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The CS Program at UHCLThe CS Program at UHCLUHCL Open House 2005UHCL Open House 2005

Oct 1, 2005Oct 1, 2005

Dr. Kwok-Bun YueDr. Kwok-Bun YueAssociate Professor, CSAssociate Professor, CS

Chair, CISChair, CISUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake

10/1/200510/1/2005 Bun Yue: [email protected], http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yueBun Yue: [email protected], http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue Slide Slide 22

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What is CS?What is CS? Myths of Computing.Myths of Computing. Great Time for Majoring in CSGreat Time for Majoring in CS CS at UHCLCS at UHCL Why UHCL CS?Why UHCL CS? Conclusions and QuestionsConclusions and Questions


What is CS?What is CS?

Computer Science (CS): theory and Computer Science (CS): theory and practice of using computers for problem practice of using computers for problem solving.solving.

Includes many support areas, e.g.:Includes many support areas, e.g.:• MathematicsMathematics• Science: Physics, electronics, etc.Science: Physics, electronics, etc.• Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering• Domain knowledge of the application areasDomain knowledge of the application areas


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Myths of ComputingMyths of Computing

Myth: computing majors Myth: computing majors • Have no social life Have no social life • Are hackersAre hackers• Are nerdsAre nerds• Cannot communicateCannot communicate


RealityReality

Computing majors have diverse Computing majors have diverse background.background.

Communications, social, political, Communications, social, political, design and analysis skills are design and analysis skills are important in CS/IS career.important in CS/IS career.

They tend to be problem solvers.They tend to be problem solvers.


Programming MythProgramming Myth

Myth: CS/IS are only about Myth: CS/IS are only about programming.programming.

Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse:Reality: CS/IS jobs are very diverse:• Senior and Middle ManagementSenior and Middle Management• Software DevelopmentSoftware Development• Technical SupportTechnical Support• Systems, Network and Database Systems, Network and Database

AdministrationAdministration• Training and SupportsTraining and Supports


Job MythJob Myth

Myth: CS/IS job market will continue Myth: CS/IS job market will continue to shrink because of out-shoring (off-to shrink because of out-shoring (off-shore outsourcing).shore outsourcing).

Reality:Reality:• CS/IS job market has turned around in CS/IS job market has turned around in

2005.2005.• There will be shortage for CS/IS There will be shortage for CS/IS

professional.professional.


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Good Job OpportunitiesGood Job Opportunities

CS/IS Job market has turned around and is CS/IS Job market has turned around and is projected to grow.projected to grow.• High tech lost about 1,000,000 job (15%) from High tech lost about 1,000,000 job (15%) from

2002 to 2004.2002 to 2004.• High tech jobs grew 190,000 in the first half of High tech jobs grew 190,000 in the first half of

2005 (ZDNet Research, 9/22/2005).2005 (ZDNet Research, 9/22/2005).• CS and System Analysis jobs increased 54,000 CS and System Analysis jobs increased 54,000

or 7.7% in the first quarter of 2005 or 7.7% in the first quarter of 2005 (Information Week, 6/2005).(Information Week, 6/2005).


Shortage of CS ProfessionalsShortage of CS Professionals

CS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 CS Majors dropped 40% by 2004 (Computer Research News, Vol 17).(Computer Research News, Vol 17).

Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% Women’s Interest in CS fell by 80% between 1998 to 2004.between 1998 to 2004.

Incoming freshman interested in majoring Incoming freshman interested in majoring in CS:in CS:• 1999: 3.8%1999: 3.8%• 2004: 1.4%2004: 1.4%


Good Job ProspectsGood Job Prospects

Well paid jobs.Well paid jobs. Highest starting salary majors for Highest starting salary majors for

university graduates (CNN/Money, university graduates (CNN/Money, 8/25/2005):8/25/2005):• #2 Computer Engineering: $52,464#2 Computer Engineering: $52,464• #5 Systems Engineering: $50,887#5 Systems Engineering: $50,887• #6 Computer Science: $50,820#6 Computer Science: $50,820• #10 Information Science and System: #10 Information Science and System:

