Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (MS CSEN) (Dual Master Degrees)
Type:
GraduateDegree:
M.S.Description:
Engineering is a field highly dependent upon computer technology for numerous applications such as: simulations, data acquisition, information processing, modeling, programming, data reduction, data analysis, engineering design, “what ifs,” presentations, control and graphics, to mention only a few of the more common ones. As a result of this dependency, a strong interest in combining both an advanced degree in engineering and in computer science has led to the development of a joint degree, a master of science in computer science and engineering (MS CS/E). Dual master’s degrees in computer science and engineering would require 90 quarter hours. This joint degree requires only 60 quarter hours. By reducing the number of hours and building flexibility into the degree program, this joint degree is more desirable and attainable than the dual degrees. This joint degree offers the opportunity to concentrate on both the key engineering areas of interest and to obtain a solid set of core knowledge in computer science. Most probably, the typical person seeking this degree will be an engineer highly interested in computer science. Such individuals are involved in the intimate use and integration of computers in their everyday work.
Total Credit Hours:
60qrt. hrs.Other Requirements:
ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM
This program is designed primarily for engineers, hence in normal circumstances a bachelor of science degree from an ABET-accredited program is required for admission to the MS (CS/E) program. However, persons without an engineering degree (physicists, computer scientists, chemists, engineering technologists, material scientists, mathematicians, etc.) may be accepted provided they give evidence of certain basic knowledge. In any case, students without these basic prerequisites may be required to achieve that background as provisional candidates before being admitted as regular students. Specifically, the following background would be expected:
All students should possess mathematical skills to include:
• Higher Mathematics Through Differential Equations
• Probability and Statistics
• Discrete Mathematics
All students should possess the following computer science background:
• A basic introduction to Computer Science including knowledge in a programming language, preferably C/C++
• Logical Design of Digital Computers
• Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
Students intending to focus on mechanical engineering:
• Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Materials Science
Students intending to focus on Materials Engineering:
• Materials Science
• Physical Chemistry
• Physics of Solids
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Students not possessing this background may be admitted as provisional students while they acquire the necessary prerequisite undergraduate courses. Prerequisite courses with catalog numbers below 3000 do not count toward the requisite 60 quarter hours needed for the degree. In addition, there is a limit to the number of 3000-level quarter hours that can be allowed toward the degree. Candidates who did not earn a 3.0/4.0 GPA may be required to pass a competency examination on the appropriate prerequisites.
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| MS CSEN Program Requirements.pdf | 25.19 KB |
| Graduate Level Engineering Course Descriptions-rev. 07.02.pdf | 60.33 KB |