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School of Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Studies University of South Alabama

School of Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Studies University of South Alabama. David L. Feinstein, Ph.D. Dean, School of CIS R. J. Daigle, Ph.D. Information Systems Coordinator Director of CIS Graduate Studies M. V. Doran, Ph.D. Computer Science Coordinator. Today’s Activities.

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School of Computer and Information Sciences Graduate Studies University of South Alabama

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  1. School of Computer and Information SciencesGraduate Studies University of South Alabama David L. Feinstein, Ph.D. Dean, School of CIS R. J. Daigle, Ph.D. Information Systems Coordinator Director of CIS Graduate Studies M. V. Doran, Ph.D. Computer Science Coordinator

  2. Today’s Activities • Sign yellow tablet being distributed to remove blocks • Overview of program handout • Slide presentation • Check sheet for Information Systems • Check sheet for Computer Science • Specialization Declaration • Complete campus registration form

  3. Two CIS Specializations • Computer Science (CSC) for students interested in the theoretical aspects of the discipline with an emphasis on the construction of system software or the development of scientific applications using software engineering principles. Advisor: Dr. Michael V. Doran • Information Systems (ISC) for students interested in business and organizational applications and information systems management Advisor: Dr. Roy J. Daigle

  4. Overview: Master of Science in CIS Each program requires 36 semester hours in 6 areas • CIS Foundation Courses* • Required/Supporting Courses * • Core Courses • Required Courses • Plan of Study • Thesis Plan of Study • Project Plan of Study • Course-Only Plan of Study • Electives *Depends on prior academic experiences and specialization

  5. CIS Foundation Courses* • Essential CIS knowledge • first two years + of CIS undergraduate program • Accelerated Pace • All may be completed in 1 calendar year • Most have undergraduate equivalents • Two common streams for CSC and ISC students • Programming • CIS 501--OOP (Java) • CIS 503--Data and File Structures (C++) • CIS 507--Database Programming • Fundamental Computing Concepts • CIS 502--Architecture and Operating Systems concepts • CIS 504--Data Communications and Networking concepts • Specialization Specific Course • CSC : CIS 505--Programming Languages • ISC: CIS 506--Information Systems in Organizations * CIS Foundation Courses prescribed as needed

  6. A Very Special Foundation CourseCIS 501 • equivalent to 2 semesters of undergraduate OO programming • undergraduate equivalent (CIS 120, 121 and their labs 122, 123) • Should only be taken by students with prior programming experiences • Requires permission of Director of CIS Graduate Studies

  7. Computer Science Calculus I and II (MA 125, 126) Discrete Mathematics (MA 267) Statistics (ST 315) Information Systems Survey of Calculus (MA 120) Management Theory (MGT 300) Equivalent of one semester of Accounting (ACC 500 or ACC 211) Equivalent of two semesters of Applied Statistics (Several Options) Required/Supporting Courses* *Required/Supporting courses prescribed as needed

  8. Computer Science CORE CSC 520 Computer Architecture CSC 522 Performance Evaluation of Algorithms CSC 525 Complexity Theory CSC 527 Software Engineering Required CIS 518 CIS Research Methods Information Systems CORE ISC 551 Human/Computer Interface Design ISC 560 Information Systems Analysis ISC 561 Database Management ISC 565 Project and Change Management Required CIS 518 CIS Research Methods ISC 559 Applications Design and Implementation ISC 562 Information Systems Design Core Courses

  9. “Thesis” Plan of Study • THESIS Plan of Study • CIS 595 CIS Research Development—max 6 semester hrs • CIS 599 CIS Thesis—max 6 semester hrs • Total Maximum of 9 semester hrs of CIS 595 & 599 •  Electives • Computer Science: (min of 12)/(max of 15) semester hours of Approved Electives • Information Systems: (min of 6)/(max of 9) semester hours of Approved Electives

  10. “Project” Plan of Study • PROJECT Plan of Study • CSC/ISC 595 Project Proposal—max 6 semester hrs • CSC/ISC 598 Project—max 6 semester hrs • Total Maximum of 9 semester hrs of CSC/ISC 595 & 599 •  Electives • Computer Science: (min of 12)/(max of 15) semester hours of Approved Electives • Information Systems: (min of 6)/(max of 9) semester hours of Approved Electives

  11. “Course-Only” Plan of Study •  Electives • Computer Science: 21 semester hours of Approved Electives • Information Systems: 15 semester hours of Approved Electives

  12. Cheating Policy • School Cheating Policy: Unless otherwise stated by your instructor, all work submitted for grading must be your work. This means that the work you submit for grading must be designed and implemented by one and only one person, and that person must be you. Any deviation from this policy may result in a failing grade for the course for all parties involved. This policy applies to examinations, programming assignments, quizzes, and homework assignments.

  13. Prior Academic Experiences • Evaluation of prior academic experiences are recommended in writing by International Admissions Counselors: • Ms. Brenda Hinson or Ms. Cindy Nobles • Final approval of the recommendation will be made by Dr. Daigle. • Non-Academic Certifications are NOT accepted for academic credit

  14. Financial Support • Graduate Assistantships: • Contact: • Dr. Daigle (daigle@cis.usouthal.edu) • Dr. Doran (doran@cis.usouthal.edu) • Complete Application must be on file • Laboratory Instructors: • Only responsible, dependable students need apply • Special Technology Skills and Knowledge • Good Communication Skills • Internships: • Contact: • Ms. Melissa Smith (msmith@cis.usouthal.edu) • Dr. Feinstein (feinstein@cis.usouthal.edu) • Work Study: • Contact: Ms. Ford (ford@cis.usouthal.edu)

  15. Our Expectations of CIS Graduate Students • Higher Expectations for Quality of Work • Self-Motivated • Professional Attitude and Pride • Individual Creativity, Knowledge, and Skill Development • Assignments should be professional looking and on time • Attendance--on time from first day • Responsible, Dependable, Honest, Trustworthy in interactions with CIS Faculty, Staff, and fellow students

  16. Academic Performance • Course: • Course specific • If there is a problem check with your instructor first • If necessary, withdraw by the published deadline (see inside cover of Bulletin) to avoid penalty • B or better Performance expected in all required supporting courses and CORE • Academic Dismissal: • Six semester hours of D or F • Nine semester hours of C or less (C, D, U, F) • Less than a B (3.0) average after 15 hours of prescribed courses

  17. Email Dean: David L. Feinstein feinstein@cis.usouthal.edu Computer Science: Michael Doran doran@cis.usouthal.edu Information Systems or Graduate Program: Roy Daigle daigle@cis.usouthal.edu Information Technology: William Owen owen@cis.usouthal.edu Web School of Computer and Information Sciences http://www.cis.usouthal.edu University of South Alabama http://www.usouthal.edu or http://www.southalabama.edu Contact Us!Main Office Phone: (251) 460-6390

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