Spark! Software Engineering X-Lab Practicum

CAS CS 519

  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCS411 OR CDSDS310) or equiv. experience in software development and consent of instructor . - Consent provided upon successful completion of pass/fail diagnostic test that assesses student readiness to take the course. This course offers students in computing disciplines the opportunity to apply their programming and system development skills by working on real-world projects provided from partnering organizations within and outside of BU, which are curated by Spark! The course offers a range of project options where students can improve their technical skills, while also gaining the soft skills necessary to deliver projects aligned to the partner's goals. These include teamwork and communications skills and software development processes. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Oral and/or Signed Communication, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Cranmer CDS 164 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Mishr CDS B64 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Mishr NO ROOM W 12:20 pm-1:10 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Mishr NO ROOM W 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Mishr NO ROOM F 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.