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Welcome to admitted students who plan to major in computer science.  Here are some answers to common questions and pointers to information about registering for courses, etc.
 
Welcome to admitted students who plan to major in computer science.  Here are some answers to common questions and pointers to information about registering for courses, etc.
  
'''Getting back to this page'''  [https://cs.indstate.edu cs.indstate.edu] (or web search for Indiana State University computer science), link in twitter feed.
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'''Getting back to this page - '''  [https://cs.indstate.edu cs.indstate.edu] (or web search for Indiana State University computer science), link in twitter feed.
  
'''What kinds of jobs/careers?'''  Developer, programmer, administrator, etc. at [[Alumni|organizations like these]].
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'''Types of jobs/careers - '''  Developer, programmer, administrator, etc. at [[Alumni|organizations like these]].
  
'''Overview of the major and minor''' [https://catalog.indstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=9242&returnto=2382 CS Major], [https://catalog.indstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=9243&returnto=2382 CS Minor],  [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mBt7E5r35rLXG5Ith0SjUMHiHmUtxH58v_ZOvt3bjvA/edit#gid=1748557442 Course sequence], [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1qlwH-zRga42O3jIYn6PeP8jbRKGQQV_URTIVUF4-CBU/edit?usp=sharing Graphical overview]
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'''Overview of the major and minor - ''' [https://catalog.indstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=9242&returnto=2382 CS Major], [https://catalog.indstate.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=53&poid=9243&returnto=2382 CS Minor],  [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mBt7E5r35rLXG5Ith0SjUMHiHmUtxH58v_ZOvt3bjvA/edit#gid=1748557442 Course sequence], [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1qlwH-zRga42O3jIYn6PeP8jbRKGQQV_URTIVUF4-CBU/edit?usp=sharing Graphical overview]
  
'''Which concentration?''' See [https://cs.indstate.edu/wiki/index.php/Undergraduate_Advising#Concentrations here].
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'''Concentrations - ''' See [https://cs.indstate.edu/wiki/index.php/Undergraduate_Advising#Concentrations here].
  
'''What CS course to start with?'''  Information science concentration requires CS 101 Fundamentals of Computing, other concentrations do not. The [https://indstate.instructure.com/courses/12565/pages/cs-151-placement-instructions CS 151 placement test] helps decide if you are ready for CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science.
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'''Which CS course to start with - '''  Information science concentration requires CS 101 Fundamentals of Computing, other concentrations do not. The [https://indstate.instructure.com/courses/12565/pages/cs-151-placement-instructions CS 151 placement test] helps decide if you are ready for CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science.
  
'''Get a head start?''' CS 101 and CS 151 are offered online asynchronous in the summer, classes start May 16.  Or, do some online tutorials on Python programming.
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'''Get a head start - ''' CS 101 and CS 151 are offered online asynchronous in the summer, classes start May 16.  Or, do some online tutorials on Python programming.
  
 
'''Computer requirement?''' Windows/Mac/Linux preferred, though can make do with a Chromebook as well.  Linux CS lab is available for use during business hours.  See [https://cs.indstate.edu/wiki/index.php/Programming_and_CS_-_Getting_Started#Recommended_Computer here] for more.
 
'''Computer requirement?''' Windows/Mac/Linux preferred, though can make do with a Chromebook as well.  Linux CS lab is available for use during business hours.  See [https://cs.indstate.edu/wiki/index.php/Programming_and_CS_-_Getting_Started#Recommended_Computer here] for more.
  
'''Related majors/minors?''' Information Technology, Cyber and Security Studies, Mathematics, General Studies (2 minors).  See the [https://catalog.indstate.edu/content.php?catoid=53&navoid=2382 list of programs].
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'''Related majors/minors - ''' Information Technology, Cyber and Security Studies, Mathematics, General Studies (2 minors).  See the [https://catalog.indstate.edu/content.php?catoid=53&navoid=2382 list of programs].
  
 
'''More information'''  See [https://cs.indstate.edu cs.indstate.edu].
 
'''More information'''  See [https://cs.indstate.edu cs.indstate.edu].
  
 
'''Questions'''  See the [http://cs.indstate.edu/info/contact.html Associate Chairperson] Jeff Kinne.
 
'''Questions'''  See the [http://cs.indstate.edu/info/contact.html Associate Chairperson] Jeff Kinne.

Revision as of 14:38, 16 May 2022

Welcome to admitted students who plan to major in computer science. Here are some answers to common questions and pointers to information about registering for courses, etc.

Getting back to this page - cs.indstate.edu (or web search for Indiana State University computer science), link in twitter feed.

Types of jobs/careers - Developer, programmer, administrator, etc. at organizations like these.

Overview of the major and minor - CS Major, CS Minor, Course sequence, Graphical overview

Concentrations - See here.

Which CS course to start with - Information science concentration requires CS 101 Fundamentals of Computing, other concentrations do not. The CS 151 placement test helps decide if you are ready for CS 151 Introduction to Computer Science.

Get a head start - CS 101 and CS 151 are offered online asynchronous in the summer, classes start May 16. Or, do some online tutorials on Python programming.

Computer requirement? Windows/Mac/Linux preferred, though can make do with a Chromebook as well. Linux CS lab is available for use during business hours. See here for more.

Related majors/minors - Information Technology, Cyber and Security Studies, Mathematics, General Studies (2 minors). See the list of programs.

More information See cs.indstate.edu.

Questions See the Associate Chairperson Jeff Kinne.