Palomar College CSIS Department

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Welcome to the CSIS Department

We offer many degree and certificate programs, as well as course work and preparation for transfer to a four-year program of study. Please take a few moments to look through our programs, course listings, and course descriptions. We hope you'll find something that will stimulate your interest.

If we can be of any assistance or guidance in planning your course of study or helping you choose a class, please feel free to contact us. Once again, welcome to Palomar College and we hope your course of study in CSIS will be a rewarding one.

Department Chair	Academic Department Assistant
Rand Green	Julie Thurston-Donaghy
rgreen@palomar.edu	jthurston-donaghy@palomar.edu
760-744-1150 x8170	760-744-1150 x2387
Office: MD-281	Office: MD-275

Want a Job? Get a Computer Science Degree

Here's a tip for incoming and current college students: If you want to have a high-paying job on graduation day, study computer science. Click for details.

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ACM Computing Careers
Click here to learn about some really cool careers in computing!

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Massive-Scale Online Collaboration

After re-purposing CAPTCHA so each human-typed response helps digitize books, Luis von Ahn wondered how else to use small contributions by many on the Internet for greater good. He shares how his ambitious new project, Duolingo, will help millions learn a new language while translating the Web quickly and accurately - all for free. Click for video.
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Amazon Launches App For College Students

Now students can compare textbook prices right from the college bookstore simply by scanning a barcode. When it's time to sell back textbooks, the app can turn used books, and millions of other eligible electronics such as video games, DVDs and more, into Amazon.com gift cards. Click for details.
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CSIS Gets New Home
After two years of construction, the Multidisciplinary Building has officially opened. Along with faculty offices, CSIS occupies 8 new state-of-the-art computer labs. Click here for a short video.

Top 10 Reasons to Major in Computing
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Haptic Touchscreen Technology

Haptic technology provides physical sensations that enable electronics to give their users feedback. Click for details.

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Pale Blue Dot

Thirty-four years ago, NASA launched the Voyager 1 space probe as part of a Planetary Grand Tour proposed by scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Click for details.

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The Apple-ification of the Thermostat

Tony Fadell, the father of the iPod, took a page from the design and usability gurus at Apple to create a good-looking, efficient and easy-to-use device. Click for details.

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A Virtual Choir
In a moving and madly viral video last year, composer Eric Whitacre led a virtual choir of singers from around the world. He talks through the creative challenges of making music powered by YouTube, and unveils the first 2 minutes of his new work, "Sleep," with a video choir of 2,052. Click for details.

Summer/Fall Classes Announced

Click here for schedules. Click here for online classes.

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Are You Ready to be an Online Student

Online classes can be an exciting way to learn. Their convenience and flexibility appeals to many students, but they are not for everyone. Click for details.

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Thunderbolt Technology

Intel develops 10 Gbps dual-channel I/O technology. Download a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds. Backup 1 year of continuous MP3 playback in just over 10 minutes. Click for details. Click for video.
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Google Art Project
Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces. Click here for visitor's guide. Click here for the Google Art Project itself.

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An X Prize for Mobile Diagnostics

A $10 million prize would go to the first device that can diagnose a range of diseases with the same accuracy as a team of doctors. Click for details.