weekly Meeting
9/21 Weekly Meeting
9/28 Weekly Meeting
10/5 Weekly Meeting
10/12 Weekly Meeting
10/19 Weekly Meeting Progress Report
Progress Code
10/26 Weekly Meeting
11/2 Weekly Meeting
11/9 Weekly Meeting
11/16 Weekly Meeting
11/23 Weekly Meeting
11/30 Weekly Meeting Final Report
Oral Presentation
12/7 Recorded Final Presentation
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The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.