4. Computer Science Non-technical Electives.

Important Dateshttp://www.registrar.vt.edu/registration/spring09_calendar.php

CS Advising Handbook

How to get into CS• To transfer to CS, students must havecompleted all first year courses• EngE 1024/1104• Math 1114/1205/1206/1224• Engl 1105/1106• Chem 1035/45• Phys 2305• Students must also have– 2.3 overall GPA– “C” (2.0) or better in CS 1705 or CS 1124Intro to Media Computation

Degree in Computer ScienceMathematics(22 hours)Computer Science(at least 43 hours)Lab Sciences(12 hours)ComputerSciencePublic SpeakingStatisticsEngineering Ed(10 hours)Liberal Arts(30 hours)

2012 ChecksheetC. Progress Towards Degree (Policy 91): A Computer Science major must do the following in order to maintain satisfactory progress towards thedegree:1. be registered in at least one 3-credit course required in the major during each on-campus semester of the regular academic year;2. maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in the major;3. maintain an overall GPA of 2.3 or better;4. not take any CS course required in the major more than twice, including attempts ending in course withdrawal; and5. not repeat more than 3 CS courses required in the major, including attempts ending in course withdrawal.D. Non-Degree Courses. Please be aware that not all courses that you have taken at Virginia Tech will count toward an undergraduate engineeringdegree. Such courses may not be used to satisfy any graduation requirement, including free electives. Listed below are courses which do notcount toward an undergraduate engineering degree. You should also check with your engineering department about additional departmentalnon-credit courses. This list is updated periodically. Be sure to review the list each semester at the College of Engineering’s Academic Affairshomepage.CS majors may not take the following courses for degree credit:ATSC or COS 2984 (Athletic Transitions, Exploring Careers)CS 1004 (Computer Literacy), (no credit awarded to CS majors for these courses: CS 4004, 4014)CEE 4984 (Review of CE Fundamentals of FE Exam)UNIV 1004, 1014, 1704, 2004, 2984, 4984 (College Success Strategies, Cadet Success Strategies)EDCI 4974 MentoringEDHL 2984 (First Year Seminar, International Bridge Program, Resident Education, Resident Life, Leadership from International Prospective, Healthy Living,Transition I, II)EDHL 4964 (Field Study)EDHL 4974 (Wing Student Teaching Assistant)EDHL 4984 (Orientation Skills, Orientation/Peers, Orientation/Leader)EF/ENGE 2984 (Engineering Success Seminar)ENGL 1004, 0014 (English as a Second Language)ENGR 2984 (C Aspire Seminar, College Success Strategies for Engineers, Engineering Success Strategies, Women in Engineering, Hypatia Seminar, SecondYear Hypatia Seminar, Engineering Honors Seminar, Freshman Engineering Seminar, Undergraduate Research Seminar, Mentoring Seminar)ENGR 1014 (Engr Research Seminar)ENGR 1034 (First Year Hypatia Seminar)ENGR 1054 (First Year Galileo Seminar)ENGR 2044 (Second Year Hypatia Seminar)ENGR 3004 (Mentoring Seminar)ENGR 4984 (CEED Team Leader Seminar)ESM 2984 (ESP Statics)ESM 4404 (Fundamentals of Professional Engineering)FCD 2984 (Success Project)HD 2984 (Healthy Living, Success Project)MASC 1024 (Mathematics, A Liberal Arts Approach), 1034 (Statistics, a Liberal Arts Approach), 1044 (Computer Science, A Liberal Arts Approach)Math 1504 (PreCalc), 2984 (Emerging Scholar), 1015 (Elem Cal with Trig. CS Majors may receive 1015 credit if taken before 1205), 1016 (Elem Calc with Trig),1525-1526 (Elem Calc with Matrices), 2015-2016 (Elem Calc with Trig II)ME 4984 (SAE Automotive Essentials)PHYS 2205-2206 (General Physics, not Calc-based)PSYC 2984 (First Year Experience, Athletic Transitions)UNIV 2394 (Introduction to Residence Life)E. Total Hours and Minimum GPA Requirements: Each student must complete at least 123 semester credit hours with a minimumoverall GPA of 2.00 and a minimum in-major GPA of 2.00. The in-major GPA is calculated using all classes with a CS designatorexcept CS 1004, 4004, and 4014.F. Applicable Checksheet and Curriculum for Liberal Education Requirements: Graduation requirements are determined by the checksheetin effect at the time of graduation (except for University CLE requirements as discussed below). Each checksheet is applicable for an entirecalendar year, i.e., the May, Summer, and December completion dates of that year.Curriculum for Liberal Education requirements are based upon the date of entry to Virginia Tech, which is assumed to be Fall Semester, fouryears prior to the date of graduation. Students whose date of entry into Virginia Tech differs from that assumed by the checksheet mustdetermine which University CLE Requirements apply to them. Students with questions about this matter should refer to the University CLEguides at http://www.uaac.vt.edu/coreguides/index.html and consult with their advisor.G. Foreign Language Requirement: Any student who did not complete two years of one foreign language in high school must earnsix credits in one language in college-level courses. These credits do not count toward minimum graduation requirements.H. CS Independent Study/Undergraduate Research Credits: Maximum credits, minimum GPA. No more than a total of 6 creditsof CS Independent Study (4974) and/or CS Undergraduate Research (4994) may be used to fulfill Computer Science degreerequirements. To take Independent Study (2974 or 4974), a minimum overall and in-major GPA of 2.5 is required. To takeUndergraduate Research, a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and an in-major GPA of 3.0 is required. Additionally, at least 6 credits ofrequired CS 3000-level courses must have been completed before CS 4974 or CS 4994 may be taken.I. Writing Intensive Requirement: Students who entered Virginia Tech prior to Fall 2005 are required to complete the Writing Intensiverequirement. Although ENGL 3764 will satisfy this requirement, students do have the option of taking one of the courses on the following listto satisfy the requirement. Writing Intensive is only for students who entered Virginia Tech prior to Fall 2005.Writing Intensive Courses Allowed for CS MajorsWarning: Some departments will be phasing out their Writing Intensive courses as the university transitions to departmental VisualExpression, Written & Spoken (ViEWS) requirements. Before you take any course listed below and assume it will meet the Writing Intensiverequirement, get written verification from either the instructor or the offering department that the course is still approved as writing intensivefor that semester. Note: Many of these courses are restricted to majors other than CS in certain semesters, and virtually all have prerequisitesthat must be met to be eligible to take the course.Art and Art History Interdisciplinary StudiesArt 3384 IDST 3114 IDST 4114Art 3884 WS 2244 STS/WS 4704Communication Studies International StudiesComm 2024 Comm 3144 IS 4004Comm 4144 Comm 3174MusicEconomics Mus 3114 Mus 3134Econ 4024 Econ 4924 Mus 3124 Mus 3144Econ 4084PhilosophyEnglish Phil 4204 Phil 4334Engl 2604 Engl 3764 Phil 4214 Phil 4604Engl 3534 Engl 3774 Phil 4224 Phil 4614Engl 3754 Engl 4784Political ScienceForeign Language and Literature PSci 2024Fr 4154 Ger 3106 Span 3105 PSci/UAP 3714Fr 4314 Ger 4154 Span 4324Lat 3004 PsychologyPsyc 3054 Psyc 4364Geography Psyc 4354Geog 3224 Geog 3234SociologyHistory Soc 3104Hist 1224 Hist 4004 Hist 4064Hist 2004 Hist 4014 Hist 4074 Theatre ArtsHist 2104H Hist 4024 Hist 4214 TA 2114Hist 3264 Hist 4034 Hist 4224 TA 3105Hist 3584 Hist 4044 Hist 4234 TA 3106Hist 3594 Hist 4054 Hist 4244Hist 3634

