DIGA694 Capstone Project (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): DIGA640  or equivalent or consent of program director
In this course, students implement the project proposal created in DIGA640, write the capstone paper, and present findings. Research Project tasks may include, but are not limited to collecting or mining data, developing appropriate evaluations of data and/or technology, and to infer meaningful outcomes of the project goals/results.  Research Project findings are written in a scientific journal-style project paper that conforms to the program handbook.

Upon completion of the course students are expected to be able to do the following: 

1. Implement an effective analytics methodology for a technology or data-centered project.
2. Apply ethical principles and frameworks for decision making.
3. Implement processes for managing technical projects.
4. Demonstrate ability to create and follow project specifications.
5. Defend project methods and outcomes using both oral and written means according to program recommendations and standards.