School of Computer and Information Sciences Freshman Orientation Summer 2006.

School of Computer and Information SciencesSchool of Computer and Information Sciences

http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/http://www.cis.usouthal.edu/

Freshman OrientationFreshman OrientationSummer 2006Summer 2006

AGENDA

Presentation and HandoutsSign 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

Administration

School of CISMain Office is in FCW 20

David Feinstein Dean

Roy DaigleCoordinator–Info SystemsDirector, CIS Grad Program

Michael DoranCoordinator-Com ScienceComputer Engineering

William Owen, Coordinator-Info TechElectronic Commerce

Staff

Kathy Ford Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Nelson Receptionist

Vickie Mitchell Receptionist/Secretary

Theresa Thompson Academic Counselor

Keith LynnSystem Administrator

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 ZhouHoward Whitston

Melissa Smith

Academics in the School of CIS

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Interpersonal and Communication SkillsInterpersonal and Communication Skills

Mathematics

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Social and Ethical Issues in Computing


Problem Solving & the Scientific ApproachProblem Solving & the Scientific Approach

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Life-Long LearningLife-Long Learning

Computing Major

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Computer ScienceWhat is Computer Science all about?What kind of projects do Computer Science majors work on?What is Computer Science all about?What kind of projects do Computer Science majors work on?

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What is Information Technology all about?What kind of projects do Information Technology majors work on?What is Information Technology all about?What kind of projects do Information Technology majors work on?

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 2.8 GHz+, Intel Pentium-M 1.6 GHz+, or AMD Athlon XP 2400+

Hard Drive: 40 GB or greater CD ROM: 24X or greater, CD-RW recommended RAM: 256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended Network: Wired Ethernet 10BaseT required, Wireless 802.11b/g required

(built-in or via PC Card adapter.) The School of CIS has a wireless 802.11G network. 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 campusStudents may wish to add other equipment to their system.

A laptop case A “USB key” drive as an alternate means of moving large files can be very useful too. A printer An external USB floppy disk drive – some ultra-portable laptops lack a built-in one.

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 is you can enroll in

35 to 48 DS 081

49 to 57 DS 083

58 to 64 DS 084

65 to 74 MA 112

75 or more MA 120

80 or more MA 267

85 or more MA 125

MA 110 is NOT an acceptable Math Courses for ANY CIS Major!MA 110 is NOT an acceptable Math Courses for ANY CIS Major!MA 110 is NOT an acceptable Math Courses for ANY CIS Major!MA 110 is NOT an acceptable Math Courses for ANY CIS Major!

Math PrerequisitesMath Prerequisites

No Math PrerequisitesNo Math Prerequisites

Overview of Beginning CIS Courses

CIS 115CIS 115

CIS 120CIS 120

CIS 121CIS 121

MPS 65-74MPS 65-74

CIS 101CIS 101 CIS 100CIS 100

ALL CIS MajorsALL CIS Majors

FRESHMANFRESHMAN

MPS >= 75 Or

(CIS 115 and MH 112)

MPS >= 75 Or

(CIS 115 and MH 112)

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


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

This course is only for students whose math placement score is less than 75.

This course is only for students whose math placement score is less than 75.


CIS 120, Problem Solving & 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


CIS 121, Problem Solving & 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

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 interestsAdvising 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

Your first advising experience is tomorrow at 1:00 pm!

Your first advising experience is tomorrow at 1:00 pm!

What you should know about…Extra-curricula activities

University—get involved with university life and student organizations

About the SGA Help from CIS Senator

Professional Activities

Professional Organizations—get involved in the Student Chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM)

Contact Us!Main Office Phone: (251) 460-6390

EmailDean: David L. Feinstein

[email protected] Science: Michael Doran

[email protected] Systems or Graduate

Program: Roy [email protected]

Information Technology: William [email protected]

WebSchool of Computer and

Information Scienceshttp://www.cis.usouthal.edu

University of South Alabama http://www.usouthal.edu or http://www.southalabama.edu

mailto:[email protected]



ORIENTATION QUIZ!

Who is the Dean? Answer: Dr. David Feinstein

How many majors are there in CIS?

Answer: 3In which course do you learn about the university and the majors?

Answer: CIS 101What is the math placement score needed to get into the first programming course?

Answer: 75Who do you see if you have a problem?

Answer: Ms. Thompson

What math course is required of all CIS majors?

Answer: MA 267In which course do you learn about professional ethics?

Answer: CIS 100In which course do you learn about problem-solving?

Answer: ALL CIS coursesWhat is the name of the student professional organization?

Answer:ACMWhat must you do before registering for courses?

Answer: Be ADVISED

School of Computer and Information Sciences Freshman Orientation Summer 2006.

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