Spark! Machine Learning X-Lab Practicum

CAS CS 549

  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Research and Information Literacy
  • Teamwork/Collaboration

Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCS505 OR CASCS542 OR CASCS585) or consent of instructor. Consent provided upon successful completion of pass/fail diagnostic test that will assess student readiness to tak e the course. - The Spark! Practicum offers students in computing disciplines the opportunity to apply their knowledge in algorithms, inferential analytics, and software development by working on real-world projects provided from partnering organizations within BU and from outside. 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. All students participating in the course are expected to complete a project focused on an application of inferential analytics or machine learning, including a final presentation to the partner organization. Effective Spring 2022, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Ethical Reasoning, Research and Information Literacy, Teamwork/Collaboration.

FALL 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Gardos CDS 264 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Gardos CDS B64 TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Gardos NO ROOM W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Gardos NO ROOM W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Gardos NO ROOM F 2:30 pm-3:20 pm

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