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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. Research. Publications of 21 faculty members in 2007: 15 refereed journal papers
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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
Research • Publications of 21 faculty members in 2007: • 15 refereed journal papers • 26 refereed conference papers • 1.95 papers per faculty. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Programs • Computer Science: M.S. and B.S. • Computer Information Systems: M.S. and B.S. • Mathematics: B.A., B.S., M.S. • Statistics: M.S. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
CS and CIS Programs • ~300 students. • Both accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET). • CIS: First Texas university accredited by ABET under Information System Criteria. • Strong balance of theory and practical skills: prepare graduate for jobs. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
CS and CIS Technologies • Quick adoption of leading technologies. E.g.: adopted: • CGI-Perl, Java: 1996 • ASP: 1997 • XML/XSLT, .NET, J2EE: 1999 • Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. AJAX): 2005 • Sensor Network: 2006 Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
CS & CIS Faculty • 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. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Some Research Interests • Data mining • Numerical methods • Internet technology • Computer security • Pattern matching • Database • Information Systems Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
CS/CIS Courses • Small Sizes: averaged about 15 for graduate courses and 20 for undergraduate courses. • Surrounding industry has sponsored more than 100 capstone projects. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Scholarship & Resources • Excellent undergraduate scholarship awards by National Science Foundation and Texas State (> $1.2 millions) • Equipment grants from NSF > $350K. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Some Practical CS/CIS Courses • Web Application Development • Network Programming • Java and Advanced Java • Numerical Methods • .NET Development • XML Application Development • Data Mining • Computer Security • Network Security • E-Commerce Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Mathematics and Statistics • Balance between theory and practical applications. • Extensive uses of mathematics software. • STAT M.S. Program designed to accept engineering students. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Math/Stat Faculty • Active research and collaboration with other leading universities. • Received many external grants. • Math Teacher Certificate Exam: 23 score above national average • Teaching emphasized: including supporting Math education certificate. • Formed the Math Center. Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Some Math/Stat Courses • MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics For Scientists and Engineers • MATH 4136 Mathematics Software Application • MATH 5316 Ordinary Differential Equation and Dynamic Systems • MATH 5431 Mathematical Modeling in Applied Science • STAT 5631 Reliability and Survival Analysis • STAT 5535 Experimental Designs and Analysis • STAT 5532 Linear Models And Regression Analysis Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue
Questions? • Any Questions? • Thanks! Bun Yue: yue@uhcl.edu, http://dcm.uhcl.edu/yue