Introduction About Computer Science and Engineering: Prepared by P.Ponvasan, Hod /cse Srrcet
Introduction About Computer Science and Engineering: Prepared by P.Ponvasan, Hod /cse Srrcet
AND ENGINEERING
PREPARED BY
P.PONVASAN,HOD /CSE
SRRCET
Computers and software
are changing everything…
…but the majority of schools don’t
teach computer science
Source: Gallup
Even when students enjoy computer
science and the arts the most
Source:
Change the Equation
Motivation
• Computer Science is important intellectually
Source: Brookings
Computing jobs are the #1 source
of new wages in the United States
500,000 current
openings:
These jobs are in
every industry and
every state, and
they’re projected to
grow at twice the rate
of all other jobs.
Some may think:
This problem is
about “STEM”
(Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math)…
The STEM problem is in computer
science
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What is a Computer Scientist?
• Computer Science:
• talent is in greater demand than we can supply
• leads to many careers
• is important intellectually
• supports and links to most other areas of study
• teaches problem solving
• builds teamwork and leadership skills
• develops life-long learning skills
Motivation
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Outlook – Even Higher Demand
CS + Application area X
Interdisciplinary Specializations
Programming
Computer Science
Project Management
Programming
Software Development System Analyst/Design
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Degrees Offered
• Four CIPS-accredited undergraduate degrees, all with Co-operative
Education Option:
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours
• Bachelor of Computer Science with Specialization
1. E-Commerce (2000)
2. Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (2009)
3. Game Development (2010)
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