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1 Computer Science Department Sonoma State University

2 How much do you know about the field of computer science? a.Nothing b.A tiny bit c.Some d.A lot e.Expert

3 Have you considered pursuing a major or minor in computer science? a.Yes b.No

4 Do you currently consider a career in Computer Science? a. Not At All b.A Little Consideration c.Considering d.Strongly Considering e.I Want To Be A Computer Scientist

5 Computer Science Department Sonoma State University

6 Who is a Computer Scientist? A computer scientist likes to: solve problems create new things stay atop of technology

7 CS Classes artificial intelligence bioinformatics data compression computer game development computer graphics computer networking and the Internet malware - viruses and worms wireless networks

8 What do Computer Science Graduates do?

9 CS Graduates Become  Game Programmer  3D Graphics Programmer  Software Engineer  Software Developer  Finance Analyst  Research Assistant  Design Engineer  Web Developer  Application Developer  Consultant  Combine CS with interests in other fields  Biology - bioinformatics  Business - commercial databases  English - technical writing  Law - cyberlaw & cybercrime

10 Computer science graduates are in greater demand than ever and can expect prosperous job and graduate school opportunities.

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13 9 Of Top 50 Fastest Growing Careers For 2010-20 Are CS Related U.S. Department of Labor Top High-Paying Jobs On The Rise U.S. Department of Labor Multiple Top 10 Rankings for Job Growth and Highest Pay with Bachelor Degree: Best Jobs for Bachelor Degree Grads 4 Of The Top 100 Best Jobs Are CS Related U.S. News And World Report Computer Science Career Outlook

14 Ways to experience more programming… Lots of tutorials at http://www.code.org

15 Sound interesting? Come By The Computer Science Department In Darwin 116 And Make An Appointment To Talk To Advisor Attend a CS Club MeetingCS Club Meeting Visit www.cs.sonoma.eduwww.cs.sonoma.edu Start Learning To Code: http://www.code.org/learn/ Consider Taking CS115: (Introduction to) Programming 1

16 How much do you know about the field of computer science? a.Nothing b.A tiny bit c.Some d.A lot e.Expert

17 Will you consider pursuing a major or minor in computer science? a.Yes b.No

18 Do you currently consider a career in Computer Science? a. Not At All b.A Little Consideration c.Considering d.Strongly Considering e.I Want To Be A Computer Scientist

19 Sound interesting? Come By The Computer Science Department In Darwin 116 And Make An Appointment To Talk To Advisor Attend a CS Club MeetingCS Club Meeting Visit www.cs.sonoma.eduwww.cs.sonoma.edu Start Learning To Code: http://www.code.org/learn/ Consider Taking CS115: (Introduction to) Programming 1


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