Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Introduction to the methods, processes, algorithms, and tools used in data science. Students will use data science to explore contemporary problems in science, business, and public policy. Prerequisite: CS120 or CS143.

Capstone course in computer science that involves participation in a real-world software project. Students will discuss and apply modern software development principles, methodologies, and tools.

Research and write a thesis under the direction of a member of the Computer Science faculty. Satisfies the comprehensive examination requirement for graduation. Prerequisites: excellence in computer science courses through the Junior year and invitation by the faculty.

Continuation of Computer Science Seminar. Four semesters required for one course credit. Prerequisites: CS1 410, CS2 410, and CS3 410.

An introduction to prosody and the craft of poetry in traditional forms. Extensive work in meter and scansion. Write in various forms, e.g., the sonnet, villanelle, ballad, sestina, rondeau, blank verse and others.

An introduction to scene writing, character development, and other narrative techniques that are commonly applied in the short story, novel, screenplay and an array of other storytelling genres. Students will read published authors, spend the semester crafting their own creative works, and present polished pieces for peer critique.

An introduction to scene writing, character development, and other narrative techniques that are commonly applied in the short story, novel, screenplay and an array of other storytelling genres. Students will read published authors, spend the semester crafting their own creative works, and present polished pieces for peer critique.

This workshop course examines the building blocks of creative nonfiction: scene making and dialogue, characterization, voice, tone, narrative structure, storytelling craft, ethics, and research. Students explore major subgenres such as memoir, personal essay, literary journalism, and the lyric essay, analyze texts of notable nonfiction writers, and develop their own portfolios of nonfiction.

Study and practice the print news story. Explore other forms of news writing and electronic media. Identify and discuss the social, legal, and ethical issues facing the press.