1. School of Computer and Information Sciences http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/ Freshman Orientation Summer 2006

2. AGENDAAGENDA Presentation and Handouts Sign one of the Advising Block Removal Sheets Handouts Slides Laptop Policy Specialization Check Sheets Presentation The People What you need to know about… Advising/Scheduling/Registration Contacts

3. Administration School of CIS Main Office is in FCW 20 David Feinstein Dean Roy Daigle Coordinator–Info Systems Director, CIS Grad Program Michael Doran Coordinator-Com Science Computer Engineering William Owen, Coordinator-Info Tech Electronic Commerce Staff Kathy Ford Administrative Assistant Jennifer Nelson Receptionist Vickie Mitchell Receptionist/Secretary Theresa Thompson Academic Counselor Keith Lynn System Administrator

4. School of CIS Faculty Michael Black Debra Chapman Angela Clark Tom Hain Richard Johnson Thomas Johnsten Jeff Landry David Langan Herbert Longenecker Dawn McKinney Harold Pardue Gene Simmons Derrick Snow Robert Sweeney Yan Zhou Howard Whitston Melissa Smith

5. Academics in the School of CIS Complementing Courses Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Computing Major

6. Computer Science What is Computer Science all about? What kind of projects do Computer Science majors work on? Natural Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Mathematics Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Computer Science

7. Information Systems What is Information Systems all about? What kind of projects do Information Systems majors work on? Organizational Business Organizational Business Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Information Systems

8. Information Technology Technology Application Areas Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Information Technology What is Information Technology all about? What kind of projects do Information Technology majors work on?

9. What you should know about… the Laptop Ownership Policy From the Bulletin: All students enrolling in any undergraduate or graduate courses offered by the School of CIS except for CIS 110, CIS 150, CIS 210, CIS 211, CIS 227, CIS 250 and CIS 500, are required to own a personal laptop computer system that conforms to the current School minimum published standards. This is a one-student one-machine requirement. Specifications (minimums are given below) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron 2.8 GHz+, Intel Pentium-M 1.6 GHz+, or AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Hard Drive: 40 GB or greater CD ROM: 24X or greater, CD-RW recommended RAM: 256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended Network: Wired Ethernet 10BaseT required, Wireless 802.11b/g required (built-in or via PC Card adapter.) The School of CIS has a wireless 802.11G network. Modem: 56K V.90 Cabling: Phone and Ethernet patch cables “Wet ports” to connect to campus networks will be available for student use at many locations on campus Students may wish to add other equipment to their system. A laptop case A “USB key” drive as an alternate means of moving large files can be very useful too. A printer An external USB floppy disk drive – some ultra-portable laptops lack a built-in one.

10. Math for CIS Majors is Important! Is required of all CIS majors Information Systems and Information Technology majors MA 120 Survey of Calculus or MA 267, Discrete Mathematics * Computer Science majors must complete MA 267, Discrete Mathematics MA 125-126, Calculus I & II Is used for placement in CIS programming courses CIS 115: Math Placement Score of 65-74 CIS 120: Math Placement Score >=75 or Completion of MA 112 and CIS 115 If your score isyou can enroll in 35 to 48DS 081 49 to 57DS 083 58 to 64DS 084 65 to 74MA 112 75 or moreMA 120 80 or moreMA 267 85 or moreMA 125 MA 110 is NOT an acceptable Math Courses for ANY CIS Major!

11. Math Prerequisites No Math Prerequisites Overview of Beginning CIS Courses CIS 115 CIS 120 CIS 121 MPS 65-74 CIS 101 CIS 100 ALL CIS Majors FRESHMAN MPS >= 75 Or (CIS 115 and MH 112) MPS >= 75 Or (CIS 115 and MH 112)

12. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 100 Information Technology in Society —you will learn more about The role of Information Technology in Society Your professional and ethical responsibilities in Society Legal issues in computing Required of all Students CIS 101 CIS Freshman Year Experience —you will learn more about the University of South Alabama studying and managing your time effectively what assistance is available to students more about the three CIS majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology Required of all Beginning Freshmen After completing CIS 101 you will be expected to make a choice of CIS major

13. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 115 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences— you will learn how to use a computer to solve problems how to how to represent your computer-based solutions using graphical diagrams document your computer-based solutions how to implement your computer-based solutions using a programming language simple concepts of Object Oriented Programming Prerequisite is a Math Placement score of at least 65 but not more than 75. You will need a laptop for this class This course is only for students whose math placement score is less than 75.

14. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 120, Problem Solving & Programming Concepts I: Y ou will learn how to use a compiler and its debugging tools write programs involving sequence, loop, and decision to solve problems use simple and aggregate data structures make estimations of efficiency for simple algorithms prepare simple classes for object-oriented applications Prerequisite is a Math Placement score of at least 75 or (MA 112 and CIS 115). You will need a laptop for this class

15. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 121, Problem Solving & Programming Concepts II: Y ou will learn how to design solutions to complex problems using abstraction design applications using new classes from existing classes write file management applications use dynamic data structures such as lists, stacks, queues in problem solving create event-driven applications and applets use testing strategies to thoroughly test algorithms Prerequisite is CIS 121 You will need a laptop for this class

16. What you should know about… Advising Advising is about making big decisions… Which semester should a course be taken? What are some good supporting electives for your special interests Advising is mandatory… Involves consultation with a knowledgeable guide Spring advising occurs during the Fall semester Summer & Fall advising occurs during the Spring Semester Registration blocks are set automatically each semester Your first advising experience is tomorrow at 1:00 pm!

17. What you should know about… Extra-curricula activities University—get involved with university life and student organizations About the SGA Help from CIS Senator Professional Activities Professional Organizations—get involved in the Student Chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)

18. Contact Us! Main Office Phone: (251) 460-6390 Email Dean: David L. Feinstein dfeinstein@usouthal.edu Computer Science: Michael Doran mdoran@usouthal.edu Information Systems or Graduate Program: Roy Daigle rdaigle@usouthal.edu Information Technology: William Owen wowen@usouthal.edu Web School of Computer and Information Sciences http://www.cis.usouthal.edu University of South Alabama http://www.usouthal.edu or http://www.southalabama.edu http://www.usouthal.edu http://www.southalabama.edu

19. ORIENTATION QUIZ! Who is the Dean? Answer: Dr. David Feinstein How many majors are there in CIS? Answer: 3 In which course do you learn about the university and the majors? Answer: CIS 101 What is the math placement score needed to get into the first programming course? Answer: 75 Who do you see if you have a problem? Answer: Ms. Thompson What math course is required of all CIS majors? Answer: MA 267 In which course do you learn about professional ethics? Answer: CIS 100 In which course do you learn about problem-solving? Answer: ALL CIS courses What is the name of the student professional organization? Answer:ACM What must you do before registering for courses? Answer: Be ADVISED