SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTING

STC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A course consists of one module per week for ten (10) weeks. Each module has the following components.

OVERVIEW OF REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS  

Format 

% OF FINAL GRADE  

Instructor Determined Assignments 

 

20% 

The Muddiest Point (MP) 

Discussion Board 

5%  

Concept Debates (CD) 

Discussion Board 

5%  

Knowledge Check (KC)  

Quiz 

10%  

Major Assessments 

 

80% 

Hands-On Skill (HOP)  

Assignment 

20%  

Programming Exercise (PE)  or Virtual Lab (VL) 

Assignment 

40%  

 

Team Project (TP)  

Group Team Project 

20%  

TOTAL  

 

100%  

STC assesses the student’s performance each week. Each week has 100 points. Since STC supports an asynchronous delivery model for student’s learning freedom regardless of location and time constraints, STC does not require either a proctored test or a final exam. Instead, STC emphasizes engagement to encourage student involvement and evaluation to measure learning: 

1. Engagement (30%) 

  • Discussion – MP (5%)& CD (5%) 
  • Skill Practice assignment – HOS (20%) 

2. Evaluation (70%) 

  • Quiz – KC (10%) 
  • Assignment – PE/VL (40%)
  • Team Project – TP (20%) 

For All Incoming Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral STC Students 

City University of Seattle (CityU) School of Technology and Computing (STC) requires the following computer specifications for their study. Especially, the students need enough computing power, memory space, and network bandwidth process. 

Operating System

  • Type: Windows 11 (64bit) / macOS 13 (or higher) 
  • Reasoning: Latest operating systems ensuring compatibility with current software and security features. 
 

Processor 

  • Type: Intel Core i-series (11th Gen) / AMD Ryzen Series 6000 / Apple M2 chip 
  • Reasoning: Top-tier processors offering excellent performance for demanding applications, multitasking, and content creation. 
 

Memory (RAM)

  • Capacity: 32GB or higher 
  • Type: DDR4 or DDR5 
  • Reasoning: Provides ample memory for advanced multitasking, large datasets, and memory-intensive applications. 
 

Hard Drive

  • Type: 1 TB SSD (Solid State Drive) 
  • Reasoning: Large capacity for extensive software libraries, documents, and multimedia files, with the speed of an SSD. 
 

Display

  • Size: 15 inches 
  • Resolution: Minimum 1920×1080 (Full HD) or higher 
  • Reasoning: Large screen size for enhanced productivity and media consumption with high resolution for clarity. 
 

Connectivity and Networking

  • Wi-Fi Capable: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or better 
  • Bluetooth: Version 5.0 or higher 
  • Reasoning: Ensures fast and reliable internet connectivity and peripheral connectivity. 
 

Camera and Microphone

  • Camera: Integrated HD Webcam 
  • Microphone: Integrated high-quality microphone 
  • Reasoning: Essential for online classes, video conferencing, and collaboration. 
 

Additional Accessories and Features

  • 3-Year Extended Warranty/Service Plan: For repair and service coverage. 
  • Shoulder Carrying Bag: For safe and convenient transportation. 
  • Wireless Mouse: For ease of use and mobility. 
  • Headset with Microphone: For clear audio during classes and meetings. 
  • Flash Drive: 64GB for portable storage and backup. 
  • Antivirus Software (3 Years): For protection against malware and cyber threats. 
  • Surge Protector: With a minimum of 6 ports to protect against electrical surges. 

MS in Information Security (MSISE) in AY 2014 

MS in Cybersecurity (MSCY) since AY 2021 

It is hard to trace it. Instead, CityU uses the persistence – term over term data. For example, 

  1. 87.5% of students continue to study their MSCY degree programs in Summer 2023. 
  2. Compared to Summer 2022, it increases from 50% to 87.5%. 

Each master’s degree program has its own capstone course. Students can take the capstone in the final quarter of study except for elective courses. 

For example, visit CS687 Computer Science Capstone at https://cityu.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2023-2024/catalog-updates/course-descriptions/cs-computer-science/600/cs-687/ 

Any students taking the capstone must present at the STC’s Applied Research Symposium in the final week (week 10). Check the examples at Applied Research Symposium (ARS) – Center for Cybersecurity Innovation (cityu.edu) 

Highly qualified capstone reports were published at conferences and/or journals. Some reports received awards. 

  1. Liu, Y. & Chung, S. A Serverless Real-Time Data Streaming Architecture for Synchronous Online Math Competition. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research (JISAR). Volume 16, No. 1, March 2023. (Distinguished Paper Awards, top 5%)  
  2. Kim, T., Ju, A., Maeng, B., & Chung, S. (2022). A Predictive Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintenance Method: Using Low-Code and Cloud-Based Data Visualization. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research (JISAR). Volume 16, No. 2, July 2023. (Meritorious Paper Awards, top 10%)  
  3. Ata, C. M., Chung, S., & Maeng, B. Optimizing a Convolutional Neural Network Binary Image Classifier via Mobile Devices: EZ Autism Screener. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research (JISAR). Volume 16, No. 3, November 2023.  
  4. Wang, P., Yoon, H. J. S., & Chung, S. (2022). A Comparison of Internationalization and Localization Solutions for Web and Mobile Applications. Journal of Information Systems Applied Research (JISAR). Volume 15, No. 2, July 2022.  
  1. Team project in each course – can be connected with their team members. 
  2. MS Teams in each course – can be connected with their classmates. 
  3. Student Clubs, Student Clubs – Center for Cybersecurity Innovation (cityu.edu) 
  4. Faculty research group, Faculty Research Groups – Center for Cybersecurity Innovation (cityu.edu) 
  5. Meetups – New Tech Northwest sponsored by CityU, New Tech Northwest 
  6. STC LinkedIn, School of Technology & Computing (STC)