Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science Open House

Computer Science@St John’s University Why study computer science? Computer Science is important in many fields

• Bioinformatics • Medical Informatics • Astronomy • Sociology • Marketing • Music • Even in English and History What is computer science? Computer Science Careers Dominate STEM What do These People All Have in Common?

• Mark Zuckerberg-Created Facebook • Larry Page and Sergey Brin- created Google • James Gosling-known as the Father of Java • Reed Hastings-CEO Netflix • Anita Borg- Director of Institute for Women and Technology and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing • THEY ALL M AJORED IN COMPUTER SCIENCE or RELATED AREA AND YOU CAN TOO! Careers in Computer Science

• Software engineer • QA engineer • Web developer • Database administrator • System architect • Data engineer • Game developer • User Experience Engineer • Build engineer Why study Computer Science?

Cybersecurity Information Technology, Healthcare Informatics or Networking Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science Open House • Dr. Joan E. DeBello, Chairperson, • Prof. Richard Scorce, Assistant Chairperson • Dr. Bonnie MacKellar, Director Computer Science • Dr. Nikhil Yadav, Director Information Technology and Healthcare Informatics • Dr. Erald Troja, Director Cybersecurity Systems • Dr. Syed Ahmad Chan Bukari, Director Healthcare Informatics • Dr. Christina Schweikert, Director Data Mining and Predictive Analytics – Graduate Program • Dr. Christoforos Christoforou, Director Computer Science – Graduate Program • Dr. Suzanna Schmeelk, Director Cyber and Information Security – Graduate Program • Prof. Frank Servas Dr. Ronald Fechter • Prof. Ronald Sklar Prof. John Otero • Dr. Fazel Keshtkar Prof. Denise Dragos • Dr. Puya Ghazizadeh Dr. Geoffrey Dick, Visiting Professor Five Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

The Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science Offers Five Bachelor of Science Degree Programs:

▪ B.S. in Computer Science ▪ B.S. in Healthcare Informatics ▪ B.S. in Cyber Security Systems ▪ B.S. in Networking and Telecommunications ▪ B.S. in Information Technology

We also have a :

▪ M.S. Data Science ▪ M.S. Computer Science ▪ MS. Cyber and Information Security Computer Science at St. John’s University

• The BS program on the Queens Campus at St John’s University is part of the College of Professional Studies, Division of Computer Science, Mathematics and Science.

• Students gain an in-depth understanding of algorithmic thinking, computer architecture, programming languages and advanced applications of computer science

• Classes are small, allowing a great deal of hands-on work and personal contact Computer science and computer science option programs Computer Science Prepare for rewarding careers in such fields as programming, systems analysis, internet and database technologies, and machine intelligence. Students also gain excellent preparation for graduate school in computer science or data science. Computer Science (Business Option) From major corporations to mid-sized agencies, today’s businesses demand computer professionals to serve as business applications designers, database administrators, business systems analysts and information technology managers. Computer Science (Cyber Security Systems Option) Students prepare to defend sensitive data as a computer system security analyst, cryptanalyst, application security consultant or information assurance engineer. Computer Science (Healthcare Informatics Option) Careers associated with this option include healthcare informaticians, healthcare software engineers, healthcare technology support specialists, and health information systems administrators. Computer Science (Networking and Telecommunications Option) Gain the knowledge and skills for information technology careers as a telecommunications analyst, network administrator or telecommunications programmer. Topics studied in the Computer Science BS

Algorithms and complexity Computer science theory Concepts of programming languages Software development General-purpose programming languages Computer architecture and organization Information management Networking and communications Operating systems Parallel and distributed computing Computing-based systems at varying levels of abstraction Integration and application of knowledge and skills in a major project Mathematics: discrete math, calculus, probability and statistics, additional topics Other Majors in our Division

• BS in Information Technology • IT is oriented towards industry/ business • Concentrates on the application of technology to solve problems; increase efficiency; lower costs • Less emphasis on Math & Theory • More emphasis on the full SDLC and interfacing with the Users • Wider scope of skills

IT Curriculum courses

The 30 required credits – 10 courses • Introduction to IT • Big Data Analytics & Business Intelligence • Two programming courses • Database Management Systems • Systems Analysis • Web Page Design & Implementation and • 3 Introductory level courses: – Cyber Security, Healthcare Informatics & Networking • Business courses in – Accounting – Management – Business Law – Marketing Healthcare Informatics

• The Healthcare Informatics program at St John’s University leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. • Students take courses within the computer science curriculum, within the Health Services Administration curriculum, as well as 21 hours of specialized coursework in Healthcare Informatics.

