Dec 22, 2024

Graduate School Course Catalog 2013-2015

Graduate School Course Catalog 2013-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer and Information Science, M.S.

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Computer scientists are experts in computation, both in terms of the theory of what fundamental capabilities and limitations of computation are, as well as how it can be practically realized and applied. The MS program in Computer Science is concerned with the theory, design, development and application of computer systems and with information processing and techniques. The department provides a carefully planned program of instruction for a successful graduate experience. Research areas include: Bioinformatics, Parallel Computing, Cryptography, Scheduling Theory, Computational Geometry, Graphics, Numerical Methods for Differential Equations, Computer Vision, Networking, and Software Engineering.

The program is very flexible, allowing students to gain a broad background and yet focus on a particular sub-area of interest. Entrance requirements and degree requirements are sufficiently flexible to accommodate students with background from other technical areas. Faculty members of the department are engaged in a broad program of original research and many staff members are making notable contributions to their fields.

Three tracks lead to the MS in Computer Science. The General Track requires successful completion of 36 credit hours of study, a passing grade on a comprehensive examination, and a passing grade on a chosen area of examination. The Project Track requires 33 credit hours of study, a passing grade on a comprehensive examination, and a successful completion of a supervised project. The Thesis Track requires 30 credit hours of study, a passing grade on a comprehensive examination, and successful completion of a MS thesis.

Admission Requirements

The program is currently in Teach-Out and accepting no new admissions.

Degree Requirements for the Master of Science in Compute R and Information Sciences

The General Track

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours of approved courses:

A minimum of 36 semester hours of approved courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

2. Required core courses:

9 semester hours consisting of

3. Elective courses:

27 semester hours that may include any CISG offering, except

4. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language or an examination in statistical concepts, or completion of an approved graduate statistics course.

5. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination on the required CISG core courses.

6. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a written examination in a chosen area of specialization.

The Project Track

1. A minimum of 33 semester hours of approved courses:

A minimum of 33 semester hours of approved courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

2. Required courses:

i. core courses:

9 semester hours consisting of

ii. research course:

3 hours of

CISG 5890 - Supervised Research (1-3)

3. Elective courses:

21 semester hours that may include any CISG offering, except

4. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language or an examination in statistical concepts, or completion of an approved graduate statistics course.

5. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination on the required CISG core courses.

6. Successful completion:

Successful completion of an oral examination associated with the supervised research project.

The Thesis Track

1. A minimum of 30 semester hours of approved courses:

A minimum of 30 semester hours of approved courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

2. Required courses:

core courses:

9 semester hours consisting of

research course(s):

6 semester hours consisting of

3. Elective courses:

15 semester hours that may include any CISG offering, except

4. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language or an examination in statistical concepts, or completion of an approved graduate statistics course.

5. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a comprehensive written examination on the required CISG core courses.

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Computer and Information Science, M.S.

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements for the Master of Science in Compute R and Information Sciences

The General Track

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours of approved courses:

2. Required core courses:

3. Elective courses:

4. Successful completion:

5. Successful completion:

6. Successful completion:

The Project Track

1. A minimum of 33 semester hours of approved courses:

2. Required courses:

i. core courses:

ii. research course:

3. Elective courses:

4. Successful completion:

5. Successful completion:

6. Successful completion:

The Thesis Track

1. A minimum of 30 semester hours of approved courses:

2. Required courses:

core courses:

research course(s):

3. Elective courses:

4. Successful completion:

5. Successful completion:

6. Successful completion of an oral defense of the thesis.