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

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. ``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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Other Requirements for Masters
Non-thesis option
A comprehensive examination
Offered twice a year (Sept. and March)
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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. 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