Welcome to the Department of

Computer Science

Administration

n Dr. Cal Ribbens, Associate Dept Head – 114 McBryde, ribbens@cs.vt.edu, 231-6931

n Ms. Libby Bradford, Director of External Relations and UG Studies

n -Ms. Terry Arthur, Academic Advisor (A-N) – 114 McBryde, arthurt@vt.edu, 231-3984

n Mr. Greg Farris, Academic Advisor, (O-Z) – 114 McBryde, gpfarris@vt.edu, 231-4032

Important Dates http://www.registrar.vt.edu/dates_deadlines/timetable_calendar/Spring-

2014.html

CS Undergraduate Homepage www.cs.vt.edu/undergraduate

CS Advising Handbook www.ct.vt.edu/undergraduate/handbook

Change of Major Application Dates

n Application Dates n College of Engineering Change of Major Applications will only be

accepted during the below specified time intervals, no exceptions will be made to these dates and times: End of Spring Semester Opens: May 19, 2014 Closes: May 26, 2014

n Summer Opens: August 13, 2014 Closes: August 20, 2014

n End of Fall Semester Opens: December 31, 2014 Closes: January 7, 2015

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How to get into CS

n To transfer to CS, students must have completed all first year courses

§ EngE 1024/1104 or 1114 § Math 1114/1205/1206/1224 § Engl 1105/1106 § Chem 1035/45 § Phys 2305

n 3.0 overall GPA guarantees first choice.

http://www.enge.vt.edu/_files/undergraduate/pdf_COM_Requirements_Policies.pdf

Degree in Computer Science

Liberal Arts (30 hours)

Public Speaking Statistics

Engineering Ed (10 hours)

Lab Sciences (12 hours)

Mathematics (22 hours)

Computer Science (at least 43 hours)

Computer Science

Major Checksheets

n Checksheets: – http://www.registrar.vt.edu/registration/degree_checksheet.php – Select the year closest to your projected graduation date.

n Checksheets show: – Courses required for graduation – Required courses that fulfill the CLE areas – When certain courses will likely be taken – Some checksheets show prerequisites & corequisites but all are laid out

differently!

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Checksheets www.cs.vt.edu/undergraduate/checksheets

Checksheets www.cs.vt.edu/undergraduate/c

hecksheets

30 hours non-technical electives

4. Computer Science Non-technical Electives. CS majors must complete 30 credits of non-technical electives. All courses are approved as non-technical electives except those in the departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics, and Statistics, and all departments in the College of Engineering, except for engineering courses appearing in CLE Area 7. Also excluded are courses listed as technical electives in footnote 7; a course cannot be both a technical and non-technical elective.

Typical Schedule

CS course(s) CS 1944 First Year Seminar (aka, Sophomore Seminar)*

Math course Math course Phys 2306 OR Chem 1036/46 (delay to Spring 2014) Curriculum for Liberal Education (3) Total: 16 - 17

CS 1944 - CS 1st Year Seminar

n Required for students graduating in 2014 and beyond

n One credit, pass/fail n Covers a variety of topics

– CS tracks (optional areas of specialty) – Career / Professional Development – Speakers from industry / academia

When registering, also add free time CRN 90016

CS Lower Division

CS 1/2XXX courses that need to be completed CS 1114 or 1124 CS 2114 (Soft Des & Data Struc) (pre-req CS

1114 or 1124; co-req is Math 1205) CS 2104 Problem Solving (pre-req to CS 3/4000) CS 2505 Comp Org I (prereq is 2114; Math 2534

is co-req) CS 2506 Comp Org II (pre-reqs are CS 2505, CS

2114, and Math 2534)

CS Prerequisite Policy

ALL CS courses used as a prerequisite for subsequent CS courses must be passed with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.

NO EXCEPTIONS

An Incomplete does NOT count as ≥ C in

meeting the prerequisite requirement

CS Force/Add Policy

n Enrollment survey to request force/add for a CS course will be posted at cs.vt.edu/undergraduate.

n Students will receive an email response to the enrollment survey request.

n OR attend the first day of class to submit a CS force/add request form that the professor will provide.

Math courses

Current Course(s) Spring 2014

Fall 2014 Recommended

/Required Math 1205 (3) Math 1114 (2)

Math 1206 (3) Math 1224 (2)

Math 1206 (3) Math 1224 (2)

Math 2224 (3) Math 2534 (3)

Math 1206 (3) Math 2534 (3)

Math 1224 (2) Math 2214 (3)

Other Consult CS Advisor

Natural Sciences – 12 hours

n CS requires 8 hours (in sequence) + 4 hours

n Choices: Phys 2305, 2306 and Chem 1035/45 OR Chem 1035/45, 1036/46 and Phys 2305 OR Chem 1035/45, Phys 2305, and Biol 1005/15

AND 1006/16

Class Registration Dates

n Fall 2014: Course Request – March 25-April 1

n Fall 2014: Drop/Add – April 19-May 16

n Summer 2014: Drop/Add – Opens March 15

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Minors

n Math minor – 25 hours required / 0-3 additional hours

n Business minor – 42 hours required / 30 additional hours

Summer School at VT www.summer.vt.edu

n Accelerate your program of study and graduate early n Focus your energy on one or two important classes n Enjoy smaller classes and closer interaction with faculty n Explore a new major and still graduate on time n Take an online course from home while you work, or from some

exotic location as you travel n Pace yourself and ease a heavy load in fall or spring semester n Make the most of your time by combining an undergraduate

research project or internship with your summer studies n Study abroad and expand your horizons n Take an intriguing class for personal growth n And, in your leisure time, enjoy all the wonderful recreational

activities in the New River Valley

Summer I Courses CS 1114 Comm 2004 Math 1114 CS 2104 Stat 4714 Math 1205 CS 2114 EngE 1024 Math 1206 CS 2505 EngE 1104 Math 1224 CS 3114 EngE 1114 Math 2214 CS 3604 Chem 1035/45 Math 2224 CS 3724 Chem 1036/46 Math 2534 Phys 2305 Math 3034 Phys 2306

