Computer Science at UCSB Phill Conrad CS Dept. Faculty Advisor Benji Dunson CS Dept. Staff Advisor Amr El Abbadi CS Dept. Chair

The job outlook?

What some fastest-growing jobs pay (from CNN.com/CareerBuilder.com) From Bureau of Labor Statistics' list of the 30 fastest-growing jobs through 2014 The 10 from the list with the highest salaries: 1.Computer systems software engineer -- $81,140 2.Computer applications software engineer -- $76,310 3.Biomedical engineer -- $70,520 4.Physician assistant -- $69,250 5.Environmental engineer -- $67,620 6.Computer systems analyst -- $67,520 7.Database administrator -- $61,950 8.Physical therapist -- $61,560 9.Network systems and data communication analyst -- $61, Hydrologist -- $60,880 *Median annual salaries, according to November 2004 BLS data. Article: 01/2006

Three options for studying CS at UCSB Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science with emphasis in (pick one): Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography Bachelor of Science in Computer Science College of EngineeringCollege of Letters and Science College of Creative Studies Traditional Computer Science Program. Strong lower division preparation, strong upper division core, many elective choices. Opportunities for undergrad research in 3 rd and 4 th years. Combine CS with Biology, Economics or Geography. Great opportunity for interdisciplinary study. For very advanced students only—requires separate application. Emphasis: independent study, early involvement in research. Best for most students

CS8. Introduction to Computer Science (Python) CS16. Problem Solving with Computers I (C) CS24. Problem Solving with Computers II (C++) CS32. Object-Oriented Design & Implementation (C++) CS40. Foundations in Computer Science CS48. Computer Science Project (C++) CS56. Advanced Applications Programming (Java) CS64. Computer Organization & Logic Design Math 3A. Calculus w/ Applications I Math 3B. Calculus w/Applications II Math 3C. Differential Eq/Linear Algebra I Math 5A. Differential Eq/Linear Algebra II Math 5B. Vector Calculus w/ Applications PSTAT 120A. Probability and Statistics 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS64 CS32 CS48 CS56 CS8 3A 3B 3C 5A 5B 120A CS16 CS24 CS40 CS32 CS8 BS degree BA degrees 1st and 2nd year courses

Sample Course Schedule, BS/CS

BS in Computer Science 7 CS Courses (CS8,16,24,32,40,48,56,64) Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A Physics 1,2,3 2 more science courses 14 CS courses (9 required, 5 electives) PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

BA in Computer Science options Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography CS8,16,24,32,40 Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A 3 Chem courses 5 Biology courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Economics Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Geography Courses PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) 9 CS courses (Including “Bioinformatics”) 2 Biology courses 8 CS courses 4 Econonics Courses 8 CS courses 4 Geography Courses (Recommended: 2 more CS or Geography courses) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

Under consideration… Computational Biology Computational Economics Computational Geography Computational ______ ? CS8,16,24,32,40 Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A 3 Chem courses 5 Biology courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Economics Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses 4 Geography Courses 3 Phys or Chem courses + _______? PSTAT120B ENGR101 (Ethics) 9 CS courses (Including “Bioinformatics”) 2 Biology courses 8 CS courses 4 Econonics Courses 8 CS courses 4 Geography Courses (Recommended: 2 more CS or Geography courses) 8-9 CS courses + ? (addl upper division courses?) Year 1 and Year 2 Year 3 and Year 4

The upper division BS required courses 130A 130B 138 ECE152A * 111/140** 170 *154 may be taken as ECE154 or CS154 ** Either CS111 or CS140 is required. PSTAT120B ENGR101

What you need to get in—and to continue... To get into the pre-major At least 4 pre-major courses (see list below) Two must be CS 3.0 average in all pre-major courses taken To get into the full-major All pre-major courses must be taken 2.75 in all pre-major courses taken There are no exceptions to these numbers will not get you in. What courses count: BS in CS: Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A, CS 16,24,32,40,48,56,64 BA in CS: Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A, CS 16,24,32,40 CS5, CS8 do not count for either degree (Disclaimer: This slide is an informal summary—NOT the official document. The official document is the college catalog. If there is any error in the information on this slide, the official documents apply, not this summary.)

2.75 means mostly As and Bs Math 3A,3B,3C,5A,5B PSTAT120A CS 16,24,32,40,48,56,64 LetterpointsTo offset A+4.0 A A-3.7 B+3.3 B3.0 B-2.7B+ C+2.3A- C2.0A C-1.7A,B+ D+1.3A,A- D1.0A,A,B+ D-0.7A,A,A- F0

Opportunities! Research Opportunities – Research Methods class (Winter) – DIMAPS (juniors/seniors) – REUs (Research Opportuities for Undergrads) – Other.. talk to your professors. Capstone – CS189 A/B 5 Yr BS/MS Student Organizations – ACM – IEEE – WISH (Women in Software/Hardware) Technology Management Program

Links A list of these links: Main CS Web page: Main CS Undergrad web page: CS Course descriptionshttp://j.mp/CMPSC CoE “GEAR” 10/11 (General Engineering Academic Requirements)