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B.S. in Computer Science

Special Announcement Concerning B.S. Degree Requirements

Starting in Fall 2008, the Department of Computer Science will have new requirements for obtaining the B.S. degree. The revised curriculum follows the guidelines of the Association for Computing Machinery. The new requirements allow students to achieve a more interdisciplinary program of study by enrolling for dual majors or a minor. To achieve this goal, students will no longer be required to take as many upper-division mathematics and physics courses. The new curriculum provides flexibility to students through the 12 credit hours of electives in Area H. By choosing these electives wisely, students will be more marketable upon graduation.

bulletNew degree requirements (effective Fall 2008)
bulletFrequently asked questions about the new degree requirements
bulletPrerequisite chart (effective Fall 2008) (PDF)
bulletContact the Director of Undergraduate Studies with questions about the new requirements

Special Announcement Concerning Math 3030 Prerequisites
Starting in Fall 2008, the prerequisites for Math 3030 will be Math 2212 and either CSc 2510 or Math 2420. You will no longer need Math 2215 in order to take Math 3030. However, GoSOLAR will not implement these changes until Spring 2009. If you meet the new prerequisite requirements and want to register for the class in the fall semester, you will need to contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for a waiver.

The B.S. in computer science provides strong preparation in the fundamental principles and processes of computation and the basic mathematics and physics upon which these principles and processes depend. In addition, the program provides for the application of these principles to problems in the area of business.

bulletDegree requirements
bulletDepartmental advisement schedule
bulletFour-year plan of study
bulletFrequently asked questions about the computer science major
bulletPrerequisite chart (PDF)
bullet Physics courses required for the computer science major
bulletWhat is the difference between Computer Science and Computer Information Systems?
bulletContact the Director of Undergraduate Studies

Admissions to the B.S. program are handled by Georgia State's Office of Admissions, not by the department. Please click here for information about the admission process.

Minor in Computer Science

Students choosing to minor in computer science should complete CSc 2311 and 3410 and nine hours of additional computer science courses at the 3000 level or above. Consultation with an advisor in computer science is recommended. Students majoring in mathematics may not include CSc 4610 or 4620 in the minor. Note: Starting in Fall 2008, CSc 2310 will be required instead of CSc 2311.

M.S. in Computer Science
Ph.D. in Computer Science

The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs provide students with advanced training in the fundamental principles and processes of computation. The department focuses on the technical aspects of both software and hardware. Computer science faculty are actively engaged in a wide variety of research endeavors. Research efforts are concentrated in artificial intelligence and neural nets, computer architecture, database, graphics and visualization, networks, parallel and distributed computing, programming languages, simulation, and software engineering. Graduate laboratory, research, and teaching assistantships are available to graduate students.

The department accepts applications for each semester, and the general deadlines apply. Applicants for graduate assistantships must apply by February 15 for fall semester and by August 15 for spring semester. No financial aid is offered to new applicants for summer semester.

bulletAdmission requirements for the M.S. program
bulletAdmission requirements for the Ph.D. program
bulletApplying to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs
bulletDegree requirements for the M.S. program
bulletDegree requirements for the Ph.D. program
bulletFinancial aid
bulletContact the Director of Graduate Studies

Additional information about the M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs can be found at a site maintained by Dr. Raj Sunderraman, the Director of Graduate Studies.

 
 

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