Computer Science at UCSB Fall 2010 fap-10 Computer Science at UCSB If you don’t know the answer... If you run out of time... Refer the student to: Benji Dunson CS Dept. Staff Advisor policies, requirements Phill Conrad CS Dept. Faculty Advisor CS as a discipline, the curriculum content

Frequently asked quesitons What courses should I be taking next quarter? What the difference between: CS vs. CE vs. EE BS vs. BA. vs CCS What kinds of jobs am I preparing for? Will I be sitting in a cubicle by myself all day coding? Can I double major with x? Minor in y?

The job outlook?

What some fastest-growing jobs pay (from CNN.com/CareerBuilder.com) From Bureau of Labor Statistics' list of the 30 fastest-growing jobs through 2014 The 10 from the list with the highest salaries: Computer systems software engineer -- $81,140 Computer applications software engineer -- $76,310 Biomedical engineer -- $70,520 Physician assistant -- $69,250 Environmental engineer -- $67,620 Computer systems analyst -- $67,520 Database administrator -- $61,950 Physical therapist -- $61,560 Network systems and data communication analyst -- $61,250 Hydrologist -- $60,880 *Median annual salaries, according to November 2004 BLS data. Article: 01/2006

Q: What’s the difference between BA,BS,CCS? Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with emphasis in (pick one): Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography College of Engineering College of Letters and Science College of Creative Studies Traditional Computer Science Program. Strong lower division preparation, strong upper division core, many elective choices. Combine CS with Biology, Economics or Geography. Great opportunity for interdisciplinary study. For very advanced students only—requires separate application. Emphasis: independent study, early involvement in research. Best for most students inter-disciplinary research emphasis; highly selective

1st and 2nd year courses: 2.75 min! CS8. Introduction to Computer Science (Python) CS16. Problem Solving with Computers I (C) CS24. Problem Solving with Computers II (C++) CS32. Object-Oriented Design & Implementation (C++) CS40. Foundations in Computer Science ----------------------------------------- CS48. Computer Science Project (C++) CS56. Advanced Applications Programming (Java) CS64. Computer Organization & Logic Design Math 3A. Calculus w/ Applications I Math 3B. Calculus w/Applications II Math 3C. Differential Eq/Linear Algebra I Math 5A. Differential Eq/Linear Algebra II Math 5B. Vector Calculus w/ Applications PSTAT 120A. Probability and Statistics } BS only BS degree 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS64 CS32 CS48 CS56 CS8 BA degrees 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS32 CS8

What you need to get in—and to continue... To get into the pre-major At least 4 pre-major courses (see list below) Two must be CS 3.0 average in all pre-major courses taken To get into the full-major All pre-major courses must be taken 2.75 in all pre-major courses taken There are no exceptions to these numbers 2.749 will not get you in. What courses count: BS in CS: Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A, CS 16,24,32,40,48,56,64 BA in CS: Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A, CS 16,24,32,40 CS5, CS8 do not count for either degree (Disclaimer: This slide is an informal summary—NOT the official document. The official document is the college catalog. If there is any error in the information on this slide, the official documents apply, not this summary.)

2.75 2.75 means mostly As and Bs Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A Letter points To offset A+ 4.0 A A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 A,B+ D+ 1.3 A ,A- D 1.0 A,A,B+ D- 0.7 A,A,A- F 2.75 Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A CS 16,24,32,40,48,56,64

Opportunities! Research Opportunities Capstone 5 Yr BS/MS Research Methods class (Winter) DIMAPS (juniors/seniors) REUs (Research Opportuities for Undergrads) Other.. talk to your professors. Capstone CS189 A/B 5 Yr BS/MS Student Organizations ACM IEEE WISH (Women in Software/Hardware) Technology Management Program

Links http://j.mp/gear10-11 A list of these links: Main CS Web page: http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/~pconrad/cs/advising Main CS Web page: http://www.cs.ucsb.edu Main CS Undergrad web page: http://www.cs.ucsb.edu/undergrad CS Course descriptions http://j.mp/CMPSC CoE “GEAR” 10/11 (General Engineering Academic Requirements) http://j.mp/gear10-11

14 CS courses (9 required, 5 electives) PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) BS in Computer Science 7 CS Courses (CS8,16,24,32,40,48,56,64) Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B     PSTAT120A Physics 1,2,3 2 more science courses 14 CS courses (9 required, 5 electives) PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

BA in Computer Science options Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography CS8,16,24,32,40     Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B     PSTAT120A 3 Chem courses 5 Biology courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Economics Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Geography Courses PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) 9 CS courses (Including “Bioinformatics”) 2 Biology courses 8 CS courses 4 Econonics Courses 4 Geography Courses (Recommended: 2 more CS or Geography courses) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography Under consideration… Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography Computational______ ? CS8,16,24,32,40     Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B     PSTAT120A 3 Chem courses 5 Biology courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Economics Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Geography Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses + _______? PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) 9 CS courses (Including “Bioinformatics”) 2 Biology courses 8 CS courses 4 Econonics Courses 4 Geography Courses (Recommended: 2 more CS or Geography courses) 8-9 CS courses + ? (addl upper division courses?) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

Sample Course Schedule, BS/CS

The upper division BS required courses ECE152A 130A 138 111/140** PSTAT120B ENGR101 154* 130B 160 162 170 *154 may be taken as ECE154 or CS154 ** Either CS111 or CS140 is required.