Integrated Research Projects

Ellen L. Walker, Louis Oliphant, and Oberta A. Slotterbeck
Computer Science Department, Hiram College

• Catalog Description:

  400 Integrated Research Component I 2 hours
  The student will propose and complete a plan to investigate a research topic that is integrated with the specified course. The plan must include a substantial implementation demonstrating some aspect of the research, a journal quality research paper and a formal talk presented to peers and faculty. Co-requisite: Specified 300 level Computer Science course. Prerequisite: Data Structures, or permission.

• Poster presenting our model:
  • Integrated Research Components: Ensuring that all Students Can Have a Research Experience by Ellen L. Walker and Oberta A. Slotterbeck, presented at the SIGCSE 2006 Symposium.
• Paper presenting our model:
  • Integrated Research Components: A Practical and Effective Alternative to Senior Projects by Ellen L. Walker and Oberta A. Slotterbeck, presented at the 2006 CCSC Midwest Conference. (Powerpoint Slides)
• List of student project titles, 2000-2010
• Related class websites (with assignments)
  • IRC class associated with Artificial Intelligence
  • IRC class associated with Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • IRC class associated with Graphics