30 hours non-technical electives4. Computer Science Non-technical Electives. CS majorsmust complete 30 credits of non-technical electives.All courses are approved as non-technical electives except those in thesciences (Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics), the College ofEngineering (all departments including Computer Science), and themathematical sciences (Mathematics, Statistics). Also excluded arecourses listed as technical electives in footnote 7; a course cannot beboth a technical and non-technical elective.

Typical Schedule for 3 rd Semester(there are lots of variations)CS course(s) (3)Math course (3)Math course (3)Phys 2306 (4)ORChem 1036/46 (delay to Spring 2010)Curriculum for Liberal Education (3)Total: 15 - 16

CS Lower DivisionCS 1/2XXX courses that need to be completedCS 1 (1705 or 1124)CS 2 (Soft Des & Data Struc) ) (pre-reqreq CS 1)CS 2104 - Problem SolvingComputer Organization 1Computer Organization 2 (pre-reqreq Comp Org 1)

CS Force/Add Policy• Attend the first day of class• Submit the force/add and prerequisiteforms to the instructor• If the force/add is approved, the coursewill be added by the next class meeting.

Math coursesCurrent Course(s)Spring 2009Math 1205 (3)Math 1114 (2)Math 1206 (3)Math 1224 (2)Math 1206 (3)Math 2534 (3)OtherFall 2009Recommended/RequiredMath 1206 (3)Math 1224 (2)Math 2224 (3)Math 2534 (3)Math 1224 (2)Math 2214 (3)Consult CS Advisor

Natural Sciences – 12 hours• CS requires8 hours (in sequence)+ 4 hoursChoices:Phys 2305, 2306 and Chem 1035/45ORChem 1035/45, 1036/46 and Phys 2305ORChem 1035/45, Phys 2305, and Biol 1005/15AND 1006/16

• Math minorMinors– 25 hours required / 0-303 additional hours• Business minor– 42 hours required / 30 additional hours• Biology minor– 21 – 25 hours required

