2015-2016 Graduate Catalog

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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Science, MS (0701)

Requirements for the MS in Computer Science

Transition Courses

Students who lack a background in computer science are required to take transition courses.

These course credits may not be applied toward the 33 credits required for the degree.

CS 510 - Discrete Mathematics 3 Credits
CS 520 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 Credits

MS in Computer Science (33 Credits)

Core Courses (12 credits):

CS 600 - Data Structures 3 Credits
CS 610 - Computer Architecture 3 Credits
CS 620 - Database Systems 3 Credits
CS 650 - Design of Operating Systems 3 Credits

Electives (15 credits):

Five Computer Science electives numbered 600 or higher, chosen in consultation with an adviser (3 credits each).

Capstone (6 credits) Select Option A or B:

Option A:

CS 780 - Software Project Development: Design 3 Credits
CS 784 - Software Project Development: Implementation 3 Credits

Option B:

CS 980 - Thesis Preparation Seminar 3 Credits **
CS 981 - Thesis 3 Credits **

Total: 33 Credits

** Students opting to write a thesis will be required to register for the thesis and work under the guidance of a selected professor.