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1 Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
A Welcome and Orientation to UCI and the Bren School of ICS

2 As a courtesy to your academic counselor and the people around you, please turn off your:
Cell phone Pager Anything else that might be disruptive Thank you!

3 Bren School Student Affairs Office
Contacting the office Telephone: (949) Web: Office Hours Monday –Friday: a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m.

4 Bren School of ICS Peer Advisors
Katie Bryant, Nathaniel Chow Meet students on a walk-in basis Check their website for hours Can help you with Academic planning Scheduling issues Campus resources Changing/Adding Majors Minors Academic progress check / Graduation Check Non-academic issues Stress management Time management Success strategies

5 Clubs and Organizations
Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Bren School of ICS Honors Program (ICSHP) Upper-division honors program track Campuswide Honors Program (CHP) Informatics Student Association (INSA) Video Game Developers Club (VGDC) Women in Information and Computer Sciences (WICS)

6 Your UCI Catalogue Rights
can be your catalogue year You are held to the policies and requirements in this catalogue Answers for almost 90% of general student questions can be found here The catalog is available online:

7 Your UCI Degree is Made up of:
1. UC Entry Level Writing 1. Writing (3) 2. American History & Institutions 2. Science and Technology (3) 3. Unit Requirement 3. Social and Behavior Sciences (3) 4. Residency Requirement 4. Arts and Humanities (3) 5. Grade Requirement 5. Quantitative, Symbolic and 6. General Education Computational Reasoning (3) 6. Language Other Than English (1– 3) 7. Multicultural Studies (1) 8. International/Global Issues (1) Individual requirements depending on your major. UC Requirements General Education Requirements Major Requirements

8 Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences
#1-5. UC Requirements

9 1. UC Entry Level Writing Ways to Satisfy the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement: Score 680 or better on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test, or score 30 or higher on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; or Score 3 or higher on either AP English (Language or Literature) exam; or Pass the Analytical Writing Placement Exam; or Complete a transferable college course in composition with a grade of “C” or better before entering UCI; or Complete UC Analytical Writing/Subject A equivalent course at UCI (Writing 39A, Writing 37, Humanities 1A/SA); or Score of 5 or above on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English A exam.

10 #2. American History and Institutions
One year of U.S. History, or one semester of U.S. History and one semester of U.S. Government in high school with a “C” or better; or A score of 3, 4, or 5 in AP U.S. History; or A score of 550 or higher in the SAT II American History exam; or One year of college-level U.S. History, or one course in U.S. History and one in U.S. Government with a “C” or better

11 #2. American History and Institutions (continued)
If you have not fulfilled this requirement, then you may enroll in the following: History 40ABC One course from History 40ABC and Political Science 21A (total of 2 courses)

12 #3, 4, & 5. Unit, Residency and Grade Requirements
You must graduate with a minimum of 180 units. At least 36 of the last 45 units for your degree must be completed at UCI Grade Requirement: 2.0 GPA In all UC courses In all courses required for your major In all UD courses required for your major

13 Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences
#6. General Education Requirements

14 General Education- 8 categories
Writing Lower-division Upper-division (your major requirements may satisfy this) Science and Technology Your major satisfies this requirement; the CS and CSE majors require additional science courses. Social and Behavioral Sciences Arts and Humanities Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning Your major satisfies this requirement Foreign Language Multicultural Studies International/Global Issues If a student is completing the UC Entry Level Writing requirement after they have matriculated to UCI, it must be taken for letter grade and the course must be taken here.

