Transcript No Slide Title - School of Computer and Information Sciences

Welcome to the
University of South Alabama
http://www.usouthal.edu/
and the
School of Computer and Information Sciences
http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/
Good News!
The number of jobs in Computing is increasing at a
faster rate than in any other industry (U.S. Department of Labor)
Market demand for specialized Computing skills and
knowledge will continue to outpace the supply. It is
expected that more than 20 percent of permanent
Computing positions will remain unfilled (Gartner Group: “IT
Workforce Change)
Expanding technology needs will result in demand for
qualified Computing Professional resulting in the
biggest increases in base compensation over the
next several years (RHI Consulting: Technology Professionals)
RHI Consulting:
Technology Professionals
Specialties in Demand
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Internet/Intranet and Ecommerce Development
Networking
Technical Support
Project Management
Systems Analysis
Software Implementation
Database
Administration/Architecture
Software Applications
Development
Job Skills Needed
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Support Knowledge/Skills
Interpersonal and
Communication Skills
Mathematics and
Statistics
Problem
Solving/Scientific
Approach
Specialization Area
supporting courses
Life-Long Learning
Features of Our Program
Options
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Three specializations:
Computer Science,
Information Systems,
Information Technology
Cross-Discipline
Partnerships: Computer
Engineering, E-commerce
All three specializations have
day and evening rotations
Flexibility in Personal Interests
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Support Knowledge/Skills
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Solid Foundation in
Computing
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Programming skills (Java plus
two additional languages)
Basics (Operating Systems,
Networks)
Electives from CSC, ISC, ITE for
any specialization choice
Choice of project types in Senior
Design
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Interpersonal and
Communication Skills
Mathematics and Statistics
Problem Solving/Scientific
Approach
Specialization Area supporting
courses
Life-Long Learning
Overview of Our Program
Freshman
Programming
Sophomore
OS, Networks, etc
CSC
ISC
Junior/Senior: Specialization Area Courses
Junior/Senior: Elective Courses
Capstone Senior
Project Design
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
A discipline that involves understanding
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the design of computers and computational
processes
information transfer and transformation
how to make processes efficient and endow them
with some form of intelligence
advancing the fundamental understanding of
algorithms and information processes
the practical design of efficient, reliable software to
meet given specifications.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
A discipline that centers on
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the development of systems to improve the
performance of people in organizations
problem identification, analysis, and decision
making at all levels of management
the analysis of the evolving role of information and
organizational processes
the design, implementation and maintenance of
the information systems that form the backbone of
today’s global economy
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
A discipline that centers on the use of state-ofthe-art, computer-based tools
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to deliver computing technology to knowledgeable
workers in widely diverse situations
to support end-users in complex network and
World-Wide-Web environments
to develop new technology solutions by using the
different technologies developed by the computer
engineers, computer scientists, and information
scientists
Laptop Ownership Policy
All students enrolled in CIS 120, 122, 401,501 must have a
laptop for use in these and following courses
Policy is effective beginning Fall, 2001
Specifications (minimums are given below)
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Processor: Intel Pentium or compatible 900 MHz
Hard Drive: 10 GB
CD ROM: 10X
RAM: 128 MB or greater
Audio: Soundblaster compatible
Network: Ethernet 10BaseT
Modem: 56K V.90
“Wet ports” to connect to campus networks will be available for
student use at many locations on campus
Other Opportunities
Internship Program
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Opportunity to learn while
earning $$$
Partners
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Minolta - QMS
Clear Channel
Mobile County Emergency
Management Agency
Mobile County Commission
Software Technology
IPSCO Steel
OMNI Phone
ATI
Five-Year Program: BS and
MS in 5 years
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Apply in second semester of
Junior year
GPA of 3.25
Composite of 1100 on GRE
verbal and quantitative with at
least 400 on each portion
Financial aid is available to
those admitted to the program
MS in CIS with
Specializations in
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Computer Science
Information Systems
Student Chapter of the ACM
Association of Computing Machinery
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Oldest Professional Organization in Computing
Faculty Sponsor-Dr. David Langan
([email protected])
USA Chapter is one of the most active on campus
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Service
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Tutoring
Lectures
Scholarship Awards in CIS
Special Projects
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Social
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Pizza Party
Games Party
Annual Banquet
Intramurals
Faculty and Administration
Faculty
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11 Ph.D.’s
8 Instructors (All have Masters in CIS)
Recruiting for 2 additional Ph.D.s and 2 Instructors
Administration
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Dean
Three Coordinators for Specialization Areas (CSC, ISC, ITE)
Scholarly Publications in
Curriculum Development
Database Design
Graphics
Robotics
E-Commerce
Teaming, Problem Solving
Teaching of Computing
Software Development
Interface Design
Artificial Intelligence
Organizational Issues
Life-long learning
Contact Us!
Main Office Phone: (251) 460-6390
Email
Dean: David L. Feinstein
[email protected]
Computer Science: Michael Doran
[email protected]
Information Systems or Graduate
Program: Roy Daigle
[email protected]
Information Technology: William
Owen
[email protected]
Web
School of Computer and
Information Sciences
http://www.cis.usouthal.edu
University of South Alabama
http://www.usouthal.edu or
http://www.southalabama.edu