| |  | | | Duluth Graduate Degree Program Computer Science | Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information—Department of Computer Science, University of Minnesota Duluth, 320 Heller Hall, 1114 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7678; fax 218-726-8240; cs@d.umn.edu; www.d.umn.edu/cs/degr/grad).
Curriculum—Computer science is a discipline that involves understanding the design of computers and computational processes. The discipline ranges from the theoretical study of algorithms to the design and implementation of software at the systems and applications levels.
The M.S. is a two-year program that provides the necessary foundational studies for graduates planning to pursue either a Ph.D. in computer science or a career as a computer scientist in business or industry.
Admission Requirements—The program is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in computer science or computer engineering. These students should be able to enroll immediately in 8xxx computer science courses. Students with other backgrounds may be considered if they have completed the following courses or their equivalents: CS 1511-1521—Computer Science I-II; CS 2511—Software Analysis and Design; CS 2521—Computer Organization and Architecture; CS 3511—Computer Science Theory or both CS 4511—Computability and Complexity and CS 4521—Algorithms and Data Structures; CS 5621—Computer Architecture or CS 5651—Computer Networks; and CS 5631—Operating Systems. Appropriate math prerequisites, namely MATH 1296-1297—Calculus I-II, and STAT 3611—Introduction to Probability and Statistics, are also required. Students who lack only a small number of these required courses may be admitted provisionally and must complete them before proceeding with their graduate work. The GRE General Test is required of all applicants; the TOEFL is also required of international students.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Use of 4xxx Courses—4xxx computer science courses may not be included in degree programs. |
M.S. Degree Requirements | | The
M.S. is offered under Plan A (thesis) and Plan B (without thesis). At least
33 credits are required, including 16 credits from 8xxx courses in computer
science, 1 credit of CS 8993, (seminar) and at least 6 credits from a minor
or related field outside computer science. Plan A requires 10 thesis credits
and Plan B requires a minimum of 10 credits in computer science at 5xxx
or above. All courses are chosen in consultation with the student's adviser,
subject to approval by the director of graduate studies.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—Students present a department colloquium, followed by an oral exam.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—A minimum of 6 credits in computer science is required for a master’s minor. | Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Carolyn C. Crouch, M2
Donald B. Crouch, M2
Douglas, J. Dunham, M2
Richard F. Maclin, M2
Associate Professor
Theodore D. Pedersen, M2
Christopher G. Prince, M2
Gary M. Shute, M2
Masha Sosonkina, M2
C. Hudson Turner, M2
Assistant Professor
Peter J. Willemsen, M2 | | | | | |
