1. Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

2. Administration Dr. Cal Ribbens, Associate Dept Head Dr. Cal Ribbens, Associate Dept Head –114 McBryde, ribbens@cs.vt.edu, 231-6931 ribbens@cs.vt.edu Ms. Libby Bradford, Director of External Ms. Libby Bradford, Director of External Relations and UG Studies -Ms. Terry Arthur, Academic Advisor (A-M) -Ms. Terry Arthur, Academic Advisor (A-M) –114 McBryde, arthurt@vt.edu, 231-3984 arthurt@vt.edu Mr. Greg Farris, Academic Advisor, (N-Z) Mr. Greg Farris, Academic Advisor, (N-Z) –114 McBryde, gpfarris@vt.edu, 231-4032 gpfarris@vt.edu

3. Important Dates http://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates_deadlines/timetable_calendar/spring- 2013.html

4. CS Undergraduate Homepage

5. CS Advising Handbook

6. Requirements to change into a degree granting engineering major 6

7. How to get into CS To transfer to CS, students must have completed all first year courses To transfer to CS, students must have completed all first year courses  EngE 1024/1104 or 1114  Math 1114/1205/1206/1224  Engl 1105/1106  Chem 1035/45  Phys 2305 Students must also have Students must also have –2.0 overall GPA –“C” (2.0) or better in CS 1114 or CS 1124 Intro to Media Computation

8. Change of Major Application Dates Application Dates Application Dates College of Engineering Change of Major Applications will only be accepted during the below specified time intervals, no exceptions will be made to these dates and times: End of Spring Semester Opens: May 20, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: May 31, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. College of Engineering Change of Major Applications will only be accepted during the below specified time intervals, no exceptions will be made to these dates and times: End of Spring Semester Opens: May 20, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: May 31, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Summer Opens: August 1, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: August 28, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Summer Opens: August 1, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: August 28, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. End of Fall Semester Opens: December 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: January 23, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. End of Fall Semester Opens: December 23, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Closes: January 23, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. 8

9. Change of Major Form/Review Change of Major Form: http://www.enge.vt.edu/Undergraduate/change_of_major.html Change of Major Form: http://www.enge.vt.edu/Undergraduate/change_of_major.htmlhttp://www.enge.vt.edu/Undergraduate/change_of_major.html –Application to change into General Engineering –Application to change into a degree granting engineering major –Application to add an engineering major as a second major The change of major form should be submitted only after all requirements are completed. All required coursework must be displayed with a final grade on Hokie Spa. If students are using transfer credit to meet any of the course requirements, the credit must be posted on your VT Unofficial Transcript at the time of application. The change of major form should be submitted only after all requirements are completed. All required coursework must be displayed with a final grade on Hokie Spa. If students are using transfer credit to meet any of the course requirements, the credit must be posted on your VT Unofficial Transcript at the time of application. During each application period, applications will be reviewed each Friday. Students found eligible will be transferred and notified via email. Any student that is found ineligible to change their major will be required to complete the application again once all requirements have been met. During each application period, applications will be reviewed each Friday. Students found eligible will be transferred and notified via email. Any student that is found ineligible to change their major will be required to complete the application again once all requirements have been met. 9

10. Class Registration Dates Fall 2013: Course Request Fall 2013: Course Request –March 26-April 2 Fall 2013: Drop/Add Fall 2013: Drop/Add –April 20-May 17 Summer 2013: Drop/Add Summer 2013: Drop/Add –Opens March 16 10

11. Major Checksheets Checksheets: Checksheets: – http://www.registrar.vt.edu/registration/degree_checksheet.php http://www.registrar.vt.edu/registration/degree_checksheet.php –Select the year closest to your projected graduation date. –Select the year closest to your projected graduation date. Checksheets show: Checksheets show: –Courses required for graduation –Required courses that fulfill the CLE areas –When certain courses will likely be taken –Some checksheets show prerequisites & corequisites but all are laid out differently! 11

12. Unofficial Transcript Your Virginia Tech Unofficial Transcript can be located at: www.hokiespa.vt.edu Your Virginia Tech Unofficial Transcript can be located at: www.hokiespa.vt.eduwww.hokiespa.vt.edu –Click Hokie Spa, Transcripts and Certifications Menu, then Unofficial Transcript.

