The Division of Computing and Mathematics at UHCL Barrios Tecnologies April 25, 2008 Dr. Kwok-Bun Yue Professor and Chair, CS Chair, Division of Computing and Mathematics University of Houston-Clear Lake

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 2 Research Publications of 21 faculty members in 2007: Publications of 21 faculty members in 2007: 15 refereed journal papers15 refereed journal papers 26 refereed conference papers26 refereed conference papers 1.95 papers per faculty.1.95 papers per faculty.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 3 Programs Computer Science: M.S. and B.S. Computer Science: M.S. and B.S. Computer Information Systems: M.S. and B.S. Computer Information Systems: M.S. and B.S. Mathematics: B.A., B.S., M.S. Mathematics: B.A., B.S., M.S. Statistics: M.S. Statistics: M.S.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 4 CS and CIS Programs ~300 students. ~300 students. Both accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET). Both accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET). CIS: First Texas university accredited by ABET under Information System Criteria. CIS: First Texas university accredited by ABET under Information System Criteria. Strong balance of theory and practical skills: prepare graduate for jobs. Strong balance of theory and practical skills: prepare graduate for jobs.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 5 CS and CIS Technologies Quick adoption of leading technologies. E.g.: adopted: Quick adoption of leading technologies. E.g.: adopted: CGI-Perl, Java: 1996CGI-Perl, Java: 1996 ASP: 1997ASP: 1997 XML/XSLT,.NET, J2EE: 1999XML/XSLT,.NET, J2EE: 1999 Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. AJAX): 2005Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. AJAX): 2005 Sensor Network: 2006Sensor Network: 2006

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 6 CS & CIS Faculty Active in research: e.g. Dr. Terry Feagin just won the UHCL Distinguished Research Award Active in research: e.g. Dr. Terry Feagin just won the UHCL Distinguished Research Award Emphasis on teaching: various recipients and finalists of top level university teaching awards. Emphasis on teaching: various recipients and finalists of top level university teaching awards.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 7 Some Research Interests Data mining Data mining Numerical methods Numerical methods Internet technology Internet technology Computer security Computer security Pattern matching Pattern matching Database Database Information Systems Information Systems

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 8 CS/CIS Courses Small Sizes: averaged about 15 for graduate courses and 20 for undergraduate courses. Small Sizes: averaged about 15 for graduate courses and 20 for undergraduate courses. Surrounding industry has sponsored more than 100 capstone projects. Surrounding industry has sponsored more than 100 capstone projects.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 9 Scholarship & Resources Excellent undergraduate scholarship awards by National Science Foundation and Texas State (> $1.2 millions)Excellent undergraduate scholarship awards by National Science Foundation and Texas State (> $1.2 millions) Equipment grants from NSF > $350K.Equipment grants from NSF > $350K.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 10 Some Practical CS/CIS Courses Web Application Development Web Application Development Network Programming Network Programming Java and Advanced Java Java and Advanced Java Numerical Methods Numerical Methods.NET Development.NET Development XML Application Development XML Application Development Data Mining Data Mining Computer Security Computer Security Network Security Network Security E-Commerce E-Commerce

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 11 Mathematics and Statistics Balance between theory and practical applications. Balance between theory and practical applications. Extensive uses of mathematics software. Extensive uses of mathematics software. STAT M.S. Program designed to accept engineering students. STAT M.S. Program designed to accept engineering students.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 12 Math/Stat Faculty Active research and collaboration with other leading universities. Active research and collaboration with other leading universities. Received many external grants. Received many external grants. Math Teacher Certificate Exam: 23 score above national average Math Teacher Certificate Exam: 23 score above national average Teaching emphasized: including supporting Math education certificate. Teaching emphasized: including supporting Math education certificate. Formed the Math Center. Formed the Math Center.

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 13 Some Math/Stat Courses MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics For Scientists and Engineers MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics For Scientists and Engineers MATH 4136 Mathematics Software Application MATH 4136 Mathematics Software Application MATH 5316 Ordinary Differential Equation and Dynamic Systems MATH 5316 Ordinary Differential Equation and Dynamic Systems MATH 5431 Mathematical Modeling in Applied Science MATH 5431 Mathematical Modeling in Applied Science STAT 5631 Reliability and Survival Analysis STAT 5631 Reliability and Survival Analysis STAT 5535 Experimental Designs and Analysis STAT 5535 Experimental Designs and Analysis STAT 5532 Linear Models And Regression Analysis STAT 5532 Linear Models And Regression Analysis

10/30/2006 Bun Yue: Slide 14 Questions? Any Questions? Any Questions? Thanks! Thanks!