Computer Science Capstone

CMPT 496
Closed
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Experiential Learning Facilitator
(256)
4
Timeline
  • January 11, 2021
    Experience start
  • January 20, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 7, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
4 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Startup, Social Enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise, Sole proprietorship
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis Product or service launch
Skills
ux design data visualization data analysis research
Learner goals and capabilities

Students work on analysis and visualization of data to find patterns, relationships, trends etc. and insights that help companies make data-informed decisions.

Students can conduct usability tests to assess and improve the UX (user experience) of a digital product.

Students can create mockups, wireframes and prototypes for mobile apps and web sites to validate structure, flow and user behavior to improve the UX (user experience).

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
4 learners
Project
50 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Project charter
  • Project proposal (includes milestones and deliverables)
  • Final report/presentation based on client's requirements
Project timeline
  • January 11, 2021
    Experience start
  • January 20, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 7, 2021
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Data analysis and visualization for not-for profit organization's donor data to identify patterns and relationships.

Analysis and visualization of social media, qualitative and quantitative data.

High fidelity prototypes of mobile and web apps.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone call with the Experiential Learning Facilitator to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide a qualitative assessment at the end of the project (form to provided by the instructor).