Dr. Karl Abrahamson, Department ChairDr. Amy Shannon, Academic Advisor

Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics

Nationwide, there is a shortage of computer science graduates! 70% of all STEM jobs will be in computer science which equates to 750,000 new jobs!

Computer programmers, software engineering and other computer related professions will be among the fastest growing occupations, with employment opportunities expected to increase 19% between 2010 and 2020.

The average salary for computer science majors is approximately $89,000.

What is Computer Science?

Computer science is the systematic study of computing systems and computation.

Computer scientists are problem solvers, trained to design and implement software solutions to problems.

JOBS Available?• Programmers• Software engineers• Software developers• Designers• Video game developers• Architects who create software• Graduates can pursue a master’s degree in

Computer Science or other closely related fields

Tools and Technology used at ECU• Programming languages

– C++– Java– Others

• Hardware construction and operation– PC workstations

• Operating Systems– Windows – Linux

• Software Engineering - Rational Rose- UML

• Database Environment- Oracle- MySQL

Advisory BoardThe Department has advisory board

members from several of the world’s top companies including, but not limited to:

Certificate in Computer Game DevelopmentThe certificate prepares students to design and develop computer

games and simulations. Students acquire technical skills in real-time rendering and content creation, and work with concepts behind the development of story, character, environment, level design, user interface and sound augmentation.

Preparatory courses:CSCI 2310/2311CSCI 3200 or 3300

Advanced courses: CSCI 3550 (Intro to Comp Game Development)

CSCI 3800 (Intro to Comp Graphics) OR CSCI 4530 (Comp Networks and Internet) OR CSCI 5800 (Art. Intelligence)

CSCI 4550 (Comp Game Development)

Student Organization• ECU Student Chapter of the

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)– Advisor: Dr. Qin Ding

– ACM is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society

FAQ’s• Is there a computer requirement?• What type of computer is recommended? • What processor speed is recommended?• What is the difference between Computer Science

and Information Computer Technology?• Are the job opportunities different for the B.A. and

B.S. degrees in Computer Science?(Curriculum differences will be explained by your advisor)

• If I need help in a class are there tutors available?