New M&S Curriculum: The Emerging Strategy Dr. Wayne Summers TSYS Department of Computer Science Columbus State University

Current Graduate Program M.S. in Applied Computer Science – Two Tracks Software Development Information Assurance – Two Associated Certificate Programs Information Systems Security Professional Information Systems Security Officer – Thesis Optional

The Emerging Strategy Short Term Goal – Develop a graduate survey course in Modeling and Simulation to support the Defense Industry needs in Columbus Georgia Long Term Goal – Develop a track in Modeling and Simulation to educate graduate-level computer scientists with expertise in modeling and simulation for employment in the Defense Industry and DHS LONG RANGE – Develop a collaborative online Master’s in Modeling & Simulation with ODU/CFU – Develop a Center for Simulation and Modeling

The Emerging Strategy Modeling and Simulation Track – Core Computer Science (algorithms, database, networks, operating systems, architecture, programming languages) – Five course specialization CPSC 6118 – HCI CPSC 5125G – Computer Graphics CPSC 6*** - “Survey of Modeling & Simulation” CPSC 6*** - “Visualization I” CPSC 6*** - “Visualization II” – Required Capstone “Experience” Thesis Internship

The Emerging Strategy Certificate in Modeling and Simulation CPSC 6118 – HCI CPSC 5125G – Computer Graphics CPSC 6*** - “Survey of Modeling & Simulation” CPSC 6*** - “Visualization I” CPSC 6*** - “Visualization II”

The Emerging Strategy Synergy in Columbus, Georgia – Academy of Computer Science and Electronic Game Spencer High School (MCSD) – B.S. Computer Science – Games Track – M.S. Applied Computer Science – M&S Track – Employment with Defense Contractors

The Emerging Strategy Center of Simulation and Modeling – Director – Research Faculty – Collaborative Grants with industry partners Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

Issues Under-prepared students – Need math skills – May need cognitive science background Niche? – Leadership Training through Simulation – Collaboration with CCLD Initial Funding to startup programs