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Test-out Exam: INFS 501

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
2:00 PM
Eng 4201
Registration is required.

Abstract

Please email your intent to csadmin@cs.gmu.edu. Include your name, G number and the exams you wish to register for. A photo ID must be presented on the day of the exam. Each exam will be one hour in length.

It is important to note that you will be permitted to take each exam one time only. Failure to pass the exam will mean that you MUST take the foundation classes before enrolling in any core curriculum course.

Test-out Exam: INFS 515

Tuesday, January 17, 2012
3:30 PM
Eng 4201
Registration is required.

Abstract

Test-out Exam: INFS 519

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
2:00 PM
Eng 4201
Registration is required

Abstract

Test-out Exam: SWE 510

Wednesday, January 18, 2012
3:30 PM
Eng 4201
Registration is required

Abstract

GTA: Orientation

Thursday, January 19, 2012
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Eng 4201
This event is mandatory for all CS department graduate teaching assistants

SWE Seminar: Atomic Section Analysis Tool (AtSAT)

Friday, January 20, 2012
12:00 pm
Eng 4201
Lima Beauvais, Sr. SWE Pal-Tech Inc.

Abstract

Testing the presentation layer of web applications requires novel methodologies. In general analyzing, modeling, and testing web applications and their three main layers creates challenges. However the testing techniques used for traditional software can be applied to the data computation and data representation layers. This talk discusses the Atomic Section Analysis Tool (AtSAT), which helps to mechanize the process of testing the presentation layer of web applications. AtSAT is based on the proposed framework of Offutt and Wu (2009) and automates seven of the nine steps; reducing the time to apply the methodology and minimizing human errors.

Speaker's Bio

Lima Beauvais earned an MS degree in Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University, PA in June 2001. He is currently a candidate for the Engineer Degree at GMU, Fairfax, with a concentration on software testing. He worked as a Senior Multimedia Developer at PerformTech, Inc. from June 2001 to November 2007, developing computer-based and web-based courseware. He has been working as a Senior Software Engineer at Pal-Tech, Inc. since November 2007, developing web applications and training packages. He taught seminar classes on multimedia development at the Art Institute of Washington in Arlington, VA and Sanford Brown college in McLean, VA. He is a member of the Corporate Advisory Council (CAC) of the Institute of Interactive Technology at Bloomsburg University.

SWE Seminar: A Tour of the Piazza Discussion Forums

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
12:00 pm
Research I, Rm. 163
Piazza Team

Abstract

Members of the Piazza team are visiting GMU on Tuesday, January 24 for a lunchtime seminar, with lunch provided. They will spend some time demonstrating the site, sharing best practices, and answering any questions.

Piazza is a free online gathering place where students can ask, answer, and explore 24/7, under the guidance of their instructors. Students as well as instructors can answer questions, fueling a healthy, collaborative discussion. Instructors can go into deeper detail on complex topics, and spot areas where students are struggling.

In SWE 432, we found that Piazza streamlined the teaching experience. All those hours spent responding to individual emails can now be put to better use. You will never have to answer the same question twice. Better yet, a student might answer it for you. On top of that, you always have complete editorial control over your class.

Most bulletin boards are organized top-down with the instructor creating and controlling all topics and threads. Piazza allows bottom-up organization by students, leading to a richer, more interactive, more collaborative, and more free learning experience. This leads to more participation from students and more learning by students.

You can read more about Piazza in this article from the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/technology/04piazza.htm. Or you can see demos and sign up at http://www.piazza.com.