Advising
When are you able to declare your major?
After you have completed all prerequisites
Who is Grace Hopper?
An American computer scientist and US Navy rear admiral. One of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer, she was a pioneer of computer programming who invented one of the first linkers
Where is the Greene Center Located?
4-200 Dewey Hall
What is the best club on campus
WiC-MiC (duh!)
How many upper-level writing classes are required for computer science and data science?
When are you required to meet with your advisor?
Advising Period for choosing classes and to have their add/drop forms signed.
Who is regarded as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence?
Alan Turing
Name 2 things you can get help with from the Greene Center.
Interview clothes, resumes, CV’s, cover letters, personal statements, interview prep, networking, portfolio development, summer options, course/credit questions, job searches
What is Handshake?
Handshake is your career connection resource, allowing you to: schedule an appointment at the Greene Center, find internship and employment opportunities based on your interests, connect with alumni and employers, attend events and programs in your field of interest
How many CS electives can you take below 171 for a BA in CS?
1
If you are double majoring, how many courses can overlap and still be used for both majors?
3
Who is Katherine Johnson?
Creola Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights.
How do you schedule advising appointments with the Greene Center?
Login to your Handshake account. Click on “Career Center” in the top navigation. Select “Appointments”
What kind of information do you need to provide in order to gain access to the Food Pantry?
Nothing! WilCo staff assume that if you are there, you deserve access.
Name 2 (of the 3) pre-req courses for a B.S./B.A. in Computer Science and Data Science
CSC 171: Introduction to Computer Science
MATH 150: Discrete Mathematics
CSC 172: Data Structures and Algorithms
What are at least 2 things Program Coordinators do/can help you with?
help you to officially declare the CS major/minor, obtain course approvals (transfer credit/study abroad), get add/drop forms stamped, create course plans, register for Independent Study,
What is Margaret Hamilton most well known for?
renowned mathematician and computer science pioneer, she is credited with having coined the term software engineering while developing the guidance and navigation system for the Apollo spacecraft as head of the Software Engineering Division of the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory
What is the Career Clothing Closet? (extra points if you know where it is)
Career Clothing Closet to provide students with access to professional apparel for interviews, presentations, conferences, internships, and the first days on a job. Our inventory includes suits, dresses, skirts, button-down shirts, dress pants, dress shoes, ties, belts, scarves, jewelry, and other accessories. In Lattimore Hall in room 124.
When was the first computer invented?
1943
Students pursuing a BA degree in Computer Science must complete ____ 4.0 credit computer science electives?
9
What course can you take to get a structured introduction to the problem-solving skills needed to do research?
CSC200 - Undergraduate Problem Seminar
Who is described as being the world’s first computer programmer?
Ada Lovelace
Where can you go to get help with resumes or for interview prep if you are not necessarily at a point where you want to interact with another person?
Utilize Quinncia, an artificial-intelligence platform that offers tailored mock interviews and individualized feedback, to practice telling your story. You can also upload a resume and it will give you advice on how to improve it.
What is the Meliora Collective?
An online networking and mentorship program that links alumni and current students. It’s a 90-day program that includes 4-5 online mentoring sessions with a chosen alumni who is matched specifically for you.
What 2 courses are prerequisites for a B.S. in CS and Data Science but not a B.A. in CS?
Calculus Series: Either MATH 14x, MATH 16x, or MATH 17x