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CS Auxilary Faculty
Interests: fourier analysis, reproducing formulas, numerical methods and algorithms
Classes Fall Term:
CS 165 Advanced Programming Techniques CS 270 Math Foundations of Computer Science Email: knowak@cs.drexel.eduJeffrey Salvage
CS Auxilary Faculty
Interests: object-oriented programming, database theory, multiagent systems
Classes Fall Term:
CS Auxilary Faculty
Interests: data structures, programming tools, programming languages
Class Fall Term:
CS 265 Advanced Programming Techniques CS 270 Math Foundations of Computer Science Email: kschmidt@cs.drexel.edu |
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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science e-newsletter. This bi-weekly newsletter will list all upcoming CS events and announcements every other Monday. |
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Upsilon Pi Epislon 28th Induction Ceremony
Wednesday, November 10
4:30 to 5 p.m. (Reception)
5 to 6 p.m. (Induction)
Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and Information, Science and Technology students will be inducted in Upsilon Pi Epsilon. All family, faculty, students and staff are welcome to attend. |
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Computer Forensics for Fun and Profit
Saturday, November 13
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Conference Center, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ
Cost $125
The Princeton ACM/IEEE-CS Chapter is hosting a one-day seminar and hands-on workshop on computer forensics techniques. Speaker Rebecca Mercuri is the CEO/CTO and lead forensics expert at Notable Software. Her caseload has included matters involving contraband, child endangerment, murder, computer viruses and malware, wrongful work termination, class-action suits, copyright and patent infringement, and election recounts. Advance Registration Required -- full registration and additional course information can be found on the Princeton ACM website here. |
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Joint MEM/CS Seminar: John R. Spletzer, Lehigh University
Monday, November 22
(Time and location to be announced soon)
The Department of Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department is hosting a joint seminar and welcoming John R. Spletzer, associate professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department at Lehigh University. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Check here for updates on the time and location. To view the entire CS Colloquium list, click here. |
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DGDG Meeting: Video Game Open Forum
Monday, November 15
9 to 11 p.m.
University Crossings 149
The Drexel Game Developers Group (DGDG) is hosting an open-forum for any and all students to show off their latest games for help, suggestions, testing, ideas, critiques, and more. This is open to everyone, but we especially welcome all students in DIGM 361 who are currently making games now. Come to show a game, see new games, or simply discuss game ideas with the group and students with the same interest. Click here for more information about DGDG. |
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Computer Science Education Week
December 5-11, 2010
Computer Science Education Week is December 5-11, 2010. The week recognizes that computing touches everyone's daily lives and plays a critical role in society. To celebrate, the CS Department and computing student organizations will be holding events and activities leading up to the week. Please continue to check for updates on the CS Department's website. Learn more about National Computer Science Education Week here. |
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Trivia Answer from Oct. 25's newsletter
Q: What is the new name of Drexel's Academic Building?
A: Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Building. Learn more here.
Be sure to check in for the next trivia question in November 22's newsletter! |
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Advising Notes
CS/SE Freshmen/Sophomore Advisor: Undergrad Advising Center
CS/SE Upper Level Advisor: Andrea Negro
Registration
Winter registration opens October 25th; however, depending on your classification, you may have a different registration date than other students. Your specific date will be listed below:
Pre-Juniors - November 9
Sophomores - November 12
Freshman - November 17-18
Also, make sure you remember that there have been changes to the curriculum (listed again below). CS 283 will be offered in the Winter term if you plan, or need, to take that course.
Feel free to contact your assigned advisor if you need any help registering or working out a plan of study. For additional advising information, click here.
Important Changes to the Curriculum
Software Engineering:
CS 283 Systems Programming will now be required instead of CS 361 Concurrent Programming. If you have already taken CS 361, that will still count. We will allow current students to take either CS 283 or CS 361. Students starting Fall 2010 will be required to take CS 283.
Computer Science (BS):
Also, the biology option will now be BIO 122/124/126 (BIO 102/104/106 will no longer be offered). You cannot take both sequences, and you cannot take BIO 100 if you have had BIO 102/104/106. If you have started the BIO 102/104/106 sequence and have not yet finished it, please contact your advisor to see what to take next.
CS 283 Systems Programming will now be required instead of CS 282 Systems Architecture II. If you have already taken CS 282, it will still count. We will allow current students to take either CS 282 or CS 283. Students starting Fall 2010 will be required to take CS 283.
Computer Science (BS & BA):
CS 282, now a CS elective, will be part of the new Computer Architecture track. This track will include courses offered by our department and ECE (CS 282 Systems Architecture II, CS 476 High Performance Computing, ECEC 356 Embedded Systems and ECEC 413 Intro to Parallel Computer Architecture).
Also, the biology option will now be BIO 122/124/126 (BIO 102/104/106 will no longer be offered). You cannot take both sequences, and you cannot take BIO 100 if you have had BIO 102/104/106. If you have started the BIO 102/104/106 sequence and have not yet finished it, please contact your advisor to see what to take next.
Always remember to review the elective lists on the CS website when you choose your courses, especially Writing/Communications electives. If you take a course that is not on that list, it will not count. |
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Need help with classes? Visit the Cyber Learning Center
The Cyber Learning Center (CLC) provides consulting and other learning resources for students taking computer science classes. It's staffed by graduate and undergraduate students employed by the CS Department. Students can receive help during office hours (drop-in or by appointment). Services include review sessions for exams, small group study sessions, homework/lab help, and a mini-library.Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 12-9 p.m.
Learn more about the CLC here. |
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Free Lunch! CS/SE students needed for department roundtable discussions
Drs. Jeremy Johnson (Department Head) and Jeff Popyack (Director of Undergrad Affairs) and Professor William Mongan would like to meet with you and talk about the Department's program and your coursework. We'd also like to learn more about your co-op opportunities, including how the current curriculum is preparing you for your industry experiences, and what new things you are learning during your co-ops.
If you are interested in joining us for a roundtable lunch to discuss your thoughts with us, along with other upperclassmen and freshmen, please contact Evy Vega at ev56@drexel.edu. Lunches will be held once a week, Wednesdays at noon. |
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CS Events and Activities Search
We'd like your opinion on new events and activities the CS Department can host in the future. Are there any particular events you'd like us to hold? They can range from student bake-off competitions to student vs. faculty games. If you would like to share ideas or suggestions, please email Julie Fisher at jmf323@drexel.edu. |
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Spring 2011 Study Abroad Application Deadline Approaching
The application deadline for the spring 2011 study abroad Drexel in London and Drexel in Costa Rica programs is Monday, November 15, 2010. Students still have time to begin their applications. For more information about program options or to start an application, visit the Study Abroad website at http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad. |
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Finding Your Voice: A Group for Students with Disabilities
Drexel's Office of Counseling and Health is forming a weekly self-advocacy group for undergraduate students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Counseling Center at 215-895-1415 or kmp335@drexel.edu. |
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