Transcript Agenda - Southern Polytechnic State University Marietta, GA

Why Computing?
• Single most important skill for the 21st
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
– Healthcare
– Security
Top Ten Fast-Growing Computing Jobs
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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
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
CSE Faculty
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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.
Facilities
• Modern instructional technology
• Good labs
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Open labs
Closed labs
Networking/infrastructure lab
Gaming lab
Usability lab
Specialized research labs
Student Organizations
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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
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
Degrees in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science
(ABET Accredited)
• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Science
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
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.)
Computer Game Design and
Development
• CGDD – (ABET accredited)
• First undergraduate
gaming programing in the
country to be accredited by
ABET
Computer Game Design and Development
Upper-level Concentrations
Media-Production
MATH2255 – Calculus 3
GDD4113 – 3D Modeling and Animation
GDD4603 – Production Pipeline and Rendering
Distributed-Mobile
CS4133 – Programming PDAs
CS4253 – Distributed Computing
CS4263 – Computer Networks
Educational-Serious
6 hours of approved TCOM courses
GDD4313 – Designing Online Learning Content and
Environments
Planning-Management
(pick 3 of 4)
MGNT3105 – Management and Organizational Behavior
MGNT4185 – Technology Management
SWE4663 – Software Project Management
SWE3623 – Software Systems Requirements
Simulation-Informatics
CS3153 – Database Systems
CS4253 – Distributed Computing
GDD4703 – Data Modeling and Simulation
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
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
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Computer science
Project Management
Mathematics
Human Psychology
• Current domains include
– Gaming systems
– Component based software development
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
BS in Information Technology
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Plan,
Evaluate,
Design,
Implement,
Manage
Information technology applications.
BSIT
Tracks
Future?
Info Security
Management
Sys & Adm
Health IT
Contrasting the Curricula
BS degrees
BSCS: 122 Credits
• 31 Credits Core
•20 Credits Math
•12 Credits Lab Science
•51 Credits CS
•42 Reqd
•9 Electives
•5 Free Electives
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
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
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
Contrasting the Curricula
BS degrees
IT
User Centered
Design
•PPS I
•Ethics
•Prob & Stat
•Discrete Math
•Computing Disciplines
•Tech Writing
•Database
CS
•Org & Architecture
•Data Structures
•Operating Systems
•PPS II
SWE
Contrasting the Curricula
BS degrees
CGDD
•Artificial
Intelligence
•Graphics
Electives for CS
CS
•PPS I
•PPS II
•Org & Architecture
•Data Structures
•Ethics
•Prob & Stat
•Discrete Math
•Computing Disciplines
•Tech Writing
•Operating Systems
•Database
•User Centered
Design
•Software Testing
& Quality
Assurance
SWE
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.
CSE Graduates
CSE graduates are employed by a variety of companies:
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Google
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BellSouth
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AT&T
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Verizon
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IBM
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Lucent Technologies
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Scientific Atlanta
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Systems Atlanta
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Applied Systems Intelligence
10. DreamWorks
11. Giant Studios
12. others
Or go on to graduate school
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
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
Questions?
http://www.spsu.edu/schoolcse/cseprospectivestudent
s/index.htm