15 (UC Analytical Writing)
Category I: LD Writing Writing 39A, or Writing 37 (UC Analytical Writing) Writing 39B If Writing 39B grade is B or better, then Writing 30 Writing 31 Writing 39C Option 1: Option 2: Entry Level Writing Entry Level Writing Students are not permitted to add, drop, or change grade option after the second week of classes Writing 39A, Writing 37, or Humanities 1A/SA may be taken to satisfy UC Entry Level Writing Lower division writing must be completed with a “C” or better

16 The Humanities Core Course, HUMAN 1A-B-C: Overview
A year-long, double-credit, integrated sequence of lectures and discussions by award-winning faculty from across the humanities. Progressively develop writing skills while working with classic texts from a variety of cultures 8 units of course credit per quarter in Fall, Winter, and Spring THE HUMAN & ITS OTHERS Fall: Divinity Winter: Society Spring: Nature Key Texts Bible, Koran, Renaissance painting, Epicurus Goethe, Kafka, Frederick Douglass, Maxine Hong Kingston Euripides, Homer, Galileo, African Folk Tales fulfills UCI General Education requirements Lower Division Writing: 2 courses Arts and Humanities: 3 courses Multicultural Studies: 1 course

17 Category I: UD Writing Upper division writing 1) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and 2) must be taken at UCI. CS and SE Majors - Required to take ICS 139W. In4matx Majors – Requirement will be completed through Informatics 162W for those pursuing the OIT specialization. CSE Majors – Requirement will be completed through CSE 181CW. BIM, CGS, In4matx (HCI) Majors – May take any upper division course with a “W” suffix (ex: ICS 139W, Social Science 185W, Engineering 190W, etc). Some upper division writing courses have majors only or other restrictions. Be sure to look at WebSOC to see restrictions.

18 Category II: Science and Technology (Major Specific!)
BIM, CGS, CS, In4matx and SE Majors: The 3 required courses will already be completed through ICS 31, 32, 33. CS students: You must also select two additional GE II courses (except those offered by CSE, Economics, ICS, or Mathematics). University Studies courses can be used with the approval of the CS Vice Chair for Undergraduate Studies. CSE Majors: Complete 18 units of basic science courses including Physics 7C/LC, Physics 7D/LD, and the remainder from the approved Science Elective list. If you have taken AP exams in Physics or Chemistry, you may have credit for courses. You will have a chance in a little bit to see what AP exam scores will get you what class.

19 Category III: Social and Behavioral Sciences
You must complete 3 courses for this category. Can overlap with category VII and category VIII of the UCI General Education requirements. Category III courses include such topics as: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Linguistics, Psychology, and Sociology CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of ICS 60 See either the UCI General Catalog or the Breadth Sheet for the complete approved listing

20 Category IV: Arts & Humanities
You must complete 3 courses from the following areas: Arts Art History, Studio Art, Dance, Drama, Fine Arts Humanities Classics, History, Humanities, Philosophy Literature Classics, English and Comparative Literature, French, Humanities, Russian, Spanish Interdisciplinary Studies African-American Studies, Women’s Studies Can overlap with category VII and VIII of the UCI General Education requirement CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of Film & Media St. 85A

21 Category V: Quantitative, Symbolic & Computational Reasoning
All Bren ICS Majors will satisfy this category via their degree requirements

22 Category VI: Foreign Language
Language competency other than English must be demonstrated through one of the following options: 3 years of high school language or its equivalent with a C or better in both semesters Score of 3 or higher on the AP Language exam Score of 570 or better on SAT II language exam; a score of 500 or better on the SAT II Modern Hebrew exam (Note: test score format has changed recently) Completion of an approved course of study through EAP Exemption by examination available in some languages, check out Completion of 1C level of a language taught at UCI or the equivalent at another college or university

23 Category VII: Multicultural Studies
Complete 1 course from the list of General Education courses for this category. Courses can potentially overlap with categories III and IV of the UCI General Education requirement.

24 Category VIII: International/Global Issues
Complete 1 course from the list of General Education courses for this category. Courses can potentially overlap with categories III and IV of the UCI General Education requirement. Along with the courses from the approved list, this may also be fulfilled by: one quarter participation in the Education Abroad Program and corresponding course. completion of the 4th year equivalent of high school foreign language with a C or better in both semesters A score of 4 or 5 on the AP language other than English exam 620 or better on the SAT II language other than English exam; 540 or better on the SAT II Modern Hebrew exam Exemption by examination available in some languages. Check out

25 Taking courses outside UCI
Courses may be completed outside of UCI to satisfy general education and elective courses You must take all major courses at UCI Students may petition to take up to four approved UC-transferable lower-division classes, except for writing classes, at a community college or other university. Check with to make sure community college courses will transfer!