• Healthcare IT is a wonderful way to have a career that really makes a difference • Working in this field, you will be making a direct impact on patient care, and helping to reduce healthcare costs. • Healthcare is a “people-oriented” field. Healthcare Informatics Curriculum

• Knowledge of the overall healthcare system (HSA 1100 and HAS 1101) as well as reimbursement (HSA 1012) • How information is used in the healthcare world (HCI 1001, HCI 1002) • Healthcare data standards (HCI 1015 – Data Standards, Vocabularies and Interoperability) • Healthcare terminology (HCI 1021) • Technology – Programming (CUS1115, CUS1116) – Networks (NET1011) – Web technologies (CUS1148, CUS1169) – Database management systems (HCI1021) – Enterprise Systems (HCI1022) • Healthcare management (HSA1002, HSA1020) Division Research Areas

• Many of our faculty have received grants, internal and external funding to pursue their research and to promote the division’s majors including grants from NSF, NSA, CREU

DIVISION RESEARCH AREAS • Natural Language Processing, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, AI, Machine Learning, Computational Linguistics (Dr. Fazel Keshtkar)

• Mobile and pervasive computing, mobile healthcare systems, scalable web services, and cloud systems (Dr. Nikhil Yadav)

• Medical / Healthcare informatics, Intelligent Database Systems(Dr. Bonnie MacKellar, Dr. Christina Schweikert) • Cyber Security (Dr. Troja, Dr. Schmeelk and Prof. Dragos) DIVISION RESEARCH AREAS

• Computer Science and IT Education (Prof. Richard Scorce)

• Diversity and Gender Equity in CS and Mathematics, Internet of Things, Technology in CS courses, mobile applications, Mathematics in Sports, Mathematics and Memory (Dr. Joan E. DeBello) • Healthcare Informatics(Dr. Bukhari)

• Software Engineering (Dr. Ghazizadeh) • Mathematical logic, Lambda calculus, Automated deduction (Dr. Ronald Fechter) • Operations Research (Prof. Frank Servas)

• Machine Learning, Brain-computer interfacing and Computational Neuroscience (Dr. Christoforos Christoforou) Research

Many faculty participate in research with students through: – special classes – grants – Ozanam Scholars Program – McNair Scholars Program – Women in Science Clare Boothe Luce Program- Dr. DeBello is the Faculty Coordinator

Students present research at local and national conferences such as: • CCSC Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges — Eastern and Northeastern Regions • Richard Tapia Conference • Grace Hopper Conference • Scientista Symposium Conference • St. John’s University Research Day Robots in our labs Internships

Dr. Nikhil Yadav is the Director of Internships

• Students can take academic or non-academic Internships • Students work closely with Career Services to find Internships • Interns work in all areas from banking, security, programming, state and federal organizations, hospitals, schools, insurance companies, consulting firms, entertainment and sporting industries

• Academic Internships Qualifications – 60 credits completed – 12 credits completed in the major – Can take for 3 credits and must complete 112 hours – Can take for 6 credits and must complete 224 hours Student Advancement of Technology Association

• Many events • Great networking events • Compete in Programming Coding Competitions • Compete in Hack-a-thons • Compete in cybersecurity events • Participate in AITP events • Work on research with faculty • Social activities • Service activities • New state of the art labs • Game nights • Movie nights Learning Community Events

• There are at least 4 Learning Community Events for the Division moderated by Dr. DeBello

• Outside guest lectures • Research Lectures from our divisional faculty • Career services talks • Field trips- Intrepid Museum, Cold Spring Harbor Laboraty • Workshops given by junior and senior students Mentoring, Advising and Tutoring

• All new incoming Freshmen will have a Freshmen adviser and a faculty mentor. Please check to see who your mentor is and be sure to check emails from your mentor. It is highly recommended that you meet with your faculty adviser after meeting with your freshmen adviser to go over your course selections for the next semester.

• Tutoring will be available to our majors. Please use the tutoring to your advantage. It is best to start going to tutoring as soon as you are experiencing any difficulties in your courses. Link to our division majors

https://www.stjohns.edu/resources/place s/computer-science-mathematics-and- science