Builds on the skills developed in CS 3983, through the preparation and presentation of a technical report. The report normally involves a design or implementation project undertaken as part of the course, and it may be expressed either as a traditional formal written document or, at the instructor's discretion, as an extended slide deck. Students are required to attend certain department and faculty talks, and they must attend sessions on writing and/or library research skills. Additional course regulations are available from the Department.

A topic approved by the Department must be chosen before the term begins. Changes to the project plan developed in CS 3983 must be approved before the beginning of the term.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of CS 4980, CS 4982, CS 4983, or CS 4993.