26 Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences
BIM, CGS, CS, CSE, IN4MATX and SE Major Requirements

27 Business Information Management (BIM)
Jointly offered by the Bren School of ICS and the Paul Merage School of Business. BIM students will fall under the authority of the Bren School of ICS, which will provide all of the counseling resources for the students. Due to a limited amount of space available for this major, we will be accepting a limited number of new freshmen students.

28 Business Information Management
Total Number of Classes: 34 Just the Basics: Lower-division Informatics/ICS, Econ, and Mgmt courses (9) Lower-division mathematics courses (5) Upper-division Informatics, Math, Mgmt and elective courses (20) Informatics/ICS Courses: Mathematics Courses: Lower-division: ICS 21 and 22 or 31, 32, 33; and 45J; In4matx 43 - Upper-division: CS 121/In4matx 141, CS 122A, In4matx 113 and In4matx 143 Math 2AB Stats 7, 8 or 67 ICS 6D ICS 6N Stats 110 Management: Major Electives: Lower-division: Mgmt 30AB Upper-division: Mgmt 101, 102, 105, 107, 109, 110,173, 178,189 3 UD Bren electives 2 UD electives 1 UD Writing Economics: Lower-division: Econ 20AB

29 Total Number of Major Courses:
Computer Game Science Just the Basics: Total Number of Major Courses: 33 Lower-division Bren School courses (9) Lower-division mathematics courses (6) Upper-division Bren School courses (16) Physics and Film and Media (2) Bren School Courses Mathematics Courses: Lower-division: ICS 21 and 22 or 31, 32, 33; 45C, and 46; ICS 51, 60, 61, 62; In4matx 43 Upper-division: 11 core and 5 electives ICS 6D (discrete math) ICS 6B (boolean algebra and logic) ICS 6N Math 2A-B (calculus) Statistics 67 Physics and Film and Media Studies: Physics 3A Film and Media Studies 85A

30 Total Number of Major Courses:
Computer Science Total Number of Major Courses: 31 Just the Basics: Lower-division Bren School courses (10) Lower-division mathematics courses (6) Science courses (2) Upper-division Bren School courses (13) Bren School Courses: Mathematics Courses: Lower-division: ICS 21 and 22 or ICS 31, 32, 33; 51, 45C, 46, 53, 53L, 90 and In4matx 43 Core Upper-division: CS 161 and ICS 139W 11 electives (2 must be project courses and one specialization must be fulfilled) ICS 6D (discrete math) ICS 6B (boolean algebra and logic) ICS 6N or Math 3A (linear algebra) Math 2A-B (calculus) Statistics 67 Specializations: Algorithms Architecture and Embedded Systems Bioinformatics Information Intelligent Systems Networked Systems Systems and Software Visual Computing Science courses: Select two additional GE II approved courses

31 Computer Science & Engineering
Just the Basics: Total Number of Major Classes: 42 Lower-division CSE courses (10) Lower-division mathematics courses (8) Basic science (4) Approved science electives (2) Upper-division CSE courses (16) Four “tracks” in the junior year (2 courses) Mathematics Courses: Math 2A-B-D (calculus) Math 3A (linear algebra) Math 3D (elem diff equations) ICS 6B (boolean algebra) ICS 6D (discrete math) Stats 67 (probability and stats) CSE Courses: Lower-division: CSE 31, 31L, 41, 42, 43, 45C, 46, 50, 70A, 90 Upper-division: 16 engineering and computing topics Four “tracks” include: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Graphics/Vision, and Parallel, Distributed, and Networked Systems Science Courses: Physics 7C/LC, and 7D/LD 8 units of approved basic science courses

