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Transitioning to Semesters for CSE MS Program

Learn about the basic conversion rules, credit requirements, and core classes when transitioning from quarters to semesters in the CSE MS program. Get insights into the types of classes, comprehensive examinations, and the transition plan for foundational and applied core courses.

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Transitioning to Semesters for CSE MS Program

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  1. Transitioning to SemestersCSE MS Program Prof. Gagan Agrawal Grad Studies Chair

  2. Quarters Vs. Semesters • Quarter System • Academic Year Divided into 3 quarters • Fall, Winter, Spring • 10 weeks of classes in each, 1 week final exams • Semester System • Academic Year Divided into 2 semesters • Fall and Spring • 14 weeks of classes, final exams

  3. Basic Conversion Rule • 1 quarter credit == 2/3 semester credit • Follow all semester program requirements + conversion rules if you finish coursework Summer 2012 onwards • Conversion rules designed to allow easy transition

  4. CSE MS Programs • Components of Requirements • Total Credit Requirements • Graded Credit Requirements • (Foundational) Core Requirements • Applied Core Requirements • Limit on Primarily Undergrad Classes • Outside CSE classes • MS Examination • Project Option

  5. Credit Requirements (Quarters) • MS thesis • 45 total, 30 graded • MS Non-Thesis, W/O Project • 50 total, 45 graded • MS Non-thesis, with Project • 50 total, 39 graded, 6 project credits

  6. Credit Requirements (Semester) • MS thesis • 30 total, 20 graded • MS Non-Thesis, W/O Project • 33 total, 30 graded • MS Non-thesis, with Project • 33 total, 24 graded, 6 project credits

  7. For Students in Transition • Apply Semester Credit Rules • Credits = Semester Credits Taken + 2/3*Quarter Credits • Apply this rule separately for total credits and graded credits • Will allow shortfall of 1 graded credit during transition • Cannot do anything about total credit requirements

  8. Types of Classes (MS students) • Foundational Core Classes - 6xxx (see list) • Applied Core Classes – 5xxx or 6xxx (see list) • Primarily Undergrad Courses • 5xxx, 2 credits • Meets with a 3 credit 3xxx course • Mostly for making up deficiencies in background • Other 5000 and 6000 level letter graded courses • 5xx9 replaces 788s, research-oriented but letter graded • Research Credits • 888s replaced by 6xx9 • Independent Study (793) is now 8193 • 999s for MS students - 6998 and 6999

  9. The Graduate (Foundational) Core • Quarter System • 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

  10. MS Foundational Core in Quarters • Must finish 3 foundational classes • Must include 780 • Must include at least one of 760 and 780 • Masters comprehensive examination based on above • All non-thesis option students • 3 exams, 90 minutes each, offered twice a year

  11. Foundational Core in Semesters • Each Core Class Extended to be 3 Semester Credits • CSE 6321 - Theory • CSE 6331 - Algorithms • CSE 6341 - PL • CSE 6421 - Architecture • CSE 6431 – OS • All MS Students Need to Take • CSE 6331 (Algorithms) • CSE 6321 (Theory) OR CSE 6341 (PL) • CSE 6421 (Architecture) OR CSE 6431 (OS) • Masters Comprehensive: 2 hour exam in each area (6 hours total, over 1 ½ days)

  12. Timing for Comprehensive Exmas • August (2012 onwards) • Just before Fall Classes start • March (2013 onwards) • During spring break (middle of spring semester) • 2 days, 3 2-hour exams (August 2013 onwards) • Day 1 morning, Day 1 afternoon, Day 2 morning

  13. Transition Plan for Foundational Core and Masters Examination • Need 3 core classes – semester or quarter • Won’t enforce `theory or pl’ requirement during transition • MS comps will follow old format for August 2012, March 2013 • 5 90 minute exams, take exam in 3 areas • Exams based on material covered in quarter courses • Transition to New Format in August 2013 • 3 2-hour exams, based on semester courses • Can’t take both os and architecture any more • Best to be done before that!

  14. Applied Core • Quarters: 6 classes in the list • 3 or 4 credits each • Thesis students need 2, non-thesis need 3 • Semester: 6 classes from the same areas • AI, High Performance, Graphics, Networking, DB, Compilers • All 3 credits each • See MS Program Document for Course numbers • Thesis students need 1, non-thesis need 2

  15. Applied Core Transition Rules • A 4 quarter credit class counts as 1 class in semester system • 681 or 756 • A 3 quarter credit class counts as 0.67 class in semester system • If graduating in a semester term, follow semester rules • 2 applied core (calculated above) for non-thesis • 1 applied core (calculated above) for non-thesis

  16. Primarily Undergrad Courses • 9 classes in quarters system • 616, 625, 630, 655, 660, 670, 675, 677, 680, • Can count at most 3 for MS degree • 11 classes in semester system • See program document for numbers • 2 credit classes (a 2 credit 5xxx class meets with a 3 credit 3xxx or 2xxx class) • At most 6 credits or 3 classes • Transition Rule: 3 classes at most (quarter or semester) from the group

  17. Non-CSE Classes • Limit of 9 credits in quarters • Limit of 6 credits in semesters • Must be on topics closely related to CSE • Check with advisor first! • Transition Rule: At most 6 semester credits equivalent

  18. Masters Examination • Thesis Option • Thesis defense, no change in format/procedure • Comprehensive Exams for Non-Thesis • See earlier slides • Masters Examination for Project • See later slides for a new option

  19. Project Option • Quarter • 6 S/U credits over 2 terms • A 3-4 page project report • Must still take MS comprehensive exam • Semester • 6 S/U credits over 2 terms • A 6-8 page project report • Might be able to take MS Examination in a different format (See Next Slide)

  20. Project Option MS Exam (New) • Only if you have a B average in core classes • You take MS Examination Based on Project • Skip written comprehensive exam • A longer project report • 10 single spaced pages • Form a committee with at least 2 CSE Faculty • Including your project supervisor • Have a 1 hour oral examination • Presentation and Q/A

  21. Clarification/Questions • Documents • Your academic advisor • Your academic advisor  • Please do not e-mail me or ask to meet me • 350 graduate students to be managed in 10% of my time !! • Already dealing with 2300 grad program related e-mails annually – before semester conversion!! • I can answer clarification questions if approached by your advisor!

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