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School of Computing and Software Engineering Southern Polytechnic State University

School of Computing and Software Engineering Southern Polytechnic State University. Why Computing?. Single most important skill for the 21 st century (and beyond) Computing ≠ Programming Skills for enabling technology Solving Problems!. Growth in Computing Jobs.

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School of Computing and Software Engineering Southern Polytechnic State University

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  1. School of Computing and Software EngineeringSouthern Polytechnic State University

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

  3. Growth in Computing Jobs • Network systems and data communications analysts (53.4%; highest rate of job growth among all occupations, 23rd in number of jobs added) • Computer software engineers, applications (44.6%, 4th highest rate of job growth, 15th in number of jobs added) • Computer systems analysts (29.0%), 23d highest rate of job growth, 26th in number of jobs added) • Database administrators (28.6%, 24th highest rate of job growth) • Computer software engineers, systems software (28.2%, 25th highest rate of job growth) • Network and computer systems administrators (27.0%) • Computer and information scientists, research (21.5%) • Computer and information systems managers (16.4%) • Computer support specialists (12.9%) • Computer programmers (-18%, 22nd in rate of job *decline*; shifting tosoftware engineers) Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006-2016 Employment Projection

  4. Drop in Computing Enrollment • Enrollments and graduates in computing programs nationally down about 30% since 2000. • Bureau of Labor Statistics: Over next decade, there will be around 600,000 openings for graduates from computing programs • Shortages of Computing Grads will mean higher salaries and opportunities for graduates from computing programs.

  5. Computer Science Degree Production vs. Job Openings 160,000 Ph.D. 140,000 Master’s 120,000 Bachelor’s 100,000 Projected job openings 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 Engineering Physical Sciences Biological Sciences Sources From Speech by Eric Roberts at the 9th Annual Conference Liverpool Hope University August 26, 2008 Adapted from a presentation by John Sargent, Senior Policy Analyst, Department of Commerce, at the CRA Computing Research Summit, February 23, 2004. Original sources listed as National Science Foundation/Division of Science Resources Statistics; degree data from Department of Education/National Center for Education Statistics: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Completions Survey; and NSF/SRS; Survey of Earned Doctorates; and Projected Annual Average Job Openings derived from Department of Commerce (Office of Technology Policy) analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics 2002-2012 projections. See http://www.cra.org/govaffairs/content.php?cid=22.

  6. Salaries for CS Majors (2006) Computing grads’ average salary offers for 2007 are up by between 4.5 and 6 percent.

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

  8. Why Computing at SPSU? • High quality curriculum • 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

  9. 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.

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

  11. 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 • Also robotics with helicopters and underwater submersibles

  12. 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

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

  14. 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

  15. 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.)

  16. Degrees in Software Engineering • Bachelors of Science • Masters of Science • SPSU is the only state university with both a BS and an MS in Software Engineering

  17. 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

  18. 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 • Only state university offering this range of programs in IT

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

  20. BSIT Tracks HIT Sys & Adm Management Security Future?

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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 Or go on to graduate school

  26. Frequently Asked Questions I • What is the average class size? • Less than 30 • How many CSE students are there? • Undergraduates: 942 • Graduate students: 240 • 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

  27. 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

  28. Questions? cse.spsu.edu/prospectivestudents/index.shtml

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