Dr. John Lowther, Associate Professor of CS Adjunct Associate Prof. of Cognitive and Learning Sciences Computer Graphics: Foundations of Computer Graphics, Programming Languages, Artificial Intelligence, Senior Seminar Chair, Undergraduate Committee, advisor, Verify and help complete “Degree Audits” 1

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Advising at MTU: Help you form your plans. Help you in determining what “major” -- CS, SE, CSYS and for CS, assist in determining what “concentration”. Assist you in important decisions. Available for discussing your progress, goals, career options,.... In CS, advising is done: in CS 1000: Explorations in Computing, advising sessions, CS web pages, and by almost all faculty. Other sources of advice may be found at: Dean of Students ( ) andhttp:// Student Records and Registration ( )‏ 4

Today's Discussion: 1. Overview of our Department's requirements: For more details see Prepare for final registration of classes: A. First semester courses – CS,Math, UN, and others. B. General Education Requirements UN Perspectives UN World Cultures UN Revisions UN Institutions Gen Ed Distribution Requirements Co-Curricular Activities 5

What is "Computer Science?" More than 'programming'... Programming and Programming Styles Data Structures, Classes, Objects Software Engineering Software Quality Assurance Computer Systems Science Computer Architecture and Computer Organization Algorithm Design Properties Programming Languages Compiler Design and Implementation Operating Systems Computer Networks Performance Analysis Distributed Systems Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization Computation Theory Database Systems Artificial Intelligence Parallel Programming and Parallel Computers Human Computer Interactions 6

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B. S. in Computer Science Degree Concentrations (123 s.h. and 124 s.h.)‏ CS ­ Computer Companies, Eng. And Sci. Companies, Government, Graduate School Information Systems ­ Computer Companies, Companies and Organizations with Business Applications, Graduate MIS Schools Applications ­ Application Area Must be approved by the Department before you start the concentration Software Engineering Computer Science Education Must be admitted to the MTU Dept. of Cognitive and Learning Sciences 8

What is Software Engineering (BS SSEN)? SE is the study and practice of techniques and processes for the development and maintenance of large scale scale software systems. Software Engineers are concerned with the cost effectiveness of software, Software Reliability, and usability. (128 s.h.) 9

What is Computer Systems Science (BS SCSY)? Focuses on Computer Systems such as: Operating systems, Networks, System Administration, Performance Analysis, and Security. Leads to “Chief or Head Systems Administrator” in charge of “System Administrators.” (125 s.h.)‏ 10

Computer Science Requirements CS 1000: Explorations in Computing 1 CS 1121: Introduction to Computing I 3 CS 1122: Introduction of Computing II 2 OR CS 1131: Computer Science I 4 CS1721: Object Oriented Design 1 CS2311: Discrete Structures 3 CS2321: Data Structures 3 CS2141: Software Development Using C/C++ 3 CS3141: Team Software Project 3 CS3311: Formal Models of Computation 3 CS3421: Computer Organization 4 Page 11

Computer Science Requirements – continued CS4000: Senior Seminar 3 CS4121: Programming Languages 3 CS4321: Introduction to Algorithms 3 CS4411: Introduction to Operating Systems 4 CS4XXX: (NOT CS4099) 3 or 4 CS4YYY: (NOT CS4099) 3 or 4 CS4ZZZ: 3 or 4 Technical Electives 6 to 9 (Credits for the Technical Electives and the 3 CS4XYZ's must total 18 credits. Technical Electives must be approved by a CS advisor.)‏ SS3801: Science Technology & Society (or SS3510 or SS3511) 3 Lab. Science 8 to 10 (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Forestry, or Geology) Computer Science Requirements Total: 68-69

Mathematics Requirements: MA1160: Calculus with Technology I 4 MA2160: Calculus with Technology II 4 MA2330: Introduction to Linear Algebra 3 MA2720 or 3710: Statistical Methods / Engineering Statistics 4 or 3 MA Elective 3 (Upper level Math course (e.g. courses with Calculus as a prerequisite Mathematics Subtotal: Page 13

