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Why Computing?

Why Computing?. Single most important skill for the 21 st century (and beyond) Computing ≠ Programming Skills for enabling technology Solving Problems!. Skills of the Future. Computing skills will be used in many different careers: Entertainment technology Game development Biology

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Why Computing?

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  1. Why Computing? • Single most important skill for the 21st century (and beyond) • Computing ≠ Programming • Skills for enabling technology • Solving Problems!

  2. Skills of the Future • Computing skills will be used in many different careers: • Entertainment technology • Game development • Biology • Healthcare • Security

  3. Top Ten Fast-Growing Computing Jobs • Mobile Application Developer • Database Administrator • Software Engineer / Developer • Video Game Designer • Network Administrator • IT Security Specialist • Computer Systems Analyst • Web Developer • Health Information Technician • Technology Manager Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2012-2013 Occupational Outlook Handbook

  4. Why Computing at SPSU? • High quality curriculum (all programs are ABET accredited) • Classes are taught by faculty (not grad students) • Faculty are readily available outside classes and care about your success • Practical training that leads to good jobs • All our programs are informed by industry advisory boards • Day and evening classes, and more and more online classes • Small classes • Excellent value

  5. CSE Faculty • Dedicated to teaching. • Experienced in academia and industry. • Current research. • Research funding from NASA, NSF, State of Georgia, and other sources • Graduate and undergraduate students participate in research.

  6. Facilities • Modern instructional technology • Good labs • Open labs • Closed labs • Networking/infrastructure lab • Gaming lab • Usability lab • Specialized research labs

  7. Student Organizations • Association for Computing Machinery • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers • Association of Information Technology Professionals • ACM Women in Computing • SPISA: Southern Poly Information Security Association

  8. Programs in CSE • Computer Science • Broad degree that teaches you all the fundamentals of computing • Software Engineering • Engineering degree that teaches you how to design and build large software systems • Information Technology • Degree that teaches you to plan, evaluate, design, implement and manage the IT infrastructure • Computer Game Design and Development

  9. Degrees in Computer Science • Bachelor of Science (ABET Accredited) • Bachelor of Arts • Master of Science

  10. BS in Computer Science • Understands computers and computing • Can use computers comfortably and competently to • solve problems • create systems • develop new products & services • Has experience in solving a real-world problem • Ready for variety of available jobs, including leading-edge industry, or grad school

  11. BA in Computer Science • Understands computers and computing • Can use computers comfortably and competently to • solve problems and / or create systems IN A SPECIFIC FIELD OF STUDY • Combines core of CS degree with additional field (biology, international studies, business, etc.)

  12. Computer Game Design and Development • CGDD – (ABET accredited) • First undergraduate gaming programing in the country to be accredited by ABET

  13. Degrees in Software Engineering • Bachelors of Science – ( ABET accredited) • Masters of Science • SPSU is the only state university with both a BS and an MS in Software Engineering

  14. BS Software Engineering • Builds LARGE software systems that are: • On time and within budget • Does what it was intended to do • With acceptable performance and correct operation • Involves a broad range of skills: • Computer science • Project Management • Mathematics • Human Psychology • Current domains include • Gaming systems • Component based software development

  15. Degrees in Information Technology • Bachelor of Science (ABET Accredited) • Master of Science • Bachelor of Applied Science • For those who have an associate degree from one of the Technical Colleges • WebBSIT (consortial program online) • Only state university offering this range of programs in IT

  16. BS in Information Technology • Plan, • Evaluate, • Design, • Implement, • Manage Information technology applications.

  17. BSIT Tracks Health IT Sys & Adm Management Info Security Future?

  18. Contrasting the CurriculaBS degrees • BSIT: 122 Credits • 31 Credits Core • 13 Credits Math • 8 Credits Lab Science • 58 Credits IT • 46 Reqd • 12 Electives • 6 Management • 6 Free Electives • BSSWE: 129 Credits • 31 Credits Core • 17 Credits Math • 15 Credits Lab Science • 60 Credits Major • 18 CS • 33 Reqd SWE • 9 Electives • 6 Free Electives • BSCS: 122 Credits • 31 Credits Core • 20 Credits Math • 12 Credits Lab Science • 51 Credits CS • 42 Reqd • 9 Electives • 5 Free Electives • CGDD: 120 Credits • 31 Credits Core • 14 Credits Math • 8 Credits Lab Science • 60 Credits Major • 26 CS &SWE • 19 CGDD • 6 Concentration • 6 Free Electives

  19. Contrasting the CurriculaBS degrees IT User CenteredDesign • PPS I • Ethics • Prob & Stat • Discrete Math • Computing Disciplines • Tech Writing • Database CS SWE • Org & Architecture • Data Structures • Operating Systems • PPS II

  20. Contrasting the CurriculaBS degrees CGDD • ArtificialIntelligence • Graphics • User Centered Design • Software Testing& QualityAssurance • PPS I • PPS II • Org & Architecture • Data Structures • Ethics • Prob & Stat • Discrete Math Electives for CS • Computing Disciplines • Tech Writing • Operating Systems • Database SWE CS

  21. Which Degree is Best for Me? • During orientation, we will • Discuss the differences between the degree programs in more detail, • Register you for your classes • Place you in the appropriate math class (review for Math Assessment Test before orientation) • During the first semester our advisers will work with you to create a degree completion plan • All CSE students take (more or less) the same introductory courses, and changing majors within CSE is easy early in the program.

  22. CSE Graduates CSE graduates are employed by a variety of companies: • Google • BellSouth • AT&T • Verizon • IBM • Lucent Technologies • Scientific Atlanta • Systems Atlanta • Applied Systems Intelligence • DreamWorks • Giant Studios • others Or go on to graduate school

  23. Frequently Asked Questions I • What is the average class size? • About 20-30 • How many CSE students are there (in 2012-13)? • Undergraduates: >1000 • Graduate students: >500 • Can I find a job when I graduate? • Most students have multiple job offers before they graduate • We work with the careers and counseling service to get you an internship if you are interested • What about faculty? • Faculty are readily available • Often involve undergraduate students in their research • Teach all classes

  24. Frequently Asked Questions II • How do I apply? • Use the general SPSU application process • Can I get credit for AP classes? • Yes, if your scores are high enough • Can I enroll in an honors program? • Yes, SPSU has a growing honors program

  25. Questions? http://www.spsu.edu/schoolcse/cseprospectivestudents/index.htm

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