First Advisor
Bruce Irvin
Date of Award
Spring 6-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science and University Honors
Department
Computer Science
Language
English
Subjects
teamwork, agile, team building, capstone, project development
Abstract
This Capstone Review Thesis discusses the current structure of the Computer Science Degree path and Computer Science Capstone at PSU. This thesis reviews the Conello Vendor Marketplace Capstone, a project designed to help address the issue of teambuilding in the workplace. It points out ways in which teamwork and organization is an underdeveloped skill in Computer Science. During the Capstone project, the project management method of Agile development was recommended and used. However, it became clear that the team, leader included, had a gap in knowledge and skills to be successful, as well as a lack of experience in team projects in general. This review discusses shortcomings by describing successes and hardships faced by the Conello Vendor Marketplace team. It also proposes a more structured Capstone course with greater guidance for prospective team leads, increased team and project focused courses in C.S. required courses, and a more comprehensive and robust teaching of Agile and other project development methodologies in C.S. courses.
Recommended Citation
Hauck, Levi, "Conello Vendor Marketplace Capstone: A Review on the Capstone Process and Computer Science Degree" (2026). University Honors Theses. Paper 1845.