1. School of Computer and Information Sciences http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/ Freshman and Transfer Students Summer 2006 Orientation,Advising,Scheduling,Registration

2. AGENDAAGENDA Presentation and Handouts Sign one of the Advising Block Removal Sheets Handouts Slides Laptop Policy Specialization Check Sheets Presentation The People What you need to know about… Advising/Scheduling/Registration Contacts

3. Administration School of CIS Main Office is in FCW 20 David Feinstein Dean Roy Daigle Coordinator–Info Systems Director, CIS Grad Program Michael Doran Coordinator-Com Science Computer Engineering William Owen, Coordinator-Info Tech Electronic Commerce Staff Kathy Ford Administrative Assistant Jennifer Nelson Receptionist Vickie Mitchell Receptionist/Secretary Theresa Thompson Academic Counselor Keith Lynn System Administrator

4. School of CIS Faculty Michael Black Debra Chapman Angela Clark Tom Hain Richard Johnson Thomas Johnsten Jeff Landry David Langan Herbert Longenecker Dawn McKinney Harold Pardue Gene Simmons Derrick Snow Robert Sweeney Yan Zhou Howard Whitston Melissa Smith

5. Academics in the School of CIS Complementing Courses Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Computing Major

6. Computer Science What is Computer Science all about? What kind of projects do Computer Science majors work on? Natural Sciences Mathematics Natural Sciences Mathematics Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Computer Science

7. Information Systems What is Information Systems all about? What kind of projects do Information Systems majors work on? Organizational Business Organizational Business Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Information Systems

8. Information Technology Technology Application Areas Interpersonal and Communication Skills Mathematics Social and Ethical Issues in Computing Problem Solving & the Scientific Approach Object-Oriented Programming Networks and Data Communications Operating Systems Database Life-Long Learning Information Technology What is Information Technology all about? What kind of projects do Information Technology majors work on?

9. What you should know about… the Laptop Ownership Policy From the Bulletin: All students enrolling in any undergraduate or graduate courses offered by the School of CIS except for CIS 110, CIS 150, CIS 210, CIS 211, CIS 227, CIS 250 and CIS 500, are required to own a personal laptop computer system that conforms to the current School minimum published standards. This is a one-student one-machine requirement. Specifications (minimums are given below) Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or Celeron 2.4 GHz+, Intel Pentium-M 1.3 GHz+, or AMD Athlon XP 2400+ Hard Drive: 20 GB or greater CD ROM: 24X or greater, CD-RW recommended RAM: 256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended Network: Ethernet 10BaseT required, Wireless 802.11b/g required Modem: 56K V.90 Cabling: Phone and Ethernet patch cables “Wet ports” to connect to campus networks will be available for student use at many locations on campus

10. Math for CIS Majors is Important! Is required of all CIS majors Information Systems and Information Technology majors MA 120 Survey of Calculus or MA 267, Discrete Mathematics * Computer Science majors must complete MA 267, Discrete Mathematics MA 125-126, Calculus I & II Is used for placement in CIS programming courses CIS 115: Math Placement Score of 65-74 CIS 120: Math Placement Score >=75 or Completion of MA 112 and CIS 115 If your score isyou can enroll in 35 to 48DS 081 49 to 57DS 083 58 to 64DS 084 65 to 74MA 112 75 or more MA 120 80 or moreMA 267 85 or moreMA 125 MA 110 is NOT acceptable for ANY CIS Major!

11. Speaking to Transfer Students about Transfer Credits to USA Area V. Pre-Professional, Major, & Elective Courses*. USA - AL JR/COM COLLEGE EQUIVALENCES USA COURSEJR/COM COLLEGE COURSE CIS 115CIS 197, 211, or 212 The sequence (CIS 120 and 121)Either (CIS 251 and 252) or (CIS 255 and 256) * Because of ABET accreditation, ALL students must complete the 1 hour CIS 100, Information Technology in Society

12. Math Prerequisites No Math Prerequisites Overview of Beginning CIS Courses CIS 115 CIS 120 CIS 121 MPS65-74 CIS 101 CIS 100 ALL CIS Majors FRESHMAN MPS >= 75 Or (CIS 115 and MH 112) MPS >= 75 Or (CIS 115 and MH 112)

13. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 100 Information Technology in Society —you will learn more about The role of Information Technology in Society Your professional and ethical responsibilities in Society Legal issues in computing Required of all Students CIS 101 CIS Freshman Year Experience —you will learn more about the University of South Alabama studying and managing your time effectively what assistance is available to students more about the three CIS majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology Required of all Beginning Freshmen After completing CIS 101 you will be expected to make a choice of CIS major

14. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 115 Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences— you will learn how to use a computer to solve problems how to how to represent your computer-based solutions using graphical diagrams document your computer-based solutions how to implement your computer-based solutions using a programming language simple concepts of Object Oriented Programming Prerequisite is a Math Placement score of at least 65 but not more than 75. You will need a laptop for this class

15. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 120, Problem Solving and Programming Concepts I —you will learn how to use a compiler and its debugging tools write programs involving sequence, loop, and decision to solve problems use simple and aggregate data structures make estimations of efficiency for simple algorithms prepare simple classes for object-oriented applications Prerequisite is a Math Placement score of at least 75 or (MA 112 and CIS 115). You will need a laptop for this class

16. What you should know about beginning School of CIS courses CIS 121, Problem Solving and Programming Concepts II —you will learn how to design solutions to complex problems using abstraction design applications using new classes from existing classes write file management applications use dynamic data structures such as lists, stacks, queues in problem solving create event-driven applications and applets use testing strategies to thoroughly test algorithms Prerequisite is CIS 121 You will need a laptop for this class

17. What you should know about… Advising Advising is about making big decisions… Which semester should a course be taken? What are some good supporting electives for your special interests Advising is mandatory… Involves consultation with a knowledgeable guide Spring advising occurs during the Fall semester Summer & Fall advising occurs during the Spring Semester Registration blocks are set automatically each semester

18. What you should know about… Scheduling and Registration Scheduling is about making small decisions… When to take a class this semester? Should three classes in a row be scheduled? How to schedule to optimize study time? Registration is implementing decisions… Is done through PAWS PAWS can also give you advising information through the Degree Audit option.

