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A Welcome and Orientation to UC Irvine and Donald Bren School of ICS for

A Welcome and Orientation to UC Irvine and Donald Bren School of ICS for Freshmen Fall 2017

ICS Student Affairs Office - Academic planning - Scheduling issues - Campus resources -

ICS Student Affairs Office - Academic planning - Scheduling issues - Campus resources - Changing/Adding Majors - Minors - Graduation Check - Academic Advising Workshops (949) 824 -5156 ucounsel@uci. edu www. ics. uci. edu/ugrad @icsugradstudentaffairs

UCI Catalogue http: //www. editor. uci. edu/catalogue/ § 2017 -18 is your catalogue year

UCI Catalogue http: //www. editor. uci. edu/catalogue/ § 2017 -18 is your catalogue year § Detailed list of degree requirements § Course Descriptions & Prerequisites § Policies governing what you can and cannot do as a UCI student

3 Components of your UCI Degree General Education UC Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4.

3 Components of your UCI Degree General Education UC Requirements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Requirements UC Entry Level Writing American Hist. & Inst. Minimum units Minimum GPA Residency Major Requirements 1. Writing 2. Science & Tech 3. Social and Behavioral Sci. 4. Arts and Humanties 5. Quantitative, Symbolic, Computational Reasoning 6. Foreign Language 7. Multicultural Studies 8. International/Global Issues

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences #1 -5 UC Requirements

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences #1 -5 UC Requirements

#1. UC Entry Level Writing § Score 680 or higher: SAT Reasoning Test- Writing

#1. UC Entry Level Writing § Score 680 or higher: SAT Reasoning Test- Writing section (last administered January 2016) § Score 30 or higher on ACT Combined English/Writing test § Score 3 or higher on AP English (Language or Literature) § Pass the Analytical Writing Placement Exam § Complete a transferable college course in composition with a grade of “C” or better before entering UCI § Complete UCI Analytical Writing (WR 39 A, WR 37, HUM 1 A/SA) § Score of 5 or above on the IB Higher Level English

§ #2. American History & Institutions 1 year of high school US History or

§ #2. American History & Institutions 1 year of high school US History or (US History + Government) § “C” or better § A score of 3, 4, or 5 in AP US History § A score of 550 or higher SAT II American History § 1 year of college US History or (US History + Government) § “C” or better

#3, 4 & 5. Unit, Residency & Grade Requirements § § § Minimum of

#3, 4 & 5. Unit, Residency & Grade Requirements § § § Minimum of 180 units At least 36 of the last 45 units must be completed at UCI Grade Requirement: 2. 0 GPA - UC courses - Major courses - Upper-division major courses

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences General Education Requirements

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences General Education Requirements

General Education 1. Writing 2. Science and Technology 3. Social and Behavioral Sciences 4.

General Education 1. Writing 2. Science and Technology 3. Social and Behavioral Sciences 4. Arts and Humanities 5. Quantitative, Symbolic, and Computational Reasoning 6. Foreign Language 7. Multicultural Studies 8. International/Global Issues Comprehensive list of GE courses found in UCI Catalog

GE I. Lower Division Writing • Students are not permitted to add, drop, or

GE I. Lower Division Writing • Students are not permitted to add, drop, or change grade option after the second week of classes • Lower division writing must be completed with a “C” or better • Must be completed within 6 quarters • If placed in Academic English, 6 quarters after completion of AE

GE I: Lower Division Writing 39 A, or Writing 37 (UC Entry Level Writing)

GE I: Lower Division Writing 39 A, or Writing 37 (UC Entry Level Writing) Writing 39 B or Writing 37 If Writing 39 B grade is B or better, then Writing 30 Writing 39 C (start here if 4 or 5 on AP exam) Writing 31 WR 39 B Critical Reading & Rhetoric WR 39 C Argument & Research WR 30 The Art of Writing Poetry WR 31 The Art of Writing Fiction Interdisciplinary approach to works of literature, history, culture, philosophy and contemporary media

GE I: Upper Division Writing § Upper division writing 1) must be completed with

GE I: Upper Division Writing § Upper division writing 1) must be completed with a grade of “C” or better and 2) must be taken at UCI. § CS, SE Majors - ICS 139 W § In 4 matx (OIT) Majors - INF 162 W § CSE Majors - ENGR 190 W § BIM, CGS, Data Science, In 4 matx (HCI) Majors - Any upper division course w/ a “W” suffix § ex: ICS 139 W, Soc Sci 185 W, Eng 190 W, etc.

