Course
number:
CSE/ISE 300
Course
title:
"Writing in Computer Science and Information Systems "
Course
description:
Computer science and information systems professionals spend a significant
amount of time producing written documents of various kinds. CSE/ISE 300 gives
students one credit for showing that they can write well enough in English to
be practicing professionals. A student must pass CSE300 or ISE300,
respectively, to satisfy the writing proficiency requirement for CSE/ISE
majors.
Prerequisite(s):
CSE or ISE major; U3 or U4 standing
Number of
credits:
1 hour lecture; 1 credit
Course Topics:
Business Communications
User Manuals
Writing for the Media - Press Releases & Blogs
Literature Reviews & Research Proposals
Recommended Resource:
The Elements of Style
by William Strunk, Jr.
http://www.bartleby.com/141/
Course Objectives:
Develop technical writing skills through completion of a significant writing
assignment. The goal is to write at a level that would be acceptable in an
industrial setting.
Grading:
Business Communications - up to 25 points
User manual - up to 25 points
Press release - up to 25 points
Literature Review- up to 25 points
Attendance and class participation, including in-class writing workshops (no more than 1 unexcused absence)
Computer
Usage:
Extensive use of Blackboard and if possible laptops in class. Software tools include Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Extensive use of pen and paper, please come adequately supplied.
Course webpage:
http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~cse300/
Academic Integrity:
Each student must pursue his or her academic goals honestly and be personally
accountable for all submitted work. Representing another person's work as your
own is always wrong. Any suspected instance of academic dishonesty will be reported
to the Academic Judiciary. For more comprehensive information on academic
integrity, including categories of academic dishonesty, please refer to the
academic judiciary website at http://www.stonybrook.edu/uaa/academicjudiciary/
Special Assistance:
If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability that may
impact your course work, please contact Disability Support Services at (631)
632-6748 or http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with
you what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and
documentation is confidential.
Students who require assistance during emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and information go to the following website: http://www.sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml
Help Desk:
If you need general computer help, you can use the Computer Science Help Desk.
Services offered include setting up an account on a department server, using
Windows NT, using a browser, and connecting to the campus network. The Help
Desk office is located in the SBCS Office - Room 2110.
Instructors:
Dimitris Samaras
samaras@cs.sunysb.edu
David Gu
gu@cs.sunysb.edu
Course
coordinator:
David S. Warren