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What’s Up With Networking?

What’s Up With Networking?. Dave Heldenbrand Networking Specialization Coordinator. Four Emphasis Choices in CS Degree. Computer Science (Programming) Computer Engineering Database (new) Computer Networking (Software Engineering is a separate degree) All driven by industry needs.

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What’s Up With Networking?

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  1. What’s Up With Networking? Dave Heldenbrand Networking Specialization Coordinator

  2. Four Emphasis Choices in CS Degree • Computer Science (Programming) • Computer Engineering • Database (new) • Computer Networking • (Software Engineering is a separate degree) • All driven by industry needs

  3. Two Networking Degrees • AAS CS - Emphasis in Computing and Networking Sciences • BS CS - Emphasis in Networking • Fairly easy “upgrade” from AAS to BS (if you are careful) • Stay in touch with your advisor

  4. It’s a Comprehensive Program • Both Networking degrees have a practical hands-on component, so you show up ready for work on day one • They also have a strong networking theory component, so you know how things work (and why they fail) • The BS is an ABET-accredited CS degree, so you can market yourself as a computer scientist, network application developer or a networking engineer

  5. How is Networking Different From the Other CNS Emphases? • Somewhat different skill set • More “system level” problem solving • Possibly less advanced programming

  6. Cool! So no nasty math and science – right?

  7. Not so fast… • Math and science are critical in networking • In fact, physics is more important than in most other areas of CS • You can’t predict or measure network performance without using statistics • In the public sector (govn’t), they pay extra for these skills

  8. With this combination, you develop a versatile mix of skills and knowledge, opening the door to…

  9. …a variety of careers (just like on TV!) • Network Security Specialist • Network Application or System Software Developer • Network Engineer/Architect/ Consultant (after some work experience) • Corporate or ISP Network Administrator

  10. Where do I sign? • If you’d choose your career focus based on one (admittedly very cool) slide show from a professor with an agenda and a family to feed, you ARE a fool! • Do your own research!

  11. Who do I talk to? • For details on specific job requirements, salaries, etc. talk to folks out there doing that job!! • For overall info about the programs: Patti Miner & Fred Orchard • For details about specific courses: Dave Heldenbrand, Brian Durney, Kirk Love

  12. Anything else to watch out for?

  13. Beware the AAS “Critical Path” • Semester 1: CS 1400, (MATH 1050) • Semester 2: CS 1410 & 2810, MATH 1060 • Semester 3: CS 2300, 2420, 2600 & Electives • Semester 4: CS 3060, 3520, 3690 & Electives

  14. For the BS Degree, Get Math and Science Prereqs. Going ASAP • CNS 1400 requires MAT 0990 (Introductory Algebra) • CNS 2300 requires MAT 1050 (College Algebra) • CNS 2600 recommends MAT 1210 (Calc I) & PHYS 2210 • PHYS 2210 requires MATH 1210 as pre- or co-requisite

  15. Key Prereqs. for the Networking Emph.

  16. For more information…(or a second opinion) Contacts Dave Heldenbrand: heldenda@uvsc.edu/863-8306 Kirk Love: loveki@uvsc.edu/863-8852 Brian Durney: durneybr@uvsc.edu/863-6390 Patti Miner: minerpa@uvsc.edu/863-8408 Fred Orchard: orcharfr@uvsc.edu/863-6238

  17. For more information…(or a second opinion) This slide show: Networking Specialization 08.ppt at ftp://cseftp.uvsc.edu/cns/heldenda/Misc/ Finding industry mentors – read Mentors.doc at same URL Networking job market propaganda, salaries, etc.: http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco1002.htm; http://mcpmag.com/salarysurveys/

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