GE II: Science & Technology § All ICS majors: Completed via ICS 31 -33

GE II: Science & Technology § All ICS majors: Completed via ICS 31 -33 § CS Majors: § Two additional GE category II except those offered by CSE, Economics, ICS, or Math § CSE Majors: § Physics 7 C-7 LC, 7 D-7 LD § A total of 18 units of basic science courses using the approved Science Elective list on our ICS website

GE III: Social & Behavioral Sciences § Must complete 3 quarter (or 2 semester)

GE III: Social & Behavioral Sciences § Must complete 3 quarter (or 2 semester) courses § Subject areas can include: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, ICS, Linguistics, Psychology, and Sociology § Can overlap with GE VII and VIII § BIM majors will receive credit for 2 courses via their degree requirement of Econ 20 AB

GE IV: Arts & Humanities § Must complete 3 quarter (or 2 semester) courses

GE IV: Arts & Humanities § Must complete 3 quarter (or 2 semester) courses § Subject area examples: Art History, Dance, Drama, Fine Arts, History, Philosophy, Comparative Literature, Language, Women Studies § Can overlap with GE VII and VIII § CGS majors will receive credit for 1 course via their degree requirement of Film & Media Studies 85 A or 85 C

GE V: Quantitative, Symbolic & Computational Reasoning All Bren School majors satisfy this category

GE V: Quantitative, Symbolic & Computational Reasoning All Bren School majors satisfy this category with their degree requirements.

GE VI: Foreign Language § Can be fulfilled by: • 3 years of high

GE VI: Foreign Language § Can be fulfilled by: • 3 years of high school language w/ “C” or higher • 3 or higher on AP language exam • 570 or higher on SAT II language • 500 or higher on SAT II Modern Hebrew language exam § Completion of an approved course via EAP § Exemption by exam: www. testingcenter. uci. edu § Completion of 1 C level at UCI

GE VII: Multicultural Studies § 1 course § Can overlap with GE III and

GE VII: Multicultural Studies § 1 course § Can overlap with GE III and IV § Check UCI Catalog for details

GE VIII: International / Global Issues § 1 course § Can overlap with GE

GE VIII: International / Global Issues § 1 course § Can overlap with GE III and IV § May be approved via: • 4 years of high school language w/ “C” or higher • 4 or 5 on AP language • 620 or higher on SAT II language exam • 540 or higher on SAT II Modern Hebrew • Approved course via EAP • Exemption by examination • Schedule exam at testingcenter. uci. edu

Taking Courses Outside UCI § Courses may be completed outside of UCI to satisfy

Taking Courses Outside UCI § Courses may be completed outside of UCI to satisfy general education courses and units § Must take all major courses at UCI § Writing classes cannot be taken outside of UCI § Use http: //www. assist. org/ to make sure community college courses will transfer

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences Major Requirements

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences Major Requirements

§ Business Information Interdisciplinary Management degree designed to understand apply § § § theories

§ Business Information Interdisciplinary Management degree designed to understand apply § § § theories and concepts of computing, informatics, business fundamentals and analytical decision making BIM students go to ICS for academic counseling Lower-division Informatics/ICS, Econ, and Mgmt courses (9) Lower-division mathematics courses (5) Upper-division Informatics, Math, Mgmt and elective courses (19) 33 required courses

Computer Game Science § Computer Science based degree with a focus on designing, building,

Computer Game Science § Computer Science based degree with a focus on designing, building, and understanding computer games and interactive media § Lower-division ICS/Informatics courses (10) § Lower-division mathematics courses (6) § Upper-division Bren School courses (16) § Physics and Film and Media (2) § 34 required courses

Computer Science § Provides a foundation in low-level architecture and systems, middle-level infrastructure, algorithms,