32 Informatics Just the Basics: ICS and In4matx Courses: Tracks:
Total Number of Classes: 26-27 Lower-division Informatics & ICS courses (6) Lower-division mathematics courses (2) Upper-division Informatics & CS courses (18-19) ICS and In4matx Courses: Lower-division: ICS 21 and 22 or ICS 31, 32, 33; 90, In4matx 43, ICS 45J Upper-division: 8 courses Track Courses: courses Tracks: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Organizations and Information Technology (OIT) Mathematics Courses: ICS 6B Stats 7 or 67

33 Software Engineering Just the Basics: ICS and Informatics Courses:
Total Number of Classes: 34 Lower-division Informatics & ICS courses (8) Lower-division mathematics courses (6) Upper-division Informatics & CS courses (20) ICS and Informatics Courses: Lower-division: ICS 21 and 22 or ICS 31, 32 and 33, ICS 45C , ICS 45J, ICS 46, In4matx 43, ICS 51 Upper-division: 16 courses Electives: 4 courses Mathematics Courses: Math 2A-B ICS 6B ICS 6D ICS 6N Stats 7 or 67

34 AP Exams Exam Score Class Credit for Computer Science: Mathematics:
A Exam 3, 4 or 5 ICS/CSE 21 AB Exam ICS/CSE 21 4 or 5 ICS/CSE 21 and 22 Mathematics: AB Exam 4 or 5 Math 2A BC Exam 3 Math 2A 4 or 5 Math 2A and 2B Physics: Exam C, Part I or II 4 or 5 Physics 2 Exam C, Part I 5 Physics 3A Exam C, Part II 5 Physics 3B Chemistry: AP Chemistry Exam 4 or 5 Chemistry 1A + 4 elective units Statistics: AP Statistics 3, 4, or 5 Statistics 7 Economics Macroeconomics 4 or 5 Economics 20B Microeconomics 4 or 5 Economics 20A

35 Sample Fall Schedule for Majors
BIM CGS CS Econ 20A (4) ICS 31 (4) ICS 31 (4) Math 2A (4) Math 2A (4) Math 2A (4) WR 39A (4) ICS 60 (4) WR 39A (4) ICS 90 (1) CSE ICS-UD IN4MATX SE ICS 31 (4) ICS 31 (4) ICS 31 (4) ICS 31 (4) Math 2A (4) Math 2A (4) Stats 7 (4) Math 2A (4) Gen. Ed. (I) or WR 39A (4) WR 39A (4) WR 39A (4) Physics 2 (4) ICS 90 (1) *** If writing courses are full, please substitute with a GE III or GE IV course.

36 Concentration (optional)
Engineering and Computer Science in the Global Context Open to all Bren ICS majors Work closely with counselors in ICS Student Affairs and Study Abroad Center to create an academic plan and proposal for Associate Dean A minimum of eight courses at UCI or at the international One or two semester sequence of technical courses related to the major and, possibly, cultural, history, and literature courses taken at an international university A two month or longer technical internship experience in the same country as the international educational experience.

37 ICS 90: New Students Seminar
1 unit course taught by Bren School Lecturers Richard Pattis and David Kay No grade earned, P/NP only Goal is to help new students transition to UCI Focus will include community building and mostly surveying the technical areas within departments in ICS, via talks by faculty on their research

38 ICS 93: Strategies for Success in Information and Computer Sciences
Course taught through the Learning and Academic Resource Center (LARC) – offered winter and spring quarters. Goal is to develop good study skills in technical fields Topics include time management, analytical thinking, text analysis, academic survival strategies, and goal setting

39 Bren School of ICS and Math Requirements
All courses taken to satisfy your Bren ICS major requirements (including Math, Writing, Film, and Science where applicable) must be taken for a letter grade!!!

40 Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences
Enrolling in Courses

41 The 5 W’s of Enrolling: 1. WHAT am I enrolling in?
You will be enrolling in your Fall quarter courses based on academic advising today. It is important to have your schedule mapped out and cleared by an academic counselor in order for you to enroll. 2 & 3. WHEN and WHERE will I be enrolling? You will be registering on a computer with an internet connection after this session. 4 & 5. HOW and WHO will I be enrolling? You will be registering for classes on a system called WebReg. WebReg is UCI’s secured internet response registration system that allows you to enroll in classes from anywhere in the world using your UCInet ID and password. Access WebReg at You will be registering only yourself for classes.

