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M.S.
Plan A and Plan B
Director of Graduate Studies: Professor Carolyn J. Crouch
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).
Computer science is a discipline that involves understanding
the design of computers and computational processes. Study
in the field ranges from the theoretical examination of
algorithms to the design and implementation of software
at the systems and applications levels.
The master of science is a two-year program that provides the necessary foundational
studies for graduates planning to pursue either a doctorate in computer science
or a career as a computer scientist in business or industry. |
Prerequisites
for Admission | | 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;
CS 5621—Computer Architecture or CS 5651—Computer Networks;
and CS 5631—Operating Systems. The appropriate math prerequisites,
namely MATH 1296–1297—Calculus I–II and STAT 3611—Introduction
to Probability and Statistics, are also required.
Special Application Requirements
The GRE General Test is required of all applicants; the TOEFL is also required
of international students.
For more information about Graduate School admissions, visit the Graduate School Web site. | M.S.
Degree Requirements | | The
master of science degree is offered under Plan A (thesis) and
Plan B (non-thesis). At least 33 credits are required, including
16 credits from 8xxx courses in computer science, 1 credit of
CS 8993—Seminar, and 6 credits from a specified set of
courses outside of computer science (minor or related field).
Plan A also requires 10 thesis credits; Plan B requires at least
10 credits in additional courses, 5xxx or above. Except in very
rare instances, these must be computer science courses. All courses
are chosen in consultation with the student’s adviser,
subject to approval by the director of graduate studies. Normally,
4xxx computer science courses may not be included in degree programs
for the master of science in computer science.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—Students present a departmental colloquium, followed by an oral
exam.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields—At least 6 credits
in computer science are required for a master’s minor.
| Faculty
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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
C. Hudson Turner, M2
Assistant Professor
Peter J. Willemsen, M2
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