CS498: Honors Thesis

Credits: 1-3

Catalog Description

The design and execution of a significant research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Successful completion and oral defense of the thesis is necessary to qualify for Honors in Computer Science. Both the instructor and the project must be chosen and approved prior to the start of the course.

Current & Upcoming Offerings

2025-2026

Fall 2025 1 section
Section Schedule / Time Instructor Location
01
TBA
Soares Cogumbreiro Garcia, Tiago
TBA
Spring 2026 2 sections
Section Schedule / Time Instructor Location
01
TBA
Soares Cogumbreiro Garcia, Tiago
TBA
02
TBA
Liang, Xiaohui
TBA

Prerequisites

  • GPA 3.0 overall
  • GPA 3.5 in major
  • CS310
  • CS420
  • Permission of instructor
  • Permission of department chair

Notes

Students are encouraged to take CS478 before CS498.

Supervised honors thesis course for undergraduate computer science research and defense work.