19. What you should know about… Student Advising Responsibilities Study the catalog for specialization requirements contains descriptions of all programs and all courses in all programs Online at http://www.southalabama.edu/bulletin/http://www.southalabama.edu/bulletin/ Prepare a plan for completing your degree Adjusting the plan each semester as necessary See http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/advising.php for CIS advising assistance and links.http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/advising.php Focus on PC courses REQUIRED 1xx and 2xx courses in a specialization area All PC courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better before enrolling in junior and senior CIS courses “I didn’t know it was required!” will NOT help you graduate

20. What you should know about… Semester Course Load The numbers… 12 hours/semester: MINIMUM full-time load for Financial Aid 128 semester hours: MINIMUM hours total for the BS degree for any CIS major 32 hours/year: AVERAGE course load to complete the BS in CIS in 4 years 16 hours/semester if attending only Fall and Spring 12 Fall; 12 Spring; 8 Summer if attending year round LESS TIME NEEDED by transfer students because of transfer credits

21. What you should know about… Schedule Building 1. Decide how many credits you can handle 2. Select a balance between technical & non- technical courses 3. Whenever possible, choose PC courses first 4. Start your mathematics courses immediately 5. Build your schedule from the least frequently offered to the most frequently offered 6. Consider time for travel, study, work, etc.

22. MATH PLACEMENT SCORES If you received a score ofyou can enroll in 35 or moreDS 081 * 49 or moreDS 083 * 58 or moreDS 084 * 65 or moreMA 112 75 or moreMA 120 (ISC/ITE Majors) 80 or moreMA 267 (CSC/ISC/ITE Majors) 85 or moreMA 125 (CSC Majors) MA 110 is NOT an acceptable math course for any CIS major * Students who are placed in a DS course may not enroll in CIS 115 until they are permitted to enroll in MA 112.

23. First year Courses Math Placement <65 Choose (CSC/ISC/ITE) in Spring SummerCreditsFallCredits EH 101 – English Comp I 3 EH 102 – English Comp II 3 CIS 100 – Info Tech in Society 1 CIS 101 – CIS Freshman Seminar 2 DS08x (Depends on Score) 4 DS 08x or MA 112— Precalculus Algebra 3/4 CA 110 – Public Speaking 3HY 101, 102, 135, OR 1353 If MA 112, Then CIS 115 Intro. to Prob Solv & Prog ELSE General Ed Elective: Social Science or Humanities and Fine Arts 3

24. First year Courses Math Placement 65-74 Choose (CSC/ISC/ITE) in Spring SummerCreditsFallCredits EH 101 – English Comp I 3 EH 102 – English Comp II 3 CIS 100 – Info Tech in Society 1 CIS 101 – CIS Freshman Seminar 2 MA 112— Precalculus Algebra 3 CIS 115 – Intro. to Prob Solv & Prog 3 CA 110 – Public Speaking 3 MA 267 – Discrete Math 3 HY 101, 102, 135, OR 1353

25. First year Courses Math Placement 75-84 Choose (CSC/ISC/ITE) in Spring SummerCreditsFallCredits EH 101 – English Comp I 3 EH 102 – English Comp II 3 CIS 100 – Info Tech in Society 1 CIS 101 – CIS Freshman Seminar 2 CA 110 – Public Speaking 3 CIS 120– Problem Solving and Programming Concepts I 4 (ISC or ITE) MA 120— Survey of Calculus 3 HY 101, 102, 135, OR 1353 (CSC) MA 113—Precalculus Trigonometry General Ed Elective: Social Science or Humanities and Fine Arts 3

26. First year Courses Math Placement >=85 Choose (CSC/ISC/ITE) in Spring SummerCreditsFallCredits EH 101 – English Comp I 3 EH 102 – English Comp II 3 CIS 100 – Info Tech in Society 1 CIS 101 – CIS Freshman Seminar 2 CA 110 – Public Speaking 3 CIS 120– Problem Solving and Programming Concepts I 4 (ISC or ITE) MA 120— Survey of Calculus 3/4 HY 101, 102, 135, OR 1353 (CSC) MA 125—Calculus I General Ed Elective: Social Science or Humanities and Fine Arts 3

27. CAMPUS REGISTRATION FORM (WORKSHEET) SEMESTER/YR: SUMMER 2006 ADVISOR: DAIGLE Student Number Name Code Office-Use OnlyClassCollege J00999999 SMI FRESHMANSCHOOL OF CIS NameMajor John Smith CIS General Studies Course ID Office Use OnlyDeptCourseSecLab Credit Hours Audit HoursMonTueWedThuFriSatSun CIS100101 1 CA110116 3 EH101117 3 MADepends on Placement Score TOTAL CREDIT HOURS  10  TOTAL AUDIT HOURS Dean's Approval for Probation Overload Dean's Approval for Credit Hour Overload Comments Date:

28. Contact Us! Main Office Phone: (251) 460-6390 Email Dean: David L. Feinstein dfeinstein@usouthal.edu Computer Science: Michael Doran mdoran@usouthal.edu Information Systems or Graduate Program: Roy Daigle rdaigle@usouthal.edu Information Technology: William Owen wowen@usouthal.edu 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 http://www.usouthal.edu http://www.southalabama.edu