the software systems honors and major f.a.q. march 23, 2005
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The Software Systems Honors and Major
F.A.Q.
March 23, 2005
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What Are Software Systems?
?Left for discussion at the end of the presentation
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The Effect of a S. S. Honors/Major onyour Course of Study (BCS)
Less freedom in choosing electives Some electives are concentrated in the
software design and implementation areas Specifically, 5 elective courses must be
devoted to the Software Systems Majors/Honors
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So Why Do It?
You learn a lot more about what makes computers “do” what they do [my personal opinion only]
You have an interest in software– Do find something interesting to study; it
makes your studies much more enjoyable
You want to work for a software company doing development work
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What’s the difference between Majors and Honors? Same course selection, except… Senior report/thesis
– Honors must take CS4997– Majors may take either CS4983 or CS4997
Final grade point average– Honors requires 3.0 or above
• First class honors 3.5 or above• Second class honors 3.0 or above
– Majors requires 2.5 or above
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Should You Choose Majors or Honors? Choose honors if you possibly may achieve a 3.0
average You can request a change later If you are enrolled in honors but finish with a
average between 2.5 and 3.0, you will be automatically moved to majors– If you complete with a grade point under 2.5, you will
automatically be awarded a “general” degree (just as if you had not applied for majors/honors)
You must change from honors to major if you decide to take CS4983 instead of CS4997
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CS4983 or CS4997? CS4983 is a “library research” and report writing
course CS4997 is usually a “do something” course CS4997 projects are often more interesting
– You often work more closely with a professor CS4997 is 4 ch; CS4983 is 2 ch CS4997 is a full year (two term) course; CS4983
is a one term course CS4997 typically takes more weekly time than
CS4983
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Why do it now?
The longer you wait to work out a plan, the harder it may be to fit in all the requirements
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How Do I Enroll?
Fill out a “Application for Major/Honors in Software Systems” form– From the rack outside the FCS office (Gillin E
floor)– From the Faculty of Computer Science web site
Get it approved by a software systems major advisor; currently:– Andrew McAllister– John DeDourek
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“Old” Form
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A Change
The following new rules for Software Systems for all students graduating in May 2006: •Software Systems: •CS3013; •1 from CS4405, CS4905; •1 from CS4405, CS4905, CS4015, CS4025, SWE4103, SWE4203; •1 from CS3025, CS4735; •1 from Group A.
NEW:
OLD:
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Suggeston
Also fill out an academic history worksheet– Leave marks blank for courses not yet taken
Show a copy to your major advisor This avoids some mistakes made by
major/honors students in the past
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Academic History Worksheet
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Major/Honors Courses
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Other Electives
Don’t includethe majors/honorscourses
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Core CS4xxx/5xxx Elective
Don’t include any of the majors/honorscourses as the Core CS4xxx/5xxxelective
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Questions?
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