General Core (all SCS, SSEN, SCSY majors)‏ UN1001: Perspectives on Inquiry 3 UN1002: World Cultures 4 UN2001: Revisions 3 UN2002: Institutions 3 General Education Distribution: HU 3120: Technical and Scientific Writing 3 One course from World Cultures 3 Two courses from Institutions 6 One course from either World Cultures or Institutions 3 Physical Education (PE, Certain FA, Certain ROTC) 3 units General Education Subtotal: 28 s.h. Free Electives 7 to 8 s.h. Total credits needed for graduation 123 s.h. Page 15

UN 1002 World Cultures and UN 2002 Institutions serve as prerequisites for the 15-credit distribution requirement. The distribution courses are divided between two lists, entitled World Cultures and Institutions. CS has picked one course, HU 3120, Sci. and Technical Writing and so, you need to carefully choose at least 12 more credits. Students must take six credits from each list. The final 3 credits may come from either list. A number of 2000-level distribution courses, marked with an asterisk on these lists, are designated as courses that can be taken during the first year in the same term as Perspectives and/or World Cultures. 9 credits of Gen Ed Distribution courses must be at the 3000 level or higher. General Education Distribution Courses: Page 16

If a course is labelled "activities," a student may apply no more than 3 credits of approved activities courses to satisfy this requirement. Transfer credits are evaluated individually for distribution credit. Other ways to satisfy Distribution Courses are “Language Courses for Distribution Credit” and “International Study Abroad for Distribution Courses.” Co-curricular Classes: Three (3) units are needed for graduation. Information on General Education is found in the “University Catalog”, “Time Schedule Booklets”, and other web pages. Page 17

Registration is in the CS Labs on Friday, August 31, from 9:30 A.M. To 5:00 P.M. Your OTL will be in a CS lab with their group of majors. Key dates Last day to add a class or change a section, 9/7 ( Late Add’s begin)‏ Last day to drop a course with a 100% refund, 9/12 Last day to change major effective for Fall semester, 9/12 Last day to drop a class without a grade appearing on your record, 9/21 Mid-term Progress Reports available, 10/22 Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”, 10/26 There is a “Late Drop” for special circumstances There will be a First-Year Advising Meeting for Spring Registration occurring at a time between Monday, October 8, through Friday, October 26, (WEEK 6 through WEEK 8). Page 18

Dropping Courses First three weeks of semester – no record. First 3 weeks – signature of advisor. After week three, signatures of advisor and course instructor. Week 4 to end of week 8, grade of “W”. Page 19 Adding Courses during the first 5 business days of the semester need an advisor's signature; after day 5, signatures of the course instructor and the advisor are needed. Last day to add a full semester course is Wednesday of week two.

Fall Term: CS 1000: Explorations in Computing 1 sh CS 1121: Intro to Computer Science I 3 sh OR CS 1131: Computer Science I 4 sh <-- Permission MA sh (or courses before or after MA 1160)‏ UN sh General Education Distribution 3 sh for BS Science Elective (3 or 4 sh) for BS SCSY and BS SSEN Co-curricular Activity (1 unit = two 0.5 unit courses)‏ Page 20

Possible Variations for Fall Semester: Comp Engineers (Path C): CS 1121 – 3 cr MA 1160 – 4 cr EE cr PH 1100 – 1 cr UN cr Distribution – 3 cr

Spring Term: CS sh and/or CS 1721 ‏ 1 sh (or CS 1721 and CS 2321 (1 sh and 3 sh ) MA sh for BS SCS and SSEN UN sh General Education Distribution 3 sh‏ for BS SCS and SCSY Science Elective 3 or 4 sh for BS SCSY and BS SSEN Free Elective 3 sh for BS SCS Co-curricular Activity 1 unit = two 0.5 unit courses‏