Computer Science § Provides a foundation in low-level architecture and systems, middle-level infrastructure, algorithms, and mathematical foundations § Lower-division ICS/Informatics courses (9) § Lower-division mathematics courses (6) § Science courses (2) § Upper-division Bren School courses (13) § 30 required courses § Choice of 9 specializations: Algorithms, Architecture & Embedded Systems, Bioinformatics, General Computer Science, Information, Intelligent Systems, Networked Systems, Systems & Software, Visual Computing

§ Computer Science and Engineering Provides the fundamentals of computer science and the §

§ Computer Science and Engineering Provides the fundamentals of computer science and the § § § § application of engineering concepts for hardware and software design Lower-division CSE/INF courses (11) Lower-division mathematics courses (8) Physics (2) Approved science electives (2) Tech electives (2) Upper-division CSE courses (15) 40 required courses

Data Science § Intersection of computer science and statistics to understand manage complex data

Data Science § Intersection of computer science and statistics to understand manage complex data sets § Lower-division ICS/Informatics courses (7) § Lower-division mathematics courses (6) § Lower-division statistics courses (3) § Upper-division statistics courses (9) § Upper-division CS/Informatics courses (5) § 33 required courses

Informatics § Study of the design, application, use and impact of information technology on

Informatics § Study of the design, application, use and impact of information technology on social, cultural, and organizational settings § Lower-division Informatics & ICS courses (6) § Lower-division Mathematics courses (2) § Upper-division Informatics & CS courses (17 -18) § 25 -26 required courses § Choice of 4 tracks: • Human Computer Interaction (HCI) • Organizations and Information Technology (OIT) • Health Informatics • Individual Studies

Software Engineering § Provides a solid foundation of computer science with knowledge of how

Software Engineering § Provides a solid foundation of computer science with knowledge of how to engineer software systems, and how to function within teams § Lower-division Informatics & ICS courses (8) § Lower-division mathematics courses (6) § Upper-division Informatics & CS courses (19) § 33 required courses

How to Change Majors § Complete Change of Major Criteria § http: //changeofmajor. uci.

How to Change Majors § Complete Change of Major Criteria § http: //changeofmajor. uci. edu § Tutorial to change majors within ICS: § http: //ics. uci. edu/ugrad/degrees

Exam Mathematics: AB Exam BC Exam AP Exams Score Class Credit for 4 or

Exam Mathematics: AB Exam BC Exam AP Exams Score Class Credit for 4 or 5 3 4 or 5 Math 2 A and 2 B Physics: Exam C, Part I or II Exam C, Part II 4 or 5 5 5 Physics 2 Physics 3 A Physics 3 B Chemistry: AP Chemistry Exam 4 or 5 Chemistry 1 A + 4 elective units Statistics: AP Statistics 3, 4, or 5 Statistics 7 Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics 4 or 5 Economics 20 B Economics 20 A

Recommended Fall Plan without AP credit BIM I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 A (4) GE

Recommended Fall Plan without AP credit BIM I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) CGS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 A (4) I&CSCI 60 (4) CS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) CSE I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 A (4) GE or Physics 2 (4) DS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) ICS-UD I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) IN 4 MATX I&CSCI 31 (4) Stats 7 (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) SE I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 A (4) GE: ELWR or Categories 1, 3, 4, 7, or 8.

Recommended Fall Plan with AP credit BIM I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI

Recommended Fall Plan with AP credit BIM I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) CGS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) I&CSCI 60 (4) DS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) ICS-UD I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) CS I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) IN 4 MATX I&CSCI 31 (4) I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) GE: ELWR or Categories 1, 3, 4, 7, or 8. CSE I&CSCI 31(4) Math 2 B, 2 D, or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4) SE I&CSCI 31 (4) Math 2 B or I&CSCI 6 B (4) GE (4)

ICS 32 A • Accelerated course • Combines ICS 31 and ICS 32 in

ICS 32 A • Accelerated course • Combines ICS 31 and ICS 32 in one quarter • Python • Same instructor as ICS 32 • Criteria for admission • 3, 4, or 5 on AP CS A Exam • AP CS Principles Exam does not qualify- must take ICS 31 • One semester of computer programming with grade of B or better • Students with programming experience must take ICS 32 A- NO EXCEPTIONS • If you took the ICS 31 Credit by Exam and: • Earned a grade of A- or higher • Accept the grade, enroll in ICS 32 • Earned a grade of B+ or lower • Do not accept the grade, enroll in ICS 32 A

