CS 493Team Project 1
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Mathematics
- Subject
- Computer Science
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Students work in teams on substantial open-ended computer science problems as part of the CS 493/494 course sequence. Lectures describe project management fundamentals and ethical and legal issues in computing. Students form teams, select projects, define project goals, perform risk assessment, establish a project plan, and develop a prototype. Possible project topics can include development of software systems, analysis of extensions to existing systems across the field, and experimental computer science.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- Enrolled in H-BBA & BCS Double Degree, H-Computer Science (BCS), H-Computer Science (BMath), JH-Computer Science (BCS), JH-Computer Science (BMath), H-Computing & Financial Management, or H-Data Science (BCS)
Antirequisites
- Not open to students enrolled in H-Software Engineering
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 6625 | 1 / 20 | TTh 16:00–17:20 |
Resources
Around the web
Found by uwloo’s link finder, which checks that each page names CS 493.
- CS 493/CS 494 - CS Team Project Courses Course website · student.cs.uwaterloo.ca Remove
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
12 posts and comments in 11 threads mention CS 493, March 2018 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2021
[deleted by user] 33 points, 14 comments
u/tendstofortytwo: “Yes, and yes.”
u/ffrosteh: “… Science CS 490 Information Systems Management CS 492 The Social Implications of Computing CS 493 CS Capstone Project 1 CS 494 CS Capstone Project 2 CS 497 Multidisciplinary Studies in Computer Science CS 499R Readings in Computer Science CS 499T Honours Thesis”
Fall 2020
Capstone project for cs majors 0 points, 5 comments
“Is there any capstone project course or something for cs majors?”
u/bradFCB: “Yes. CS 493/494. Not a lot of people take it though. If you wanna make something why not just do it your own instead of paying tuition for it. Edit: link here https://student.cs.uwaterloo.ca/\cs493/”
Spring 2020
cs 493? 0 points, 0 comments
u/arctdav: “Do I must take this course with friends because it require group project assignment? Also, can I take 493 then not doing 494?”
Winter 2019
Is there a CS course that is similar a coding bootcamp? 4 points, 4 comments
“Are there any CS courses here that basically work like a coding bootcamp? ie - building a lot of projects, little to no exams, etc. …”
u/lolineedajob: “take a look at CS493/494 for a fydp-esque course in CS. otherwise, spend time making a side-project?”
CS493/4? 2 points, 0 comments
u/coolk2000: “Has anyone taken it or is currently taken it tell me a little more about. In particular how it is scheduling.”
Fall 2018
CS 492 Waitlist 9 points, 6 comments
u/IWannaREEEEEEEEEEEEE: “try cs 493 i herd is even more bridier than 492”
Does anyone who took Software Engineering wish they took CS instead? 1 point, 8 comments
“Not really sure which I would prefer to get into if I got accepted into both. I would really like to hear about your experiences. Thanks!”
u/softeng2022: “Take SE, "drop" to CS if you don't like it.”
u/coolk2000: “CS493/4”
CS 493 - great course or meme course? 4 points, 1 comment
How is CS 493 this term? Would you recommend taking it as a lite course to just build a project? 1 point, 3 comments
Spring 2018
With add/drop starting today, what are you going to try to change in your schedule? 10 points, 28 comments
u/NegativeBinomialM136: “CS 480 (Introduction to Machine Learning) for GER 230 (Vikings!) CS 493 (Term Project) for BIOL 240 (Microbiology)”
Winter 2018
What do you think of the new CS 493 and CS 494? 15 points, 15 comments
u/TOJO_IS_LIFE: “[CS 493] (https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/current/courses/coursedescriptions/cDescr/newCDescr/CS493) CS 494”
u/beaverlyknight: “It's useless for people who are in coop...unless you want to change your sequence around but that is a pretty big hassle.”
u/beaverlyknight: “… CS 493 Offered for first time in Fall 2018. You can course select it during the Fall Course selection period from May 23-28, 2018. Prerequisites: CS 246, CS 341, CS 350 The plan is to offer it in every Fall term. CS 494 Offered for first time in Winter 2019. …”
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