1. Computer Science at UNCW
Dr. Curry Guinn
Chair of Department of Computer Science

2. Computer Science at UNCW
What is Computer Science?
What are careers like in Computer Science?
What is UNCW’s Computer Science Department like?
What majors and concentrations are offered?

3. What is Computer Science?
We create novel ways of solving problems using computers.

4. What is Computer Science?
We create the tools

5. Computer Science-related Fields

6. Computational problem solving
Computer science is fundamentally about computational problem solving.
Programming and computers are only tools in the field of computing. The field has tremendous breadth and diversity. Areas of study include:
Software Engineering
Database Management / Data Mining
Computer Networks
Computer Graphics
Computer Simulation
Information Security
Programming language Design
Systems Programming
Computer Architecture
Human–Computer Interaction
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence

7. What are careers like in Computer Science?
Among the highest paid jobs of any major
Among the highest projected growth rates
Among the highest ranked jobs in terms of employee satisfaction

8. Starting salaries for CSC majors (National survey)

10. Best jobs in America

11. What is UNCW’s Computer Science Department like?
18 full-time faculty
Degrees
B.S. in Computer Science
B.S. in Information Technology (Interdisciplinary with Cameron School of Business)
B.A. in Digital Arts (Interdisciplinary with Art & Art History)
M.S. in Computer Science and Information Systems (Interdisciplinary with Cameron School of Business)
M.S. in Data Science (Interdisciplinary with Mathematics & Statistics)

12. Faculty

13. Faculty

14. Faculty

15. Undergraduate Research, Internships, and Applied Learning

16. Our majors – Computer Science
B.S. in Computer Science
Option 1: Systems (ABET Accredited Program)
Option 2: Tracks or Concentrations
Digital Arts
Business
Biology
Chemistry
Statistics
Geographic Information Systems
Neuroscience

17. Our majors – Information Technology
B.S. in Information Technology
Interdisciplinary with Cameron School of Business
Focus on business applications, web page development, management of database systems, and information security management.
Focus on the application of tools

18. Our majors – Digital Arts
B.A. in Digital Arts
Interdisciplinary with Art & Art History
Brand new program!
Two concentrations
Mobile Application and Web Development
Interactive Graphics

19. Should I major in Computer Science?
Yes!
Computer science can be difficult but rewarding
Even “good” students can find early CSC courses to be tough
Dr. Vetter often talks about how it took him 3 semesters before he figured it out
Work in any sector or industry
Use your talents to solve real-world problems
Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship are highly valued
Unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning – in fact, it’s a given that you will be learning new skills throughout your career.

20. Questions? Dr. Curry Guinn (guinnc@uncw.edu) www.uncw.edu/csc