1. Computer Science skill sets
Computer Science students at Cal State Los Angeles can deploy the following skill sets in senior projects.
This list is not exhaustive. Our students have a broad range of skills. Feel free to propose other topics.
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Computer Science skill sets
Web development
Database-backed web sites; JavaScript and client-side computing; HTML5/CSS3.
General application development
The ability to write disciplined code in Java, C++, C#, Scala, Haskell, Prolog, etc. and the ability to learn new languages, frameworks, and libraries as needed.
Mobile applications
Applications for mobile phones and tablets: iOS, Android, others as needed.
Serious games
Design and implementation of computer games.
Computer graphics
3D computer graphics, modeling, and animation. Also, image analysis and processing.
Data visualization
Presentation of data in various (typically interactive) forms.
Artificial intelligence
Development of software that requires search and heuristics. Expert systems.
Security
Development of software using various security technologies.
Data science
Data analytics, storage, retrieval, and pattern inferencing using large data sets.
Cloud computing
Application implementation on cloud-based platforms.