First semester of the capstone design experience. Modern software engineering practices and tools are surveyed and applied in team projects. Students begin development on software projects proposed by faculty or external sponsors, including initial stages of design, implementation, and documentation, with an interim presentation of progress expected toward the end of the semester. Principles of security, testability, and maintainability are stressed. Prereq: BS CS: CS 520 with a minimum grade of C-, CS 619, 1 additional 600 or 700 level course; BA CS Algorithms & Systems: CS 520 with a minimum grade of C-, CS 619, 1 additional 600 or 700 level course; BA CS Cybersecurity: CS 620 and (CS 727 or IT 666); BS ADS: DATA 674 or MATH 738 or CS 750.