cs100-001 (f07) - Introduction to professions

Final presentation (5%)

Description

In this assignment you have prepare a 10 minute group presentation to be given in class on one of the topics in the list below. Each topic is limited to one group. The groups should be of two students. The presentations will be given on 11/26 and 12/3. You have to sign up for a specific presentation date and select a presentation topic by 11/12.

To prepare your presentation you need to research the topic you selected by using library resources and/or the Internet. You must specify the resources you used at the end of your presentation. Presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint, HTML, or PDF.

Topics

The following is a list of suggested topics. You may suggest a different topic. A topic is considered assigned to you only after approval by the instructor.

1. Biometrics and security
2. Computer/telephony integration
3. Computer vision and pervasive computing
4. Computer/TV integration
5. Data warehouses
6. Document Management
7. Electronic payments
8. Executive Information Systems
9. Information Security
10. Information Visualization
11. Intelligent agents
12. Machine reasoning and learning
13. Nanotechnology
14. Robotics
15. Smart materials and surfaces
16. Telepresence (distance learning, teleconferencing)
17. Text/concept mining
18. Wireless networks
19. Workflow management agents
20. Human computer interaction
21. Computer games technology
22. Computer security/encryption
23. Search engines
24. Video on demand
25. Data compression
26. Scientific computing

Grading scheme

Your presentation will be graded based on the following:

1. Presentation:
   • PowerPoint Slides & Flow (25%)
   • Speaking Ability (25%)

2. Content:
   • Facts Presented (25%)
   • Completeness/ Clarity of Explanation (25%)