Welcome to the School of Computing Orientation, 2013
Advising Team Dr. Ken Weaver Undergraduate Program Coordinator 106 McAdams Hall Dr. Rose Lowe Undergraduate Academic Advisor 316 McAdams Hall Dr. Mark Smotherman Associate Director 108 McAdams Hall Ms. Kris Coleman Undergraduate Administrator 107 McAdams Hall Dr. James Martin Honors Advisor 315 McAdams Hall
Agenda General Information Scheduling Tips Building Your Schedule
Undergraduate Programs Minors 1.Computer Science 2.Digital Production Arts Degree Programs 1.Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 2.Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems 3.Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Overall Tips Get yourself organized – create personal advising kit Keep your contact information current Meet with your advisor regularly
What to expect We will meet each semester in your freshman year; anytime you fall below a 2.0 grade point average; anytime you have a question or anything regarding your academic life; You will get periodic s from me; I do not send s for fun so be careful what you delete; I will ask you to sign a parental disclosure form if your parents request it; I will copy parents on general information s if requested – send request to Get to know the Announcements (Catalogue) and the School Web Site, especially advising pages; Facebook Be responsible for yourself – grownup 101 starts today
Primary communication method Pay attention to what you delete Once an is sent to a Clemson University address, it is considered received
Tools for You Curriculum Worksheet Access via advising web page Get yours started before we meet in October Making Appointments On advising page Weaver/Lowe/Smotherman - undergrads Martin - Honors
Making a Schedule Resources & References Curriculum Sheets Catalog (Announcements) Description of courses, but… Some courses may not be offered every term hours considered “normal”
Choosing Courses In general – Stay flexible Go for the course, not the section Have information handy Use on-line resources For specific courses…
Core Courses CPSC: keyed to CMPT/AP score MTHSC: CMPT/AP score governs If you get moved, let us know ENGL – required for fall (unless AP) Natural Science
Other Courses Social Science Humanities Foreign Language (BA) STS/CCA Electives
Creative Inquiry Through special topics and creative inquiry courses students can participate in leading edge research and software development projects. Usually 3-4 semesters. Recent topics: Android Software Development iPhone Software Development Second Life Application Development Security Projects iTiger (Networks and Network Applications) Physically Based Animations Designing Hi-Tech Teaching Station
Co-Op & Internships Not required as part of the curriculum Growing interest by employers May or may not be right for you You must register for the programs with the Cooperative Education Office or Michelin Career Center Come talk to us next fall
Remember - We’re here to help Re-read the materials you receive Talk to us Feel free to contact us later ( best) On 3, say “Help” Questions?
Building Your Schedule Dr. Rose Lowe Undergraduate Advisor