Computer Science at James Madison University Dr. Sharon Simmons Department Head for Computer Science Dr. Nathan Sprague and Dr. Chris Mayfield Faculty Members and CS Advisors February 14, 2015 1
WHAT IS COMPUTER SCIENCE? 2
In*for*ma*tion tech*nol*ogy 1: all forms of technology used to create, store, exchange and use information in its various forms; 2: the design and use of computers and communications to improve the way we live, learn, work and play. We use computing, IT, and computer science interchangeably to connote the creation and manipulation of technology; not to be confused with using technology or learning computer applications
Why CS & IT Matter» They re ubiquitous, pervasive» They re driving the U.S. and global economies» They re the backbone for transportation, communication» They re spurring innovations in science and technology» They re changing human relationships and infrastructures
Computer Science is everywhere Advertising Archaeology Art Communication Environment Film Health Human Rights Journalism Languages Law Literature Math Medicine Psychology Public safety Robotics Security Sports Etc. 5
Computer Science as a Major Appeals to people who Like puzzles and problem solving Are well organized and methodical Have discipline and determination Are creative and like to work hard 6
WHAT ARE THE JOB PROSPECTS? 7
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!"#$#%&"#%'()*%+,-.%!/00%1#% B#E$##.%J.K%+,-.%6778900L% Sources: Degree data are calculated from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Science and Engineering Indicators 2012, available at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/seind12/appendix.htm. Annual jobs data are calculated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Employment Projections 2010-2020, available at http://www.bls.gov/emp/. STEM is defined here to include nonmedical degrees and occupations.!"#"$%&'()'&
Virginia Workforce Statistics (See http://cew.georgetown.edu/stem/) Virginia will demand a total of 374,320 STEM jobs by 2018, up from 288,430 in 2008. 64 percent of STEM jobs in Virginia will be in Computer Occupations by 2018.
IT Jobs Available with 4-Year or Advanced Degree
Quality of Jobs
For more info, visit: http://code.org/stats http://computingcareers.acm.org/
CS @ JMU 14
CS at JMU B.S. in CS and M.S. in CS 450 undergraduates, 60 graduates 17 CS Faculty Program strengths: Software Engineering, Computer Networking, Robotics (minor), Telecommunications (Minor), Database Systems, Information Security, Digital Forensics. Embedded systems, and more! 15
CS Department 16
Departmental Culture and Opportunities Student-Faculty Relationships Friendly Environment Small class sections Undergraduate laboratory assistants Undergraduates working on research grants Independent study with CS faculty members Summer Internships Programming Team Competitions CyberDefense Team Competitions 17
Student/Alumni Panel 18
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Student Support and Enrichment Student organizations ACM Student Chapter Cyber Defense Club & Team Programming Team Cyber Forensics Group Women in Technology Unix Users Group Robotics Club UPE CS Honor Society Departmental Scholarships TA Consultants for the introductory programming sequence Independent Study Research Projects 20
Scholarship Opportunities http://www.cs.jmu.edu/bscs/scholarships.html JMU Scholarships Second Century Madison Achievement Dingledine Scholar Departmental Scholarships Curt Foundation Computer Science TAG FGM Malcolm Lane SWIFT Industrial Partners National Scholarships DoD Information Assurance NSF Scholarship for Service 21
High Demand Area: Information Security JMU is a National Security Agency (NSA) Designated Center of Academic Excellence in Information Security Education Undergraduate specialty in Information Security NSA NSTISSI 4011 Certification Many jobs in information security Higher salaries 22
CS M.S. at JMU B.S./M.S. 5 Year Program (Digital Forensics) M.S. CS in Information Security M.S. CS in Digital Forensics 23
Dr. Chris Mayfield Curriculum and the first year experience 24
120 Credit Hours 53-57 hours in CS 38-40 hours GenEd 24-27 hours elective 25
Your Program: First Year This can be customized after consultation with your advisor First Semester CS 139 or 149 Java I Calculus I Gen-ed Gen-ed Second Semester CS 159 Java II Calculus II CS 227 Discrete Math Gen-ed Gen-ed (opt) CS 139, 149, and 159 taught with lecture and lab components; 25-30 per section! 26
Second Through Fourth Years Year First Semester Second Semester Sophomore CS 240 Data Structures CS 350 Computer Org. CS 228 Discrete Math II CS 260 Technical Writing CS 345 Software Eng. Statistics Junior CS 450 Operating Systems CS 430 Program Langs. CS 460 Networking CS 474 Databases Senior CS Elective CS Elective CS Elective 27
Next Steps Make your decision Pay your deposit (by May 1) and meet other One Book deadlines Prepare for Summer Orientation One Book Register for summer springboard Enrollment and class information Major and enroll in classes Attend Summer Springboard Meet your advisor Make any schedule adjustments Attend 1787 orientation in the fall 28
Check Out Our Website www.cs.jmu.edu (click on B.S. link) Information about: Program Faculty Student clubs and activities 29
Contact Information Dr. Sharon Simmons Office: ISAT/CS 222 Phone: 540-568-4196 simmonsj@jmu.edu Dr. Chris Mayfield Office: ISAT/CS 208 Phone: 540-568-3314 mayfiecs@jmu.edu 30