Recommended Fall Plan with ICS 32 A BIM I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2

Recommended Fall Plan with ICS 32 A BIM I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) CGS I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) I&CSCI 60 (4) CS I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) CSE I&CSCI 32 A(4) Math 2 A (4) GE or Physics 2 (4) DS I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) ICS-UD I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) IN 4 MATX I&CSCI 32 A (4) Stats 7 (4) GE (4) I&CSCI 90 (1) SE I&CSCI 32 A (4) Math 2 A (4) GE: ELWR or Categories 1, 3, 4, 7, or 8.

Placement Exams § Should have already taken exams. If not, do so immediately! §

Placement Exams § Should have already taken exams. If not, do so immediately! § Report based on placement exam results and AP credit § Refer to Testing Center to determine what exams you need to do http: //bit. ly/Freshmen 2017 Placement. Test

Sample 4 Year Plans § Go to catalogue. uci. edu § Click on Undergraduate

Sample 4 Year Plans § Go to catalogue. uci. edu § Click on Undergraduate Programs (top) § Click on Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (left) § Click on Undergraduate (top) § Select your major § Scroll to the bottom Note: The sample plan is exactly that—a sample plan! The plan should be used for guiding purposes only.

ICS Degree/Major Requirements § All courses taken to satisfy major requirements MUST be taken

ICS Degree/Major Requirements § All courses taken to satisfy major requirements MUST be taken for a letter grade! § These include Math, Writing, Science, Economics, Film & Media, Physics, etc. where applicable

Academic Honesty Policy § The following examples are considered academic dishonesty: • Copying a

Academic Honesty Policy § The following examples are considered academic dishonesty: • Copying a person’s exam or homework • Sharing code or notes during a lab assignment • Any joint effort when individual effort is required. • WHEN INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTION IS NOT SOLELY YOUR OWN! § Never assume, ASK QUESTIONS!

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty § § § Automatic F in the assignment, quiz, or

Consequences of Academic Dishonesty § § § Automatic F in the assignment, quiz, or exam Automatic F in the course 2 quarter suspension Expulsion from the University An incident report and all letters/reports will be placed in a campus database for SEVEN years

University Privacy Policy Per campus policy, UCI officials may not release ANY information about

University Privacy Policy Per campus policy, UCI officials may not release ANY information about you to ANYONE without your explicit consent

Fee Payment § § Fees are due by 4 p. m. on Sept 15

Fee Payment § § Fees are due by 4 p. m. on Sept 15 Failure to pay by deadline will result in classes being dropped Late fees will be applied if fees paid after deadline Zotbill • It is your responsibility to periodically check for deadlines and inaccuracies • https: //zotaccount. uci. edu

UCI Email Account § UCI staff will respond only to email sent by a

UCI Email Account § UCI staff will respond only to email sent by a UCI email account § When sending an email: § Include your full name and student ID# § Your UCInet. ID is also your UCI email -Email: panteater@uci. edu -UCInet. ID: panteater § Problems? Contact Office of Information Technology (OIT) at www. oit. uci. edu § It is your responsibility to read your UCI e-mail and not miss important information!

ICS Email Account § This is in addition to your UCI email account §

ICS Email Account § This is in addition to your UCI email account § Required to use the ICS computing facilities § To activate ICS account: § go to ICS lab in 364 ICS Building § UCI student ID and photo ID are required § Your ICSnet. ID is also your ICS email Peter Anteater -Email panteater@ics. uci. edu -ICSnet. ID panteater

Add/Drop/Change Policy § Deadline to make ANY changes to your schedule is Friday of

Add/Drop/Change Policy § Deadline to make ANY changes to your schedule is Friday of Week 2 § Exceptions will only be considered under documented extenuating circumstances § Approvals are required by the Dean of the School that is offering the course AND the Dean of the School of your major (that means the Student Affairs Office as agent of the Dean)

