1. Computer Science at UCSB
Fall 2010
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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

2. 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?

3. The job outlook?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.)

8. 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

9. 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

10. Links http://j.mp/gear10-11 A list of these links: Main CS Web page:
Main CS Web page:
Main CS Undergrad web page:
CS Course descriptions
CoE “GEAR” 10/11 (General Engineering Academic Requirements)

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Sample Course Schedule, BS/CS

15. 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.