The CS Program at UHCL UHCL Spring Open House 2006 March 4, 2006 Dr. Kwok-Bun Yue Associate Professor, CS Chair, CIS University of Houston-Clear Lake

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue What is CS? Computer Science (CS): theory and practice of using computers for problem solving. Includes many support areas, e.g.: Mathematics Science: Physics, electronics, etc. Software Engineering Domain knowledge of the application areas 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Myths of Computing Myth: computing majors Have no social life Are hackers Are nerds Cannot communicate 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Reality Computing majors have diverse background. Communications, social, political, design and analysis skills are important in CS/IS career. They tend to be problem solvers. 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Programming Myth Myth: CS/IS are only about programming. Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse: Senior and Middle Management Software Development Technical Support Systems, Network and Database Administration Training and Supports 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Job Myth Myth: CS/IS job market will continue to shrink because of out-shoring (off-shore outsourcing). Reality: CS/IS job market has turned around in 2005. There will be shortage for CS/IS professional. 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Good Job Opportunities CS/IS Job market has turned around and is projected to grow. High tech lost about 1,000,000 job (15%) from 2002 to 2004. High tech jobs grew 190,000 in the first half of 2005 (ZDNet Research, 9/22/2005). CS and System Analysis jobs increased 54,000 or 7.7% in the first quarter of 2005 (Information Week, 6/2005). 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Shortage of CS Professionals CS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 (Computer Research News, Vol 17). Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% between 1998 to 2004. Incoming freshman interested in majoring in CS: 1999: 3.8% 2004: 1.4% 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Good Job Prospects Well paid jobs. Highest starting salary majors for university graduates (CNN/Money, 8/25/2005): #2 Computer Engineering: $52,464 #5 Systems Engineering: $50,887 #6 Computer Science: $50,820 #10 Information Science and System: $44,775 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Good Job Variety Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to July 2004 (with average compensation): CIO: $162,145 (and up) Application Development Manager: $98,666 Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468 Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090 Information Security Specialists: $73,207 Database Administrator: $81,710 Network Architect: $83,590 Systems Administrator: $64,925 Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166 Software Engineer: $81,150 Messaging/E-Mail/Groupware Specialist: $71,552 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Good Jobs Interesting job Good job environment Good job status Professional in nature 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue UHCL An upper level institution ~8,000 students Located in the high tech community of Johnson Space Center Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

UHCL CS Degree Programs Two degrees: B.S. in CS M.S. in CS Housed in the School of Science and Computer Engineering. Technically oriented. Accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue B.S. in CS 132 credits Required courses in Computer Sciences (CSCI) Mathematics Science Software Engineering (SWEN) Computer Engineering (CENG) 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue B.S. in CS Elective Courses: CSCI Mathematics Science courses Business courses SWEN and CENG 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue M.S. in CS 36 credits For students with either undergraduate degrees in CS or have completed foundation courses. Required courses in CSCI. Subplan requirements in Web and Databases Systems and Networking Elective courses in CSCI, SWEN, CENG and other courses. 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Why UHCL CS? Good location Good balance between theory and practice Early adopter of emerging technology Small class sizes Student-Oriented faculty Faculty dedicated to teaching and working with students and colleagues on cutting-edge research 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Why UHCL CS? CS is accredited by ABET under the CS curriculum. Currently, only 14 programs in Texas are accredited as such. 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Content What is CS? Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Conclusions Great time to major in CS. The UHCL CS program provides many benefits. Contact us for more information: CS site: http://sce.uhcl.edu/cs/. Dr. Perez-Davila (Chairperson, CS: perezd@uhcl.edu) Academic advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman (ColemanB@uhcl.edu) and Ms. Dorothy Hogg (hogg@uhcl.edu). 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue

Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Questions? Any Questions? Thanks! 10/1/2005 Bun Yue: yue@cl.uh.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue