Computer Science Department

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Introduction
Computer Science Department
Department Chair Tony Martinez Undergraduate
Coordinator Mark Clement Advisement Center
Merle White Undergraduate Secretary Debi
Blickfeldt 3361 Talmage Building 801.422.9439 unde
rgrad_at_cs.byu.edu
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Course and Milestones Timeline
Course Map
5th- CS 312 CS 330 Physics 121
Eng 3166th- CS 345 CS 404 Physics
220 CS Elective
3rd- CS 224 CS 240 Physics 1214th-
CS 236 CS 252 Math 343 Stat
321
1st- CS 142 CS124 Math 1122nd- CS
124 CS 235 Math 113
7th- CS Elective CS Elective Science
Elective8th- CS Elective CS Elective

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
1.Decide on a career track you wish to
pursue.2. Continue to Build Portfolio3.
Network4. Research5. Optional Internship
1. InternshipSept- Clean ResumeApply for
InternshipsFeb- InterviewsApril- Interns
SelectedSummer-Internship2. Continue to Build
Portfolio3. Network4. Research
1. JobSept- Clean ResumeAttend Job FairApply
for JobsNov-Feb- InterviewsApril- Hiring2.
Finish Portfolio3. Research4. Exit Interview5.
Network
1.Begin Personal Portfolio2. Experimentdiscover
your interests3. Network4. Research
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Visit the Web Site!!
http//cs.byu.edu

• Class Schedule through 2010. Courses - Five
  Year Plan
• Employment
• Internships
• Undergrad info
• Events
• Directories
• Updates
• Class web sites

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CS Salary Information

• Bureau of Labor Statistics Starting Salaries
• Computer Programming 60,290
• Software Engineering 70,900
• Systems and Networks 58,540
• Computer Scientist 77,760
• Database Administration 55,480

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The Offshoring Reality

• Low to mid-level positions, the more mechanical
  jobs, are going overseas. Jobs will stay that
  require higher-level computing skills and
  specializations and that are critical to
  maintaining systems critical to a companys
  business strategies.
• The government reports that total employment
  among information technology professionals
  reached nearly 3.5 million by the end of last
  year, surpassing the previous high in 2000, when
  the technology investment boom peaked. (New York
  Times). Unemployment at only 3 (JIST Works).
• Confidence in the employment market, job
  security, anticipated hiring, and personal
  finances is up.
• Survey of 50,000 IT workers says that pay has
  actually risen for IT staff working in
  applications development, databases and systems
  administration. (Foote Partners)
• Growth through 2012 above average growth rate for
  other occupations. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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"The nature of these jobs is not just closing
your door and doing coding. In fact, the
greatest missing skill is somebody who's both
good at understanding the engineering and has
good relationships with the hard-core engineers
and bridges that to working with the customers
and marketing.
- Bill Gates
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Career and Advisement Services
Career Placement Services Lloyd E. Hawkins
1128 TMCB
801.422.4328 lloyd_hawkins_at_byu.edu Advisement
Services Meryl White/Melanie Burton N-179
ESC 801.422.6270
Undergraduate Secretary Debi Blickfeldt
3361 Talmage Building
801.422.9439 undergrad_at_cs.byu.edu
Other Resources Career Learning Info Center
(2590 WSC) http//www.byu.edu/ccc/ eRecruiting
www.byu.erecruiting.com