Mar 12, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

COMP 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium

(1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in computer science allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Repeatable: may earn a maximum of six credits. Offered as topics arise.