42 About WebReg: Add or drop a course
Change your grade option for a course when appropriate Modify the units in a variable unit class Check your eligibility to enroll Confirm your class schedule WebReg will inform you of any student record holds on your record and the department you need to contact Accessible 7 days per week, except 4-6 a.m (scheduled maintenance) Your enrollment window opens this afternoon. You may not enroll in classes before then. Once your enrollment window opens you have 48 hours to access WebReg. After that, while windows are opening for other students, you are restricted to using WebReg during non-prime hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. If you have problems enrolling using WebReg, call the Registrar’s Office at (949)

43 Searchable Schedule of Classes
The Searchable Schedule of Classes (WebSOC) should be used to find updated information on class times, locations, enrollment numbers, etc. For more information see Enroll using 5 digit course code located on the far right of the course listing You must enroll for a lab or discussion if it is listed under a specific section of the lecture ICS and CS majors enroll in ICS and CS courses such as ICS 31- do not enroll in CSE courses IN4MTX majors enroll in IN4MTX and CS courses- do not enroll in CSE courses Open WebSOC and show example

44 Note: 05200 Lec Sec A, you must enroll in 05201-05215 and 05220 Lec Sec B, you
must enroll in Crossing over sections will result in the “co class mismatch” message. Note section A (Code 05200) lecture and Section A1-A12 (Codes ) Discussions. An attempt to enroll in lecture 05200 (section A) and discussion 05221 (section B) will Result in the message “CO CLASS MISMATCH” (See the following example)

45 What else do I need to know about enrollment?
If you are receiving any financial aid, you must be enrolled in at least 6 units before it will be given. The first day of instruction is always the first day of lecture, except for Humanities Core You may not repeat a course for which you have received credit via AP exam, articulation review, or have received a Pass or grade of C or better.

46 Common WebReg Error Messages
I sign up for my course and after I log out of WebReg, my course(s) gets dropped. Why? You may not have signed up for accompanying lab and/or disc I am not able to add a course You have reached the 18 unit maximum limit (waitlisted units are also applied to this) Course conflicts are not allowed I get the error message- prerequisite not met. You have not met the prerequisite of the course (check your catalogue or student handbook for course prerequisites) You have completed the prerequisite by AP exam, non-UCI course, petition, or exception to policy. WebReg cannot recognize any of these course credits You must get an academic counselor of the department that offers the course to clear you For Bren School courses, you must either stop by the Student Affairs office or call to get yourself placed on the prerequisite clearing list DO NOT WAIT THE DAY BEFORE YOUR WINDOW OPENS TO DO THIS!

47 Prerequisite Clearing and You
The Registrar’s system will not automatically recognize when prerequisites have been completed outside of the University. This means that you will need to receive clearance for many courses before being able to enroll. Our office has developed on on-line prerequisite clearing form that can be accessed 24/7. Before your enrollment window opens, look up the prereqs for the courses you wish to enroll in. If you finished any of the prereqs outside of UCI, turn in a request for the courses. DO NOT put in requests for courses you do not need clearance for. It creates extra work for us and slows us down. Open WebSOC and show example

48 Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Academic Honesty Policy Please visit

49 Bren School of ICS Academic Honesty Policy
The following examples are considered as academically dishonest: Copying during an exam or quiz Copying a person’s homework Sharing code during a lab assignment Sharing notes and problem solutions Any joint effort when individual effort is required. Do not assume anything, ask questions.

50 Bren School of ICS Academic Honesty Policy
What could happen if you are caught or suspected of academic dishonesty? An automatic F in the assignment, quiz or exam, OR An automatic F in the course, OR Expulsion from the University (this may occur if you have been caught more than once.) A letter/report will be placed in your student file within the school and at the university level for at least two years.