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences Enrolling in Courses

Donald Bren School of Information & Computer Sciences Enrolling in Courses

Necessary Items for Enrollment § 8 -digit student ID number § Photo ID card

Necessary Items for Enrollment § 8 -digit student ID number § Photo ID card § UCInet. ID and password • If you have forgotten your password, go to www. oit. uci. edu to reset it • To activate your UCInet. ID, go to www. activate. uci. edu

About Web. Reg § § § Add or drop a course Change grade option

About Web. Reg § § § Add or drop a course Change grade option Check your eligibility to enroll Confirm your class schedule Identify any holds on your account Accessible 7 days per week, except 4 -6 a. m. (scheduled maintenance) § Issues with Web. Reg? § Call the Registrar’s office at 949 -824 -6124

Schedule of Classes § SOC will identify updated info on class times, locations, enrollment

Schedule of Classes § SOC will identify updated info on class times, locations, enrollment numbers, restrictions, etc. § Enroll in courses via the 5 -digit course code § Must enroll in corresponding lab or discussion if one is listed with the lecture § CSE Majors: Enroll in CSE classes under the Donald Bren School http: //reg. uci. edu

Schedule - http: //reg. uci. edu

Schedule - http: //reg. uci. edu

WEBREG - http: //reg. uci. edu

WEBREG - http: //reg. uci. edu

WEBREG - http: //reg. uci. edu

WEBREG - http: //reg. uci. edu

1. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 2. WEBREG

1. SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 2. WEBREG

Common Web. Reg Error Messages § Why did my course(s) get dropped? • Make

Common Web. Reg Error Messages § Why did my course(s) get dropped? • Make sure you enroll in the accompanying lab and/or discussion § Why can’t I add the class(es) I want? • Time conflicts are not allowed • Allowed maximum 18 units (waitlisted courses are counted) • Some courses have school/major restrictions § What does “prerequisite not met” mean? • Web. Reg does not recognize that you have the prerequisite course(s). Contact the Student Affairs Office for that course.

3. Verify enrollment by checking your Web. Reg Study List

3. Verify enrollment by checking your Web. Reg Study List

3. Verify enrollment by checking your Study List

3. Verify enrollment by checking your Study List

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to Student. Acce ss

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to • Student. Access Click on Study List

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to

4. Verify enrollment in your Student. Access • Logout • Click and Login to • Student. Access Click on Study List

Prerequisite Clearing Requests § Web. Reg does not recognize prerequisite credit via AP exam,

Prerequisite Clearing Requests § Web. Reg does not recognize prerequisite credit via AP exam, non -UCI course, syllabus review, petition and/or exception to policy § Go to https: //ugradforms. ics. uci. edu § Open 24/7. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your prerequisite clearing (PC) requests. § Do not submit requests for courses you do not need clearance for. § Do not expect staff to clear your PC requests in a short time frame or ask us to put you ahead of the queue. Note: If you need to be cleared for a non-ICS course, you must go to the academic counseling unit of the dept that offers the course

Other Enrollment Items § Financial aid—Must be enrolled in 6 units for aid to

Other Enrollment Items § Financial aid—Must be enrolled in 6 units for aid to be disbursed § First day of instruction is always the first day of lecture EXCEPT for Humanities Core and Professor Pattis’ courses in which case discussion/lab is your first day of instruction. § Unauthorized repeat/credit—May not take/repeat a course for which you have already earned credit via AP exam, articulation review, grade of Pass or C and better

Important Events § Welcome Week • Monday, Sept 19 to Wednesday Sept 21 §

Important Events § Welcome Week • Monday, Sept 19 to Wednesday Sept 21 § New Student Convocation • Monday, Sept 19 § Dean’s Welcome • Monday, Sept 19 § Anteater Club Fair • Monday, Sept 19: Afternoon Note: All Welcome Week events are FREE!

Stay Connected § Quarterly ICS Academic Advising Workshops § How to Make a 4

Stay Connected § Quarterly ICS Academic Advising Workshops § How to Make a 4 Year Plan § Registration 101: How to Get the Classes You Need @icsugradstudentaffairs http: //www. ics. uci. edu/ugrad/sao/

Don’t Forget CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28!

Don’t Forget CLASSES BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28!