Industry Advisory Board May 27th, 2016 http://csns.calstatela.edu/wiki/content/department/cs/assessment/iab/

09:00AM - 9:30AM: Department Presentation 9:30AM - 12:00PM: Project Presentations 12:00PM - 12:45PM: Lunch 12:45PM - 2:30PM: Project Presentations Before 3:00PM: Survey/feedback

State of the Union “Strong”

Current majors Incoming Fall 2016 Impaction? Undergraduates: 600 Freshmen (175 Freshmen) Transfer (75 Junior) International (75 Graduate) Impaction?

Quarter to Semester Conversion All Quarter campuses CSULA : Fall 2016 Convert 3 Quarters -> 2 Semesters Convert Programs/Courses

Degree Programs Bachelor of Science Master of Science Integrated BS-MS Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accreditation: 2006, 2012, 2018,.. Master of Science Flexible program to fit career interests and goals. Integrated BS-MS To provide an accelerated route to a graduate degree, with simultaneous awarding of both BS and MS degrees. 4+2 = 5 Years

ABET jargon Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes Specific skills on completion of the program

1. Apply concepts and techniques from computing and mathematics. 2. Fluent in at least one programming language and acquaintance with at least three more. 3. Strong foundation in the design, analysis, and application of algorithms. 4. Fundamental understanding of computer systems. 5. Analyze problems and identify their computing requirements. 6. Design, implement, and evaluate large software systems. 7. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. 8. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong self-development. 9. Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals and society. 10. Understand social, professional & ethical issues in computing.

Undergraduate General Education, Math., Phys. CS Core 1 year programming sequence Mid level breadth/depth courses 1 year Capstone Senior Design Project Recapitulation course CS Electives

Undergraduate General Education, Math., Phys. CS Core 1.5 year programming sequence Mid level breadth/depth courses 1 year Capstone Senior Design Project Recapitulation course CS Electives

CS490 Review of concepts from the core Major Field Test (MFT) Computer Science subject test Multiple choice test External exam conducted by ETS SAT, GRE

MFT Results 65 CSULA – 8000+ National Median student : 55th percentile 55th to 65th percentile (last 5 years) Greater than 95th percentile 3 students this year.. Indicators : Progr./Theory/Systems Class average Percentile 65th – 70th Percentile

Codethon: “..developed cutting-edge apps to help educate women about heart disease as part of a collaboration with the Clinton Foundation and the Women's Heart Alliance”

General Electric – CSU Innovation Challenge Determine viability of renewable and alternative energy solutions Use machine learning to maximize efficiency Most unique concept

More Highlights NASA Swarmathon competition Kennedy Space Station Google Applied CS with Android Googlers on campus Mobile Apps ACM student chapter Codethons Video Arcade Games / Apps

f(GPA, MFT score, Faculty votes) Plaque 1980 onwards 2016 award ? Outstanding Graduating Senior f(GPA, MFT score, Faculty votes) Plaque 1980 onwards 2016 award ?

Senior Design Projects are one academic year: August – May. Under the guidance of a faculty member, student teams work with clients to develop client-defined products to be delivered at the end of the year. Senior Design Projects provide a way for team members to blossom and to demonstrate what they can do—which is often far more than their GPA might indicate. Projects allow sponsors to get to know the student team members and to see them perform over an extended period. The next few slides will walk through a typical project.

Getting the requirements Determining the requirements

Getting the real requirements

The role of the faculty advisor

What we hope students learn from all this

To propose a project, email Prof. Russ Abbott (rabbott@calstatela To propose a project, email Prof. Russ Abbott (rabbott@calstatela.edu) with the following details: Project Title:  Project Sponsor:  (include email) Brief description of project - describe the project with a brief list of  requirements. The call for project proposals is available here: http://csns.calstatela.edu/wiki/content/department/cs/assessment/seniordesign/

CS496ABC – Senior Design Projects Projects archive http://csns.calstatela.edu/department/cs/projects.html

IAB Goals Industry sponsorships Industry experts as part-time faculty Undergraduate & Graduate projects Student internships Industry experts as part-time faculty Outreach Curricular feedback/guidance Survey