Summer School at VTwww.summer.vt.edu• Accelerate your program of study and graduate early• Focus your energy on one or two important classes• Enjoy smaller classes and closer interaction with faculty• Explore a new major and still graduate on time• Take an online course from home while you work, or from someexotic location as you travel• Pace yourself and ease a heavy load in fall or spring semester• Make the most of your time by combining an undergraduateresearch project or internship with your summer studies• Study abroad and expand your horizons• Take an intriguing class for personal growth• And, in your leisure time, enjoy all the wonderful recreationalactivities in the New River Valley

Summer I CoursesCS 1705Comm 2004 Math 1114CS 2984* Stat 4714 Math 1205Math 1206Math 1224Math 2214Math 2534Math 3034*Tentative - watch for listserv announcements

CS 2984*Summer II CoursesComm 2004 Math 1114Math 1206Math 1224Math 2214Math 2224Math 3134*Tentative - watch for listserv announcements

Taking courses elsewhereTaking courses elsewhereTo take a course at another institution, students should make sure before they attempt a coursethat it will transfer by completing the following three steps:1. Contact the college or university that they would like to attend to determine what courseswill be offered.2. Obtain and complete this form, which also is available from 212 Hancock Hall. This formshould be completed at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the classes at the non-VTinstitution. If the course to be transferred is a CS course, the Dean's Office may refer youto the CS Department, which will require you to supply a course syllabus (not just thecatalog description of the course) before the transfer request is evaluated. Make sure thecourse will transfer as you think it will.3. After the course has been completed, have a copy of your official transcript sent to theVirginia Tech Registrar's Office at:Office of the University Registrar250 Student Services Building, Mail Code 0134Virginia TechBlacksburg, VA 24061A student may not receive credit for course work taken at another college or university during anyperiod in which the student has been placed on suspension by Virginia Tech for academic ordisciplinary reasons.http://www.eng.vt.edu/overview/docs/transfer_credit.doc

Transfer Databasehttps://banweb.banner.vt.edu/ssb/prod/hzsktgid.P_DispTranGuide1. Transfer courses must be approved in advance by the Officeof Assoc Dean of Engineering/Academic Affairs, 212 HancockHall2. DEADLINES: : You may submit the Transfer Credit Requestform at any time during the semester. Please allow at least3 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 inthe database.4. To access the Transfer Credit Request form and transfercredit guidelines, seehttp://www.eng.vt.edu/overview/docs/transfer_credit.doc

CS Prerequisite PolicyALL CS courses used as a prerequisite forsubsequent CS courses must be passedwith a grade of “C” (2.0) or better.NO EXCEPTIONSAn Incomplete does NOT count as ≥ C inmeeting the prerequisite requirement

“I” Incomplete Grades• “Due to illness or extenuatingcircumstances beyond student’s s control.”• Prerogative of the instructor• Requirements must be satisfied during thefirst subsequent term of enrollment• Converted to “F” if requirements are notfully satisfied during the period of timeallowed• “I” does not affect GPA, and does NOTsatisfy prereqs!

Pass/fail hours• Must have 30 hours earned and a 2.0 overallGPA• Free electives can be taken as pass/fail• Courses for CS major, Core, minors or doublemajors must be taken for an A-F A F grade• 10% of total hours

Major GPA calculation• Includes ALL CS courses: CS XXXX• Includes ALL grades for CS courses thatare repeatedCS 1705 C- Spring 2009 1.7CS 1705 A Fall 2009 4.0CS GPA 2.85

Over hours (Overloads)• >19 hours in fall/spring• >7 hours in a summer term• Request for over hours after courserequest• Must complete form (available online inAdvising Handbook)

Course Withdrawal• 6 hours availablePolicy• Tomorrow Last Friday of classes, 5:00 p.m.Friday 5/1********************• Forms available in Advising Center• Complete Form• Advisor Signature• Turn in – 212 Hancock

Co-Op/Intern Program• Eligible after freshman year with aminimum GPA >2.0• http://www.career.vt.edu• Start with Career ServicesSmith Career Services Building********************Summer Jobs:http://www.cs.vt.eduwww.cs.vt.edu/jobs/database

Academic EligibilityChecked after Fall & Spring SemestersIf your cumulative GPA ≥ 2.0Academically eligible, i.e. OKIf your cumulative GPA < 2.01 st ACADEMIC PROBATION

Probation1) Stay in school, but2) Take 16 hours or less (Bannerdoes not check, but COE does)3) Should consult with youracademic advisor

Academic SuspensionIf you have two consecutive semesters witha cumulative GPA < 2.01 st Academic SuspensionSuspension:Cannot attend school at VTCannot take courses for transfer at othercolleges

CS Progress toward degree1. Registered for at least 1 course that isrequired for the CS major.2. CS GPA ≥ 2.03. Take no CS course 3 times4. Cannot repeat more than 3 CS courses

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