51 Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Important Policies and Deadlines

52 Add/Drop/Change Policy
Deadline to add a course: Friday of Week 3 Deadline to drop a course: Friday of Week 2 Deadline to change grade option/units: Friday of Week 2 Exceptions can be made, given that there are extenuating circumstances that can be documented. Approvals are required by instructors and the Dean of the School that is offering the course and the Dean of the School that houses your major. Please see our homepage for further details.

53 University privacy policy
By law, the ICS Student Affairs Office and other UCI officials may not release any student information such as GPA, grades, fees paid, attendance, transcript, or any other academic information to ANY ONE without consent from the student. Please see the UCI General Catalogue Appendix for more details.

54 University privacy policy continued…
What does this mean for you? Parents or anyone else may not call to find out the status of their student Registration Grades Academic Status Students must be the point of contact with any campus official

55 Official Transcripts All transcripts (high school, community college, university) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by: July 15 * *your admission will be rescinded if you pass this deadline Office of Admissions and Relations with Schools 260 Aldrich Hall Irvine, CA Admissions will place a hold on enrollment if transcripts are late

56 Statement of Legal Residence
Used to make a determination of residence classification for tuition fee purposes. All students should have submitted the Statement of Legal Residence form with the SIR The link to the Statement of Legal Residence form is located on your online MyAdmissions page

57 Undergraduate Student Health Insurance
ALL undergraduate students are required to carry adequate health insurance Included in Undergraduate Student Fees. Can be waived if private insurance is evaluated to be equal or superior to policy provided by UCI Consult the UCI General Catalogue or the web at for further clarification Deadline to submit online waiver form: September 17

58 Undergraduate Student Fee Payment
Zotbill When your Zotbill is available for viewing, you will be sent an . It is your responsibility to periodically check your Zotbill to see if there are any charges. More information can be found at the Student Billing website: Fees must be paid by 4PM on September 17 to avoid being dropped from courses. Late service charges are assessed for fee payment after this date. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes or the UCI Registrar’s web site at for more information.

59 UCI Account You should have already activated your UCInetID through your MyAdmission Page This is also your UCI Example: Peter Anteater UCInetID: panteater UCI and Bren School of ICS Staff will only respond to sent by a UCI account For any questions and support about UCInetIDs, you may contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT):

60 Bren School of ICS E-mail Account
In addition to your UCI account, you will need to activate your Bren School of ICS account To activate your Bren School of ICS account, bring your UCI student ID card to the Bren School of ICS lab- ICS 364 beginning Thursday, September 27. You will need a Bren School of ICS account in order to use the Bren School of ICS computing facilities and course drop boxes. The ICSnetID is the same as the Bren School of ICS name Example: Peter Anteater ICSnetID: panteater

61 Bren School of ICS Open Computer Lab
ICS 364 Open lab for all students taking a Bren School course Hours vary Software needed for your course will be on these machines Other labs (1st floor of CS building) assigned for courses

62 Career Opportunities for You
Bren School of ICS Corporate Partners ics.jobs Openings are posted online as they are received. Weekly to Bren School of ICS sponsored listservs are sent announcing new IT openings Reverse Career Fair Bren School of ICS Information Sessions UCI Career Center Zotlink Career Fairs and info sessions

63 Bren School of ICS Corporate Partners

64 UCI Career Fairs Many Orange County firms recruit Bren School majors for internships and full-time employment and participate in our project classes

65 Bren School of ICS Theme House
Open to all Bren School of ICS students Informal, academic and social functions Expose residents to faculty, alumni and industry members in the ICS field Activities may include: Visits to corporations Opportunities to participate in symposiums, workshops Mentoring with alumni and corporate volunteers

66 Don’t forget… classes begin on Thursday, September 27!
Before Classes Begin… Welcome Week September 24 – 27 Monday, September 24 New Student Convocation Dean’s Welcome Anteater Club Fair All Welcome Week events are free of charge Don’t forget… classes begin on Thursday, September 27!

67 Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences
Good luck to you all and please remember that we are here to help! Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences


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