Introduction to CSE MS Program Prof. Gagan Agrawal Grad Studies Chair

Degree Programs Masters non-thesis / coursework Masters thesis / research Easy conversion between the 2 for unfunded students

Types of Classes (MS Students) Primarily Undergrad Classes (Foundational) Core classes Applied Core Classes Other letter-graded CSE classes Research Credits (793, 888, 999) Classes from other related departments Limit of 9 credits Need advisor permissions (need to be closely related to CSE)

Primarily UnderGrad Courses Classes required for BS Degree at Ohio State Or, electives taken by most 616, 625, 630, 655, 660, 670, 675, 677, 680 Allow max of 3 of these for MS degree requirements Well prepared students take fewer

The Graduate (Foundational) Core 5 classes form the graduate core 725 (Theory of Computation) 755 (Programming Languages) 760 (Advanced Operating Systems) 775 (Computer Architecture) 780 (Algorithms) 3 credits each, each offered 2-3 times a year Corresponding undergrad core classes 625, 655, 660, 675, and 680 Prereqs – take if you don’t have the background

``Core’’ Requirements Masters program (thesis and non-thesis) Pass three of the five core classes 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775 required In the other two areas, should have equivalent class to pre-core, or pass the pre-core Masters non-thesis: Take comprehensive exam in three of the five areas 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775

Applied Core Six classes currently listed 621 – High Performance Computing (Fall only) 678 - Internetworking (Winter only) 681 - Graphics (Fall, Winter) 730 - AI (Fall, Winter only) 756 - Compilers (Spring only) 770 - Databases (winter only – not in Winter 2011) MS Thesis option students need to take at least 2 MS Non-thesis need at least 3

Credit Requirements Masters non-thesis 45 credits of graded classes (or 39 and project option) Including foundational core and applied core classes Limit on number of primarily undergrad classes A total of 50 credits Masters thesis 30 credits of graded classes Limit on the number of primarily undergrad classes 885 is recommended – BUT NOT REQUIRED 15 research credits are required A total of 45 credits

Non-CSE Credits Limit of 9 credits for non-CSE courses In practice Closely related Advisor approved – check in advance In practice Less justification for 1 course, more for 2-3 courses Can’t be completely unrelated

Masters Non-thesis Project Option Allows non-thesis students to do a substantial implementation project 2 quarters, 6 credits of 793/888 Replaces 6 grades credits in 45 credit requirements Make individual arrangements with faculty whose work you are interested in

Other Requirements for Masters Non-thesis option A comprehensive examination Offered twice a year (Sept. and March) 3 1.5 hr exams over two days, based on choice of 3 among the 5 core classes 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775 required Thesis Option An oral examination of the thesis A committee with at least 2 faculty members, including your advisor

Other Requirements A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained at all times A minimum of C for any class to count Repeat core class if grade below C

Goals for First Year Masters thesis students Pass most of the core classes Don’t leave many graded classes for year 2 (have more time for research then) Identify a masters thesis advisor and area/topic Complete any written/oral English requirements

Transfer Credits Only for graduate classes taken as a graduate student At most 9 credits towards MS degree Please contact Dr. Babic

Semester Conversion OSU goes to Semester Calendar in Summer 2012 Conversion plan in place Look out for an information session later this quarter

More Information Documents: People Online pages slightly outdated, hold onto these slides! People Your academic advisor Grad studies committee Office Hours Wednesday 1:00 – 2:00 DL 781 Ms. Lynn – for graduate program matters