13. Degree in Computer Science Computer Science Computer Science (at least 43 hours) Mathematics (22 hours) Lab Sciences (12 hours) Public Speaking Statistics Engineering Ed (10 hours) Liberal Arts (30 hours)

14. 2016 Checksheet

16. 30 hours non-technical electives 4.Computer Science Non-technical Electives. CS majors must complete 30 credits of non-technical electives. All courses are approved as non-technical electives except those in the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics, and all departments in the College of Engineering, except for engineering courses appearing in CLE Area 7. Also excluded are courses listed as technical electives in footnote 7; a course cannot be both a technical and non-technical elective.

17. Typical Schedule CS course(s) CS 1944 First Year Seminar (Sophomore Seminar)* Math course Phys 2306 OR Chem 1036/46 (delay to Spring 2013) Curriculum for Liberal Education (3) Total:16 - 17

18. CS 1944 Sophomore Seminar Required for students graduating in 2014 and beyond Required for students graduating in 2014 and beyond After CS 1114 or CS 1124 After CS 1114 or CS 1124 One credit, pass/fail One credit, pass/fail Covers a variety of topics Covers a variety of topics –CS tracks (optional areas of specialty) –Career / Professional Development –Speakers from industry / academia When registering, also add free time CRN 90016

19. CS Lower Division CS 1/2XXX courses that need to be completed CS 1114 or 1124 CS 2114 (Soft Des & Data Struc) (pre-req CS 1114 or 1124; co-req is Math 1205) CS 2104 Problem Solving CS 2505 Comp Org I (prereq is 2114; Math 2534 is co-req) CS 2506 Comp Org II (pre-reqs are CS 2505, CS 2114, and Math 2534)

20. CS Force/Add Policy Attend the first day of class Attend the first day of class Submit the force/add and prerequisite forms to the instructor Submit the force/add and prerequisite forms to the instructor If the force/add is approved, the course will be added by the next class meeting. If the force/add is approved, the course will be added by the next class meeting.

21. Math courses

22. Natural Sciences – 12 hours CS requires CS requires 8 hours (in sequence) 8 hours (in sequence) + 4 hours Choices: Phys 2305, 2306 and Chem 1035/45 OR Chem 1035/45, 1036/46 and Phys 2305 OR Chem 1035/45, Phys 2305, and Biol 1005/15 AND 1006/16

23. Minors Math minor Math minor –25 hours required / 0-3 additional hours Business minor Business minor –42 hours required / 30 additional hours

24. Summer School at VT www.summer.vt.edu www.summer.vt.edu Accelerate your program of study and graduate early Accelerate your program of study and graduate early Focus your energy on one or two important classes Focus your energy on one or two important classes Enjoy smaller classes and closer interaction with faculty Enjoy smaller classes and closer interaction with faculty Explore a new major and still graduate on time Explore a new major and still graduate on time Take an online course from home while you work, or from some exotic location as you travel Take an online course from home while you work, or from some exotic location as you travel Pace yourself and ease a heavy load in fall or spring semester Pace yourself and ease a heavy load in fall or spring semester Make the most of your time by combining an undergraduate research project or internship with your summer studies Make the most of your time by combining an undergraduate research project or internship with your summer studies Study abroad and expand your horizons Study abroad and expand your horizons Take an intriguing class for personal growth Take an intriguing class for personal growth And, in your leisure time, enjoy all the wonderful recreational activities in the New River Valley And, in your leisure time, enjoy all the wonderful recreational activities in the New River Valley

25. Summer I Courses CS 1114Comm 2004Math 1114 CS 2104Stat 4714Math 1205 CS 2114Math 1206 CS 2505EngE 1024Math 1224 CS 3114EngE 1104Math 2214 Chem 1035/45Math 2224 Chem 1036/46Math 2534 Phys 2305Math 3034 Phys 2306

26. Summer II Courses CS 1114Comm 2004Math 1114 CS 2114EngE 1104Math 1206 CS 3304Math 1224 Chem 1036/46Math 2214 Phys 2305Math 2224 Phys 2306Math 3134

27. Taking courses elsewhere http://www.eng.vt.edu/students/Transferring-credits

28. Transfer Database https://banweb.banner.vt.edu/ssb/prod/hzsktgid.P_DispTranGuide 1. Transfer courses must be approved in advance by the Office of Assoc Dean of Engineering/Academic Affairs, 212 Hancock Hall 2. DEADLINES: You may submit the Transfer Credit Request form at any time during the semester. Please allow at least 3 weeks for evaluation/approval of courses at U.S. institutions, and 6 weeks for study abroad courses. 3. All courses must be pre-approved by COE even if they are in the database. 4. To access the Transfer Credit Request form and transfer credit guidelines, see http://www.eng.vt.edu/students/Transferring-credits