Summer II Courses

CS 1114 Comm 2004 Math 1114 CS 2114 EngE 1104 Math 1205 CS 3304 EngE 1114 Math 1206 CS 3714 Chem 1036/46 Math 1224 Phys 2305 Math 2214 Phys 2306 Math 2224 Math 3134

Taking courses elsewhere Taking courses elsewhere To take a course at another institution, students should make sure before they attempt a course that it will transfer by completing the following three steps:

1. Contact the college or university that they would like to attend to determine what courses will be offered.

2. Obtain and complete this form, which also is available from 212 Hancock Hall. This form should be completed at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the classes at the non-VT institution. If the course to be transferred is a CS course, the Dean's Office may refer you to the CS Department, which will require you to supply a course syllabus (not just the catalog description of the course) before the transfer request is evaluated. Make sure the course will transfer as you think it will.

3. After the course has been completed, have a copy of your official transcript sent to the Virginia Tech Registrar's Office at: Office of the University Registrar 250 Student Services Building, Mail Code 0134 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061

A student may not receive credit for course work taken at another college or university during any period in which the student has been placed on suspension by Virginia Tech for academic or disciplinary reasons.

http://www.eng.vt.edu/students/Transferring-credits

Transfer Database https://banweb.banner.vt.edu/ssb/prod/hzsktgid.P_DispTranGuide

1. Transfer courses must be approved in advance by the Office of Assoc Dean of Engineering/Academic Affairs, 212 Hancock Hall

2. DEADLINES: You may submit the Transfer Credit Request form at any time during the semester. Please allow at least 3 weeks for evaluation/approval of courses at U.S. institutions, and 6 weeks for study abroad courses.

3. All courses must be pre-approved by COE even if they are in the database.

4. To access the Transfer Credit Request form and transfer credit guidelines, see http://www.eng.vt.edu/students/Transferring-credits

“I” Incomplete Grades n “Due to illness or extenuating

circumstances beyond student’s control.” n Prerogative of the instructor n Requirements must be satisfied during the

first subsequent term of enrollment n Converted to “F” if requirements are not

fully satisfied during the period of time allowed

n “I” does not affect GPA, and does NOT satisfy prereqs!

Pass/fail hours n Must have 30 hours earned and a 2.0 overall

GPA

n Only free electives can be taken as pass/fail

n Courses required for major, minors, CLE, or double majors must be taken for an A-F grade

n No more than 10% of total hours

Major GPA calculation

n Includes ALL CS courses: CS XXXX n Includes ALL grades for CS courses that

are repeated

CS 1114 C- Spring 2014 1.7 CS 1114 A Fall 2014 4.0 CS GPA 2.85

Over hours (Overloads) n >19 hours in fall/spring

n >9 hours in a summer term

n Request for over hours after course request

n Must complete COE Overload Request form

https://www.eng.vt.edu/sites/default/files/pageattachments/revisedoverloadrequest_1.doc

Course Withdrawal Policy

n 6 hours available

n Last Friday of classes, 5:00 p.m., May 2 ********************

n Forms available in CS Advising Center n Complete form n Get advisor’s signature n Turn in – 212 Hancock

Unofficial Transcript

n Your Virginia Tech Unofficial Transcript can be located at: www.hokiespa.vt.edu – Click Hokie Spa, Transcripts and

Certifications Menu, then Unofficial Transcript.

Academic Eligibility

Checked after Fall & Spring Semesters If your cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0, then Academically Eligible, i.e. OK If your cumulative GPA < 2.0 1st ACADEMIC PROBATION

Probation 1) Stay in school, but

2) Take 16 hours or less (Banner

does not check, but COE does)

3) Should consult with your academic advisor

Academic Suspension

If you have two consecutive semesters with a cumulative GPA < 2.0, then

1st Academic Suspension Suspension: Cannot attend school at VT Cannot take courses for transfer at other

colleges

COE Academic Warning Packet

n If a student in the College of Engineering has an overall above 2.0, but most recent semester GPA was below 2.0, student must submit Academic Warning Packet.

n https://www.eng.vt.edu/sites/default/files/

pageattachments/academicwarningpacket.docx

CS Progress toward degree

1. Registered for at least 1 course that is required for the CS major.

2. CS GPA ≥ 2.0 3. Take no CS course 3 times 4. Cannot repeat more than 3 CS courses

CS Interest Listserv

n Not for CS majors. Only for non-CS interested in the major or minor

n To be added to CS Interest listserv, send e-mail to Greg Farris at gpfarris@vt.edu

Co-Op/Intern Program n Eligible after freshman year with a

minimum GPA >2.0

n http://www.career.vt.edu n Start with Career Services in Smith Career Center

******************** Summer Jobs: http://www.cs.vt.edu/jobs/database

Things to keep in mind… n Full time status during fall & spring semesters is 12 hours,

maximum credit hours is 19.

n Full time status during summer sessions (I & II) is 5 hours per session, maximum credit hours is 9. (Financial Aid requirements may be different)

n Be sure to check for any required co-requisites, pre-requisites, and/or major restrictions. Click on the CRN# for the comments and restrictions on the timetable of classes.

n Some classes are only offered the semester listed on the checksheet.

n There can be multiple sections of a class; some sections might be restricted while others are not. If a class you want is restricted please check other CRN numbers to see if any sections are not restricted.

n And always … see your advisor at least once a semester