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Computer Science: $ign of the Times. Karen Reed CSIS 1001/sec.06 PowerPoint Presentation www.pipeline.com/~jhreed. What Will I Learn?. Provides instruction for computer science foundations , emphasis on computer systems.
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Computer Science:$ign of the Times Karen Reed CSIS 1001/sec.06 PowerPoint Presentation www.pipeline.com/~jhreed
What Will I Learn? • Provides instruction for computer science foundations , emphasis on computer systems. • Provides experience with information technology, emphasis on programming. • Implements use of computing principles in a variety of projects.
What can the CS department provide? • Instruction by well-educated faculty with varied industry and academic experience. • Internships as early as the sophomore year. • Use state-of-the-art facilities with excellent computer labs and support.
How do I get accepted to the University? • Graduate from an accredited high school. • Complete at least 15 required units in the University System College Preparation Curriculum. • Meet standardized testing requirements. • SAT verbal min. 430, math 400 • ACT verbal min. 18, math 22 • HSGPA min. 2.0
Why do I need the core requirements? • Provides students with general broad based knowledge. • Utilizes student strengths in other areas to build on weaknesses. • Exhibits instruction across disciplines.
Could I be a computer science major? • Tolerate long hours of work. • Enjoy solving problems. • Be equally comfortable working alone or in groups.
What should I expect as Major requirements? • Expect many math and logic courses. • Complete a senior project related to your expertise. • Demonstrate professional writing skills.
What about Major electives? • Pick from a variety of specialty classes instructed by professionals in that field. • Software development • Systems development • Math disciplines • Complete 5 specialty classes in your related area.. • Choose 3 more classes from any discipline at the university.
Will I be ready for the real world when I finish? • Work is plentiful in the industry. • Information Technology • software engineer • software development • Earn beginning salaries of approximately $35,000. • Go anywhere to live-especially metropolitan areas.
Why choose KSU? • Provides flexible class times. • Has easy registration protocol. • Promotes a fun and safe learning environment for people of all ages.