$44,775 $44,775


Good Job VarietyGood Job Variety Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to Examples reported from Computer World surveys on May to

July 2004 (with average compensation):July 2004 (with average compensation):• CIO: $162,145 (and up)CIO: $162,145 (and up)• Application Development Manager: $98,666Application Development Manager: $98,666• Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468Internet/Intranet Manager: $91,468• Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090Senior Systems Analysts: $80,090• Information Security Specialists: $73,207Information Security Specialists: $73,207• Database Administrator: $81,710Database Administrator: $81,710• Network Architect: $83,590Network Architect: $83,590• Systems Administrator: $64,925Systems Administrator: $64,925• Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166Quality Assurance Specialist: $66,166• Software Engineer: $81,150Software Engineer: $81,150• Messaging/E-Mail/Groupware Specialist: $71,552Messaging/E-Mail/Groupware Specialist: $71,552


Good JobsGood Jobs

Interesting jobInteresting job Good job environmentGood job environment Good job statusGood job status Professional in natureProfessional in nature


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UHCLUHCL

An upper level institutionAn upper level institution ~8,000 students~8,000 students Located in the high tech community Located in the high tech community

of Johnson Space Centerof Johnson Space Center Accredited by the Commission on Accredited by the Commission on

Colleges of the Southern Association Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).of Colleges and Schools (SACS).


UHCL CS Degree ProgramsUHCL CS Degree Programs

Two degrees:Two degrees:• B.S. in CSB.S. in CS• M.S. in CSM.S. in CS

Housed in the School of Science and Housed in the School of Science and Computer Engineering.Computer Engineering.

Technically oriented.Technically oriented. Accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Accredited by the prestigious Accreditation

Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).(ABET).


B.S. in CSB.S. in CS

132 credits132 credits Required courses inRequired courses in

• Computer Sciences (CSCI)Computer Sciences (CSCI)• MathematicsMathematics• ScienceScience• Software Engineering (SWEN)Software Engineering (SWEN)• Computer Engineering (CENG)Computer Engineering (CENG)


B.S. in CSB.S. in CS

Elective Courses:Elective Courses:• CSCICSCI• MathematicsMathematics• Science coursesScience courses• Business coursesBusiness courses• SWEN and CENGSWEN and CENG


M.S. in CSM.S. in CS

36 credits36 credits For students with either undergraduate For students with either undergraduate

degrees in CS or have completed degrees in CS or have completed foundation courses.foundation courses.

Required courses in CSCI.Required courses in CSCI. Subplan requirements inSubplan requirements in

• Web and DatabasesWeb and Databases• Systems and NetworkingSystems and Networking

Elective courses in CSCI, SWEN, CENG and Elective courses in CSCI, SWEN, CENG and other courses.other courses.


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Why UHCL CS?Why UHCL CS?

Good locationGood location Good balance between theory and practiceGood balance between theory and practice Early adopter of emerging technologyEarly adopter of emerging technology Small class sizesSmall class sizes Student-Oriented facultyStudent-Oriented faculty Faculty dedicated to teaching and working Faculty dedicated to teaching and working

with students and colleagues on cutting-with students and colleagues on cutting-edge researchedge research


Why UHCL CS?Why UHCL CS?

CS is accredited by ABET under the CS CS is accredited by ABET under the CS curriculum.curriculum.

Currently, only 14 programs in Texas are Currently, only 14 programs in Texas are accredited as such.accredited as such.


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ConclusionsConclusions

Great time to major in CS.Great time to major in CS. The UHCL CS program provides many The UHCL CS program provides many

benefits.benefits. Contact us for more information:Contact us for more information:

• CS site: http://sce.uhcl.edu/cs/.CS site: http://sce.uhcl.edu/cs/.• Dr. Perez-Davila (Chairperson, CS: perezdDr. Perez-Davila (Chairperson, CS: perezd

@[email protected]))• Academic advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman (Academic advisors: Ms. Barbara Coleman (

[email protected]@uhcl.edu) and Ms. Dorothy Hogg ) and Ms. Dorothy Hogg ([email protected]).([email protected]).


Questions?Questions?

Any Questions?Any Questions? Thanks!Thanks!

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