The program consists of 36 credit hours, including 30-33 hours of course work and 3-6 hours of a thesis or graduate project. Students will choose to specialize either in computer science or in applied mathematics.

Applied Mathematics Emphasis

Students emphasizing applied mathematics must complete the core suite of classes: Statistical Design of Experiments, Analysis of Numerical Methods, Forecasting and Simulation Modeling. They must also complete Algorithms Design and Analysis plus a minimum of two additional computer science courses selected from those in Lists A and B below.

Computer Science Emphasis

Students emphasizing computer science must complete the core suite of classes: Algorithm Design and Analysis, Networks and Distributed Computing, Advanced Database Concepts, and Advanced Computer Graphics. They must also complete Simulation Modeling plus a minimum of two additional applied mathematics courses selected from those in Lists B and C below.

Both Emphases

Students from both disciplines are encouraged to take courses bridging the two disciplines (e.g. MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments and CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics).

Up to 9 hours of 400-level course work may apply to the program.

Students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. Grades of B or above must be earned for the required core courses. Failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters, or accumulating any two grades of D or below, may result in dismissal from the program.

The program must be completed within seven years. Only courses taken within seven years of completion may count toward this degree.

Thesis

Students will be required to complete a thesis or graduate project. Projects should involve a substantial amount of work at a level that reflects mastery and integration of the student's course work.

The project should have applications to industry or business and strong academic merit. The project or thesis will be guided by a committee selected in consultation with the graduate director. This committee will consist of a minimum of three individuals, one from each emphasis and an individual from outside of the discipline.

Students wishing to register for thesis or projects credits before completion of 50 percent of the total program credit must have the approval of the graduate committee.

Copies of the final version of the thesis will be archived in the department and library.

Courses Offered for Graduate Credit

(All courses are 3 cr. hours unless otherwise designated.)

List A: Core Requirements

For Students Specializing in Applied Mathematics
MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments
MATH M571 Analysis of Numerical Methods I
MATH M576 Forecasting
MATH M575 Simulation Modeling

For Students Specializing in Computer Science
CSCI B503 Algorithms Design and Analysis
CSCI B538 Networks and Distributed Computing
CSCI B561 Advanced Database Concepts
CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics

List B: 400-Level Courses

Students will be allowed to take at most 9 credit hours from this group.

Mathematics
MATH M447 Mathematical Models and Applications I
MATH M448 Mathematical Models and Applications II
MATH M471 Numerical Analysis I
MATH M472 Numerical Analysis II

Computer Science
CSCI B438 Computer Networks
CSCI C421 Computer Organization
CSCI C431 Assemblers and Compilers I
CSCI C435 Operating Systems (4 cr.)
CSCI C441 Information Organization and Retrieval
CSCI C442 Database Systems
CSCI C455 Analysis of Algorithms
CSCI C463 Artificial Intelligence
CSCI C481 Interactive Computer Graphics
CSCI C490 Seminar in Computer Science (1-3 cr.)
CSCI C490 Seminar in Computer Science: PC Techniques

List C: Advanced Courses

Mathematics
MATH M5xx Operations Research
MATH M5xx Transform Methods
MATH M5xx Sampling
MATH M546 Control Theory
MATH M562 Statistical Design of Experiments
MATH M569 Statistical Decision Theory
MATH M571 Analysis of Numerical Methods I
MATH M572 Analysis of Numerical Methods II
MATH M575 Simulation Modeling
MATH M576 Forecasting
MATH Y790 Graduate Independent Study-Thesis (1-3 cr.)

Computer Science
CSCI B503 Algorithms Design and Analysis
CSCI B538 Networks and Distributed Computing
CSCI B541 Hardware System Design I
CSCI B551 Elements of Artificial Intelligence
CSCI B561 Advanced Database Concepts
CSCI B581 Advanced Computer Graphics
CSCI B582 Image Synthesis
CSCI B651 Natural Language Processing
CSCI B661 Database Theory and Systems Design
CSCI B665 Software Engineering Management
CSCI P536 Advanced Operating Systems
CSCI P565 Software Engineering I
CSCI Y790 Graduate Independent Study (1-6 cr.)

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