The CS Program at UHCL UHCL Open House 2005 Oct 1, 2005 Dr. Kwok-Bun Yue Associate Professor, CS Chair, CIS University of Houston-Clear Lake

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 2 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 3 What is CS? Computer Science (CS): theory and practice of using computers for problem solving. Computer Science (CS): theory and practice of using computers for problem solving. Includes many support areas, e.g.: Includes many support areas, e.g.: MathematicsMathematics Science: Physics, electronics, etc.Science: Physics, electronics, etc. Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering Domain knowledge of the application areasDomain knowledge of the application areas

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 4 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 5 Myths of Computing Myth: computing majors Myth: computing majors Have no social lifeHave no social life Are hackersAre hackers Are nerdsAre nerds Cannot communicateCannot communicate

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 6 Reality Computing majors have diverse background. Computing majors have diverse background. Communications, social, political, design and analysis skills are important in CS/IS career. Communications, social, political, design and analysis skills are important in CS/IS career. They tend to be problem solvers. They tend to be problem solvers.

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 7 Programming Myth Myth: CS/IS are only about programming. Myth: CS/IS are only about programming. Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse: Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse: Senior and Middle ManagementSenior and Middle Management Software DevelopmentSoftware Development Technical SupportTechnical Support Systems, Network and Database AdministrationSystems, Network and Database Administration Training and SupportsTraining and Supports

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 8 Job Myth Myth: CS/IS job market will continue to shrink because of out-shoring (off- shore outsourcing). Myth: CS/IS job market will continue to shrink because of out-shoring (off- shore outsourcing). Reality: Reality: CS/IS job market has turned around in 2005.CS/IS job market has turned around in There will be shortage for CS/IS professional.There will be shortage for CS/IS professional.

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 9 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 10 Good Job Opportunities CS/IS Job market has turned around and is projected to grow. 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 lost about 1,000,000 job (15%) from 2002 to High tech jobs grew 190,000 in the first half of 2005 (ZDNet Research, 9/22/2005).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).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: Slide 11 Shortage of CS Professionals CS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 (Computer Research News, Vol 17). CS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 (Computer Research News, Vol 17). Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% between 1998 to Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% between 1998 to Incoming freshman interested in majoring in CS: Incoming freshman interested in majoring in CS: 1999: 3.8%1999: 3.8% 2004: 1.4%2004: 1.4%

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 12 Good Job Prospects Well paid jobs. Well paid jobs. Highest starting salary majors for university graduates (CNN/Money, 8/25/2005): Highest starting salary majors for university graduates (CNN/Money, 8/25/2005): #2 Computer Engineering: $52,464#2 Computer Engineering: $52,464 #5 Systems Engineering: $50,887#5 Systems Engineering: $50,887 #6 Computer Science: $50,820#6 Computer Science: $50,820 #10 Information Science and System: $44,775#10 Information Science and System: $44,775

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 13 Good Job Variety Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to July 2004 (with average compensation): Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to July 2004 (with average compensation): CIO: $162,145 (and up)CIO: $162,145 (and up) Application Development Manager: $98,666Application Development Manager: $98,666 Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468 Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090 Information Security Specialists: $73,207Information Security Specialists: $73,207 Database Administrator: $81,710Database Administrator: $81,710 Network Architect: $83,590Network Architect: $83,590 Systems Administrator: $64,925Systems Administrator: $64,925 Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166 Software Engineer: $81,150Software Engineer: $81,150 Messaging/ /Groupware Specialist: $71,552Messaging/ /Groupware Specialist: $71,552

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 14 Good Jobs Interesting job Interesting job Good job environment Good job environment Good job status Good job status Professional in nature Professional in nature

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 15 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 16 UHCL An upper level institution An upper level institution ~8,000 students ~8,000 students Located in the high tech community of Johnson Space Center 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). Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 17 UHCL CS Degree Programs Two degrees: Two degrees: B.S. in CSB.S. in CS M.S. in CSM.S. in CS Housed in the School of Science and Computer Engineering. Housed in the School of Science and Computer Engineering. Technically oriented. Technically oriented. Accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 18 B.S. in CS 132 credits 132 credits Required courses in Required courses in Computer Sciences (CSCI)Computer Sciences (CSCI) MathematicsMathematics ScienceScience Software Engineering (SWEN)Software Engineering (SWEN) Computer Engineering (CENG)Computer Engineering (CENG)

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 19 B.S. in CS Elective Courses: Elective Courses: CSCICSCI MathematicsMathematics Science coursesScience courses Business coursesBusiness courses SWEN and CENGSWEN and CENG

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 20 M.S. in CS 36 credits 36 credits For students with either undergraduate degrees in CS or have completed foundation courses. For students with either undergraduate degrees in CS or have completed foundation courses. Required courses in CSCI. Required courses in CSCI. Subplan requirements in Subplan requirements in Web and DatabasesWeb and Databases Systems and NetworkingSystems and Networking Elective courses in CSCI, SWEN, CENG and other courses. Elective courses in CSCI, SWEN, CENG and other courses.

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 21 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 22 Why UHCL CS? Good location Good location Good balance between theory and practice Good balance between theory and practice Early adopter of emerging technology Early adopter of emerging technology Small class sizes Small class sizes Student-Oriented faculty Student-Oriented faculty Faculty dedicated to teaching and working with students and colleagues on cutting- edge research Faculty dedicated to teaching and working with students and colleagues on cutting- edge research

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 23 Why UHCL CS? CS is accredited by ABET under the CS curriculum. CS is accredited by ABET under the CS curriculum. Currently, only 14 programs in Texas are accredited as such. Currently, only 14 programs in Texas are accredited as such.

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 24 Content What is CS? What is CS? Myths of Computing. Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CS Great Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCL CS at UHCL Why UHCL CS? Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and Questions Conclusions and Questions

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 25 Conclusions Great time to major in CS. Great time to major in CS. The UHCL CS program provides many benefits. The UHCL CS program provides many benefits. Contact us for more information: Contact us for more information: CS site: site: Dr. Perez-Davila (Chairperson, CS: Perez-Davila (Chairperson, CS: Academic advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman and Ms. Dorothy Hogg advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman and Ms. Dorothy Hogg

10/1/2005 Bun Yue: Slide 26 Questions? Any Questions? Any Questions? Thanks! Thanks!