1. The job outlook?

2. 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: 1.Computer systems software engineer -- $81,140 2.Computer applications software engineer -- $76,310 3.Biomedical engineer -- $70,520 4.Physician assistant -- $69,250 5.Environmental engineer -- $67,620 6.Computer systems analyst -- $67,520 7.Database administrator -- $61,950 8.Physical therapist -- $61,560 9.Network systems and data communication analyst -- $61,250 10.Hydrologist -- $60,880 *Median annual salaries, according to November 2004 BLS data. Article: 01/2006

3. Three options for studying CS at UCSB Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with emphasis in (pick one): Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography Bachelor of Science in Computer Science College of EngineeringCollege of Letters and Science College of Creative Studies Traditional Computer Science Program. Strong lower division preparation, strong upper division core, many elective choices. Opportunities for undergrad research in 3 rd and 4 th years. 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

4. 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 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS64 CS32 CS48 CS56 CS8 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS32 CS8 BS degree BA degrees