29. CS Prerequisite Policy ALL CS courses used as a prerequisite for subsequent CS courses must be passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better. NO EXCEPTIONS An Incomplete does NOT count as ≥ C in meeting the prerequisite requirement

30. “I” Incomplete Grades “Due to illness or extenuating circumstances beyond student’s control.” “Due to illness or extenuating circumstances beyond student’s control.” Prerogative of the instructor Prerogative of the instructor Requirements must be satisfied during the first subsequent term of enrollment Requirements must be satisfied during the first subsequent term of enrollment Converted to “F” if requirements are not fully satisfied during the period of time allowed Converted to “F” if requirements are not fully satisfied during the period of time allowed “I” does not affect GPA, and does NOT satisfy prereqs! “I” does not affect GPA, and does NOT satisfy prereqs!

31. Pass/fail hours Must have 30 hours earned and a 2.0 overall GPA Must have 30 hours earned and a 2.0 overall GPA Free electives can be taken as pass/fail Free electives can be taken as pass/fail Courses for CS major, Core, minors or double majors must be taken for an A-F grade Courses for CS major, Core, minors or double majors must be taken for an A-F grade 10% of total hours 10% of total hours

32. Major GPA calculation Includes ALL CS courses: CS XXXX Includes ALL CS courses: CS XXXX Includes ALL grades for CS courses that are repeated Includes ALL grades for CS courses that are repeated CS 1114C-Spring 20131.7 CS 1114C-Spring 20131.7 CS 1114 AFall 20134.0 CS GPA 2.85

33. Over hours (Overloads) >19 hours in fall/spring >19 hours in fall/spring >7 hours in a summer term >7 hours in a summer term Request for over hours after course request Request for over hours after course request Must complete form (available online in Advising Handbook) Must complete form (available online in Advising Handbook)

34. Course Withdrawal Policy 6 hours available 6 hours available Last Friday of classes, 5:00 p.m. May 3 Last Friday of classes, 5:00 p.m. May 3******************** Forms available in Advising Center Forms available in Advising Center Complete Form Complete Form Advisor Signature Advisor Signature Turn in – 212 Hancock Turn in – 212 Hancock

35. Co-Op/Intern Program Eligible after freshman year with a minimum GPA >2.0 Eligible after freshman year with a minimum GPA >2.0 http://www.career.vt.edu http://www.career.vt.edu Start with Career Services Start with Career Services Career Services Building ******************** Summer Jobs: http://www.cs.vt.edu/jobs/database

36. Academic Eligibility Checked after Fall & Spring Semesters If your cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0 Academically eligible, i.e. OK If your cumulative GPA < 2.0 1 st ACADEMIC PROBATION

37. Probation 1) Stay in school, but 2) Take 16 hours or less (Banner does not check, but COE does) 3) Should consult with your academic advisor

38. Academic Suspension If you have two consecutive semesters with a cumulative GPA < 2.0 1 st Academic Suspension Suspension: Cannot attend school at VT Cannot take courses for transfer at other colleges

39. CS Progress toward degree 1. Registered for at least 1 course that is required for the CS major. 2. CS GPA ≥ 2.0 3. Take no CS course 3 times 4. Cannot repeat more than 3 CS courses

40. CS Interest Listserv Not for CS majors (students interested in the major or minor) Not for CS majors (students interested in the major or minor) To be added to CS Interest listserv, send e-mail to Greg Farris at gpfarris@vt.edu To be added to CS Interest listserv, send e-mail to Greg Farris at gpfarris@vt.edu

41. Things to keep in mind… Full time status during fall & spring semesters is 12 hours, maximum credit hours is 19. Full time status during fall & spring semesters is 12 hours, maximum credit hours is 19. Full time status during summer sessions (I & II) is 5 hours per session, maximum credit hours is 9. (Financial Aid requirements may be different) Full time status during summer sessions (I & II) is 5 hours per session, maximum credit hours is 9. (Financial Aid requirements may be different) Be sure to check for any required co-requisites, pre-requisites, and/or major restrictions. Click on the CRN# for the comments and restrictions on the timetable of classes. Be sure to check for any required co-requisites, pre-requisites, and/or major restrictions. Click on the CRN# for the comments and restrictions on the timetable of classes. Some classes are only offered the semester listed on the checksheet. Some classes are only offered the semester listed on the checksheet. There can be multiple sections of a class; some sections might be restricted while others are not. If a class you want is restricted please check other CRN numbers to see if any sections are not restricted. There can be multiple sections of a class; some sections might be restricted while others are not. If a class you want is restricted please check other CRN numbers to see if any sections are not restricted. And always … see your advisor at least once a semester And always … see your advisor at least once a semester