1. NEMCC Computer Science

2. Your Advisor: n Dr. Tom HilI n A.A. NE n B.S. USM n M.S. UM n Ph.D. UM n Research Interests n C++, Java n MS Office n Automated Grading n Database, Linux

3. n Vita: Thomas G. HILL. “Word Grader and PowerPoint Grader," Inroads Magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 2, pp. 34-36, ACM, June 2011. T. HILL. "Excel Grader and Access Grader," inroads-The SIGCSE Bulletin, Vol. 6, No. 2, pp. 101-105, ACM, June 2004. T. G. HILL. "MEAGER: Microsoft Excel Automated Grader," Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, Vol. 18, No. 6, pp. 151-164, June 2003. Hill, Thomas G., MEAGER & MADBAGS: Automated Graders for Microsoft Excel and Access Assignments, Doctoral Dissertation, University of Mississippi, Oxford, 2003. n Awards : 2005 HEADWAE Nominee Who’s Who Among American Teachers

4. Your Classmates n WHO ARE YOU? n Name n Hometown n Transfer to? n Previous computer courses

5. Why is CS a good major choice? 1. The much faster than average employment growth over the 2008-18 decade, resulting in excellent job prospects for Software Engineers, Database Admins, Network Admins, and Systems Analysts. (Programmer only average). http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos267.htm 2. Good salaries 3. Good working conditions (but often long hours and crunch times)

6. WHAT DOES ONE DO WITH A CS DEGREE? n Writing Software (Software Engineer) n developing computer instructions from specifications ($85K median salary) n Systems Analysis n helps managers apply computers to problem solutions ($75K median salary)

7. n Database Administrator n Build and maintain company data files $66K n Network Administrator n operate computers, n manage computer facilities $66K n Computer Support Specialist ($43K) n helping users operate their software n maintaining, repairing computer equipment n Faster than avg growth

8. WHAT SKILLS DOES A SOFTWARE ENGINEER NEED? n Intelligence! Why does it pay well? n Work with extreme accuracy n Patience, persistence n Ingenuity, imagination n Ability to work alone n Ability to communicate with clients & boss n Logical thinking (as in playing chess) n Ability to handle stress

10. Advising n Math/English Placement n Eng ACT <= 14 WritePlacer <7 ENG 1103 n <14 REA 1103 n Math ACT <=18 n ACT <=16 MAT 1203 (Beg. Alg) n ACT 17-18 MAT 1233 (Int. Alg) n Act 19+ MAT 1313 (Alg) &/or MAT 1323 n Math ACT 22 & Adv. Math: MAT 1815 (Calc) n Get tutoring early / New Success Center n We want you to pass!!

11. Advising: Courses to Take n 2 English Comp, 1 English Lit n 1 Bio, 1 Chemistry, 2 Physics n 1 History n 1 Fine Arts n 2 Social Science (Econ, Psych, Soc, Govt) n 3 Calculus Courses n 2 Programming Courses n Speech n If possible, advanced math classes

13. Scheduling n What classes do I need? What classes do I need? n Go by senior college catalog Go by senior college catalog n 3 MWF / 2 TT n Chemistry: MSU requires, UM other lab sci n Calc: Math ACT 22 & Adv. Math n Comp. Prog. I: Math ACT 18 & Algebra

14. To Succeed: n Study Daily n Do Homework, Write programs n Be responsible n Get connected, join campus organizations n Get help

15. NOTES n PROCESS FEES BY: AUG 5 n TR is Tuesday Thursday n MWF n One semester classes n CHARGE BOOKSTORE: AUG n SCHOLARSHIPS:SEPT

17. Registration n www.nemcc.edu www.nemcc.edu n Click Campus Pipeline n Login with SS, bday as pass mmddyy n Click Admin Services n Register for classes n Registration n Lookup classes and add to schedule