Welcome to Miami University

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Welcome to Miami Universitys Department of
Computer Science and Systems Analysis
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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science
and Systems Analysis
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Doug TroyProfessor Chair, Computer Science
Systems Analysis Departmenttroyda_at_muohio.edu
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Our Department Offers 3 Majors

• Computer Science
• Systems Analysis
• Computer Engineering

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Computer Engineering

• an exciting discipline that blends topics from
  computer science (such as software) and
  electrical engineering (such as digital hardware)
  to create digital systems that benefit society.
  Computer engineers will be responsible for
  designing the next generation of smart devices
  that combine electronics and computers in devices
  ranging from every-day appliances such as TVs, to
  automobiles, and to robots designed to explore
  the solar system.

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Computer Science

• provides graduates with a thorough understanding
  of the key principles and practices of computing,
  and the mathematical and scientific principles
  that underpin them. The program emphasizes
  software design and development. Computer Science
  graduates will lead the way in creating the next
  generation of software for computer systems
  ranging from individual personal digital
  assistants to the software used in the Internet.

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Systems Analysis

• the process of working with people who have
  engineering and business problems that can be
  solved in a logical way using computers. This
  program emphasizes a holistic approach to problem
  solving that combines computer science, math,
  specialized knowledge (such as business) and
  communication skills. Graduates of this program
  have gone on to become leaders in the consulting
  industry as well as in a variety of organizations
  ranging from entrepreneurial startups to Fortune
  500 companies.

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What is Computer Science?

• What can a computer do?
• Theory of Computation
• What should a computer do?
• Social Impact
• How can it be done?
• Architecture
• Programming and Algorithms
• How should it be done?
• Software Engineering

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What Is Systems Analysis?

• Analyzing and solving problems in a logical
  structured way
• Working with clients
• Designing a computer system using knowledge of
  Computer Science
• Often requires mathematical analysis (operations
  research)
• Applications oriented

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What Is Computer Engineering?

• Design and develop digital systems that benefit
  society
• A combination of Computer Science and Electrical
  Engineering
• CS Algorithms, programming, computer
  architecture
• EE Electrical circuit design, design of digital
  systems
• Includes courses in engineering, math, physics
  and chemistry
• Integrate software and hardware into a working
  system

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What Would You Learn?

• Computer programming in Java and other languages
• Computer science fundamentals
• Software design testing
• System Design in a team environment
• CS Depth in Computer Science and applications
• SAN Depth in math modeling and simulation
• CE Depth in hardware and circuit design

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The Fastest Growing Occupations for Careers
Requiring a Bachelors Degree 1998-2008Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2000
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Computer EngineeringCourse Requirements
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Computer ScienceCourse Requirements
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Systems AnalysisCourse Requirements
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Look at these links to course requirements

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Systems Analysis

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Students

• Approximately 400 majors in CS and SAN
• Excellent preparation (avg. ACT 26 - 27)
• Good math and analytical skills from high school
• Well rounded, students often minor in business,
  music, or other fields outside of computing

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Senior Projects

• Team projects
• Work with a client
• Develop an operational system
• Robotic soccer team
• Information systems for the university or outside
  businesses and organizations

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CSA Faculty

• 21 faculty at Oxford and 3 at the regional
  campuses
• Most have PhD and industrial experience
• Commitment to good teaching

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Faculty Scholarship

• Miami rated in top 100 Computing Programs in the
  US.
• Research artificial intelligence, database
  systems, simulation, software engineering,
  computer integrated manufacturing, information
  retrieval, artificial intelligence, machine
  learning, and virtual environments.
• Involved in publication and textbook writing.

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Opportunities for Students

• Student organizations
• Omega Rho honorary
• ACM, AWC, and BDPA student chapters
• Programming team
• Departmental honors
• Activities with faculty
• Volleyball / tennis
• Picnics

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More Student Opportunities

• Campus employment
• Lab attendants
• Graders
• Office work
• Industrial employment
• Summer internship program
• Co-op program

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CO-OP Program

• 5 year program
• Work / school
• 2.9 G.P.A. to apply
• Start sophomore or junior year

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Graduation

• Employment opportunities in banking, insurance,
  manufacturing, retailing, software development,
  and consulting
• Average starting salary - 42,000
• Over 98 placement rate in the field
• Graduate school opportunities in business,
  computer science, engineering, and other fields

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Examples of Employers

• Accenture Consulting
• Procter Gamble
• GE Aircraft Engines
• Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical
• Doceus (e-commerce)
• Lexis-Nexis

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Welcome to Miami Universitys Department of
Computer Science and Systems Analysis