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University of San Francisco's CS 486 Special Topic: Career Prep

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University of San Francisco's <br> Computer Science 486 Special Topics: <br> Preparation for a Career in Computer Science, aka Career Prep
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![](https://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/job_interview.png)

Course Description
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This course will help prepare students for starting a career as a Software Engineer. The focus will be on technical interviewing. This is will be a hands-on course where you will be solving whiteboard challenges and common coding interview questions.

We’ll also discuss the entire job search process. Including (but not limited to): improving your resume and online portfolio, how to network, negotiating compensation packages, and being successful on the job.

Along the way, we’ll bring in guest speakers and USF alumni from industry who will provide insights and help you make connections.

Prerequisites:
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- Junior or Senior CS student. CS 245 completion (or concurrent enrollment requires Instructor approval)
- Fluent in at least one language, preferably Python
- Working knowledge of basic data structures (e.g., hash maps and arrays) and algorithms (e.g., sorting and search)
- Knowledge of algorithm complexity and Big O notation
- Willingness to participate in class activities

Logistics
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Class Location: LS 307  
Class Days/Times: Tuesday at 6:30p-8:15p  
Course website: [github.com/brianspiering/cs486-career-prep](https://github.com/brianspiering/cs486-career-prep)  
Course communication: [Slack channel](https://usf-cs-courses.slack.com/messages/C8Z52FNUW)  
Requirements: 2 units with minimal required work outside of class

Instructor: Dr. Brian Spiering  
Email: [bspiering@usfca.edu](mailto:bspiering@usfca.edu)  
Office: Harney 440A  
Office Hours:   
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Tues & Thrus 11:35-12:15        
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- Tues 5:30-6:20  
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- By appointment

Learning Objectives:
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- Complete a technical interview both on a whiteboard and in a code editor
- Present your abilities, experience, and knowledge through examples, evidence, and stories
- Create a professional resume and online portfolio
- Practice negotiating a starting compensation package

Textbooks
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Preparation materials for the class will be online readings and videos.

These books are optional but highly suggested. They belong on the bookshelf of every working software engineer:

1. [Cracking The Coding Interview](https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850)
1. Elements of Programming Interviews:
    - [Python edition](https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Programming-Interviews-Python-Insiders/dp/1537713949)
    - [Java edition](https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Programming-Interviews-Java-Insiders/dp/1517671272)
    - [C++ edition](https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Programming-Interviews-Insiders-Guide/dp/1479274836)
1. [What Color Is Your Parachute? 2018: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers](https://www.amazon.com/What-Color-Your-Parachute-2018/dp/039957963X)
1. [The Effective Engineer: How to Leverage Your Efforts In Software Engineering to Make a Disproportionate and Meaningful Impact](https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Engineer-Engineering-Disproportionate-Meaningful/dp/0996128107)

Attendance Policy
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Attendance is mandatory. Absences are only excused in cases of verified family or medical emergency. You will not learn this material unless you are in class participating. Also there will be pair/group work, you’ll let down your pair/group when you miss class.

Students with Disabilities
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If you are a student with a disability or disabling condition, or if you think you may have a disability, please contact USF Student Disability Services (SDS) at (415) 422-2613 within the first week of class, or immediately upon onset of disability, to speak with a disability  specialist. If you are determined eligible for reasonable accommodations, please provide me  with your SDS Verified Individualized Services and Accommodations (VISA) form,  and we will discuss your needs for this course. For more information,
please visit: http://www.usfca.edu/sds or call (415) 422-2613.

Electronic Devices
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Cell phones can be highly disruptive to the class environment. Please silence these devices. In the event of an emergency, please step out of the classroom.

You can record my class audio and/or video.

Academic Dishonesty
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Academic dishonesty will NOT be tolerated. This is your warning!

Students caught cheating will face severe penalty. Students are encouraged to meet with me if they have questions regarding assignments or this policy.

Students are required to follow the University's Honor Code:

>"As a Jesuit institution committed to cura personalis- the care and education of the whole person- USF has an obligation to embody and foster the values of honesty and integrity. USF upholds the standards of honesty and integrity from all members of the academic community. All students are expected to know and adhere to the University’s Honor Code. "

You can find the full text of the code online at www.usfca.edu/fogcutter.

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