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96 Graduate Catalog 2010-2012 Computer Science Degree Requirements Candidates must complete a minimum of 30 credits, at least 24 of which must be in courses numbered 600 or above. CS 680-683 constitute a required Advanced Software Development sequence that carries a total of 12 credits. Students are also required to choose two theoretical electives and four applied electives from among the following: 1) Theoretical Electives: CS 420 (An Introduction to the Theory of Computation) CS 620 (Theory of Computation) CS 622 (Theory of Formal Languages) CS 624 (Analysis of Algorithms) CS 720 (Logical Foundations of Computer Science) CS 724 (Topics in Algorithm Theory and Design) or MATH 470 (Mathematical Logic) 2) Applied Electives: CS 615 (User Interface Design) CS 630 (Database Management Systems) CS 634 (Architecture of Database Systems) CS 636 (Database Application Development) CS 637 (Database-Backed Websites) CS 639 (XML and Semi-Structured Data on the Web) CS 641 (Computer Architecture) CS 644 (Operating Systems) CS 646 (Computer Communications Networks) CS 647 (Multimedia Networking) CS 651 (Compilers) CS 662 (Document Preparation and Text Processing Systems) CS 670 (Artificial Intelligence) CS 672 (Neural Networks) CS 674 (Natural Language Processing) CS 698 (Practicum) CS 734 (Database System Internals) CS 741 (High Performance Computer Architectures) CS 750 (Implementation of Very High Level Programming Languages) CS 752 (Parallel Programming) or the following undergraduate courses: CS 444 (An Introduction to Operating Systems) CS 445 (Real-Time Systems) CS 460 (Graphics) CS 470 (An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence) Please note: No more than two upper-level (400-level) undergraduate courses may be counted toward the requirements of the MS program. Admission Requirements Please see the general statement of admission requirements for all graduate studies programs in the “Admissions” section of this publication. Entrance requirements include a good working knowledge of computer science and mathematics. Each applicant’s background will be assessed individually with respect to these skills, and specific requirements for making up deficiencies in preparation will be determined at an initial interview. The program requires the GRE test and, for applicants from countries where English is not the primary language, the TOEFL test. The MS program is designed to accommodate students with a wide range of backgrounds. In particular, the undergraduate degree need not be in computer science. Students may make up deficiencies by taking specific undergraduate courses. A typical set of such recommended courses includes: CS 110 (a sequence of introductory CS 210 programming courses) CS 240 (Programming in C) CS 310 (Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms) CS 320 (Applied Discrete Mathematics) Other undergraduate courses may be necessary, depending on the background and experience of the candidate. These courses are described in the Computer Science Information booklet available from the program office. Graduate students who take undergraduate courses at UMass Boston to satisfy prerequisite course requirements must earn a B or better in each such course. Capstone Requirement To complete the MS program, students must participate in a software engineering project by taking the second half of the required software development sequence, CS 681 and its corequisite lab, CS 683. In general, these two courses are completed during the last two semesters in the MS program. The project is approved by a committee that consists of two faculty members (professors who are currently teaching the software engineering course and supervise the software engineering laboratory) and the graduate program director. Students must submit the documentation for the projects and give a final oral presentation. The final project documentation will contain a signatory page containing the signatures of all members of the committee; a copy of the project will be retained by the department. In exceptional circumstances, students with significant industrial experience may request a waiver of the software engineering requirement by applying to a faculty committee established for this purpose. As a part of the waiver application, the student must present a portfolio demonstrating the nature of this experience. Students who receive a waiver will be required to complete a master’s thesis. Minimum Requirements for Graduate Credit The minimum grade for graduate credit is C. No more than two grades below B- may count for credit. With the approval of the director of the program, students may register for three credits for CS 699 (Research for MS Thesis) in order to write an MS thesis. This option is open to students whose grade point average is at least 3.5. Students must maintain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 during their studies. The computation of the GPA takes into account all graduate courses the student has taken and all upper-level undergraduate courses that may count toward the program requirements. Graduate Certificate in Database Technology This program is geared toward programmers and software professionals who wish to acquire a systematic education in database technology. It provides a solid anchoring in state-of-the-art database technology and trains its students to become database application developers or database administrators. A bachelor’s degree is required. The candidates should have substantial programming experience; knowledge of databases is not expected. The certificate requires 12 credit hours (4 courses).

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UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011
Table of Contents
Graduate Program Affiliations
UMass Boston at a Glance
Foreword
Mission Statement
Trustees of the University
Administrative Officers of the University
Academic Calendar, 2010-2012
Admissions
Tuition, Fees, and Payments
Payment Information
Residency Status
Assistantships and Financial Aid
Facilities and Services
Regulations, Procedures, and Degree Requirements
Graduate Programs
Accounting
American Studies
Biology
Biology
Environmental Biology
Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology
Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (Multicampus Joint Program)
Biotechnology and Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Chemistry
Green Chemistry
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Database Technology
Counseling: Degree Programs
Counseling: Family Therapy
Counseling: Mental Health Counseling
Counseling: Rehabilitation Counseling
Counseling: School Counseling
Creative Writing
Critical and Creative Thinking
Dispute Resolution
Education
Higher Education Administration
Leadership in Urban Schools
Education: Educational Administration
Education: Special Education
Special Education
Orientation and Mobility
Teaching of the Visually Impaired
Vision Studies
Education: Teacher Education
Education: Applied Behavioral Analysis for Special Populations
Education: Technology, Learning, and Leadership
Education: Teaching Writing in the Schools
English
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Environmental Sciences
Geographic Information Science
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Historical Archaeology
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International Management
Latin and Classical Humanities
Applied Linguistics
Applied Linguistics
School of Marine Sciences: Intercampus Graduate School
Mathematics
Nursing
Health Policy
Population Health
Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Applied Physics
Public Affairs
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International Relations
Women in Politics and Public Policy
Public Policy
School Psychology
Applied Sociology
Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Graduate Consortium in Women’s Studies
Road Map and Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Telephone Directory
Index

UMass Boston - Graduate Studies 2011