Students seeking admission into the degree plan in Computer Science must have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related area and extensive background in computer science. It is expected that the minimum GRE score required for acceptance into the plan be reasonably balanced amongst the different components of the GRE exam. Students with bachelor's and master's degrees in related fields of study will be required to complete appropriate background courses. The admissions committee, during evaluation of the student's application, will designate courses to be completed before beginning graduate studies. Preparatory requirements include proficiency in at least two modular computer programming languages, including C or C++, plus the completion of the following undergraduate courses, their equivalents or successful completion of equivalence exams upon approval from the admissions committee.
CENG 3511 Lab for Computer Architecture
CENG 3531 Computer Architecture
CSCI 3331 Comp Org & Assembly Lang
CSCI 3333 Data Structures
CSCI 3532 Adv Data Structures & Algorithms
CSCI 4333 Design of Database Systems
CSCI 4534 Operating Systems
MATH 3131 Applied Linear Algebra
SWEN 4432 Software Engineering
Additionally, at least two of the following must be completed:
CSCI 3231 Numerical Methods
PHYS 3032 University Physics II
MATH 3331 Discrete Mathematics
MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics for Scientists & Engineers
MATH 4131 Ord. Diff. Equations & Apps.
None of the above courses may apply towards the graduate degree.
Students should consult with their faculty adviser to determine if they have sufficient background to satisfy a specific course prerequisite. Foundation and prerequisite courses should be completed before enrolling in any graduate course.
Students expecting credit for foundation courses completed at international institutions must submit course descriptions. This will allow proper evaluation and appropriate credit.
Students may select from the thesis option or the extended course work option. The thesis option requires 33 credit hours of graduate work. The extended course work option requires 36 credit hours.
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