1. Graduate Studies in CSE Murat Yuksel Associate Professor and Graduate Director Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering University of Nevada, Reno yuksem@cse.unr.edu 1

2. Outline  FACULTY and STAFF  RESEARCH  GRADUATE PROGRAMS M.S. in CSE: Options A and B Ph.D. in CSE  RULES  OTHER INFO 2

3. Graduate Faculty George Bebis computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning Sergiu Dascalu software engineering Dwight Egbert embedded systems, microprocessors, computer game engineering Bobby Bryant artificial intelligence, neuro-evolution, computer game engineering David Feil-Seifer Robotics, assistive robotics Eelke Folmer human-computer interaction, virtual worlds, accessibility 3

4. Graduate Faculty Sushil Louis genetic algorithms, artificial intelligence Mircea Nicolescu computer vision, image processing, pattern recognition, machine learning Monica Nicolescu robotics, artificial intelligence, human-robot interaction Fred C. Harris Jr. parallel processing, computer graphics, virtual reality Shamik Sengupta wireless networks, cognitive radio, network security, network economics Mehmet H. Gunes computer networks, communications, internet measurements, network security, biological networks 4

5. Graduate Faculty Yaakov Varol parallel computing, algorithms, data fusion, theory of computing Murat Yuksel computer networks, mobile ad-hoc systems, network economics, free-space- optical networks 5

6. Research Professors Chris Miles evolutionary computation, artificial intelligence Richard Kelley robotics, machine learning, data science 6

7. Lecturers Michael Leverington education, problem solving Nancy LaTourette programming and problem solving, discrete mathematics 7

8. Staff System Admin: Duane Wiley (dwiley@unr.edu) CSE Secretary: Lisa Cody (lacody@unr.edu)lacody@unr.edu Student Office Assistants: one 8

9. Research Areas  Computer and Network Systems Computer Networks Embedded Systems Parallel Distributed Processing  Software Systems Software Engineering Human-Computer Interaction Visualization and Virtual Reality  Intelligent Systems Artificial Intelligence Computer Vision Robotics  Games and Simulation Digital Interactive Games Agent Modeling Motion Planning 9

10. Research Labs  Computer Networking Lab (CNL)  Computer Vision Lab (CVL)  Evolutionary Computing Systems Lab (ECSL)  Neuro-Evolution and Behavior Lab (NEBL)  Robotics Research Lab (RRL)  Software Engineering Lab (SOELA)  High Performance Computation and Visualization Lab 10

11. MS Degree – Thesis Option 31 credits (8 courses + 6 credits of thesis + 1 credit of graduate seminar) No core courses requirement At least one theory course from the following list of courses (satisfied if passed at the undergrad level with B or better) a. CS 677 Analysis of Algorithms b. CS 656 Automata and Formal Languages c. CS 763 Computability and Formal Languages At least one course from at least two of the following four areas: a. Computer and Network Systems b. Software Systems c. Intelligent Systems d. Games and Simulations One credit of CS792 Graduate Seminar At least four 7xx courses One independent study allowed 11

12. MS Degree - “ Courses Only ” Option 36 credits (12 courses) No core courses or professional paper requirement At least one theory course from the following list of courses (satisfied if passed at the undergrad level with B or better) a. CS 677 Analysis of Algorithms b. CS 656 Automata and Formal Languages c. CS 763 Computability and Formal Languages At least one course from at least three of the following four areas: a. Computer and Network Systems b. Software Systems c. Intelligent Systems d. Games and Simulations At least five 7xx courses No independent studies allowed 12

13. Accelerated Bachelor/Master Program (5 years)  Admission requirements Must have completed 75 credits towards BS degree At least 3.2 GPA (UNR courses) Must have completed Basic Science courses and at least 30 credits of Engineering Science or Design courses. Student must select a faculty advisor 13

14. Ph.D. Program  Complete 72 credits beyond BS degree 48 credits of course work is required 24 dissertation credits Two independent studies are allowed  A maximum of 24 credits from MS program can be transferred (with grades B or better)  At least 30 credits of 700-level courses (18 of them could be from MS program)  3 credits of CS 792 Graduate Seminar 14

15. Ph.D. Program Students must show that they have taken at least one course in each of the areas below at the 400 level or above, earning at least a B. Operating Systems Computer Architecture Computer Networks Artificial Intelligence Analysis of Algorithms Software Engineering Theory of Computing 15

16. Ph.D. Program – Comprehensive Exam  Written Requirement Thorough review of the literature from the student ’ s research area. Research proposal (goals, methodology, research plan). Work in progress. Must enroll in CPE 795 (3 credits) 16

17. Ph.D. Program – Comprehensive Exam  Oral Requirement Public colloquium covering the written exam. Q&A from the student ’ s dissertation committee, covering the written exam. 17

18. Ph.D. Program  Dissertation committee must be formed within a year of admission to the PhD program.  Committee is responsible for: Program of study Directing the student towards the written and oral requirement of their comprehensive exam and advancement to candidacy. Direction of student’s research 18

19. Graduate Program  Other requirements Attend colloquia (more on this shortly) Give presentations of your research within the department and at conferences Help your advisor with paper and proposal writing  Untold expectations Publish well Do good research Be nice and hardworking! 19

20. Graduate Seminar  CS 792 Graduate Seminar Attending each talk (a defense or a colloquium) earns a “token” 12 tokens for 1 credit MS students need 1 credit PhD students need 3 credits http://www.cse.unr.edu/~yuksem/teaching/CS- 792-Fall-2010.htm http://www.cse.unr.edu/~yuksem/teaching/CS- 792-Fall-2010.htm 20

21. RULES  If GPA drops below 3.0, students are either put on probation (for one semester) or dismissed.  Your advisor must approve all your courses http://www.unr.edu/grad 21

22. Default Advise  Sample: Take wide variety of courses in the first 2 semesters Take courses from different graduate faculty  Mix theory with programming courses  Talk to students about advisors/courses  Talk to faculty and colleagues Picnics Research group meetings  Find a research advisor quickly!! 22

23. Continuous Enrollment  To maintain “ good standing ”, all graduate students are required to enroll in a minimum of 3 graduate credits each semester till graduation.  9 credits for international students  6 credits for TAs/RAs 23

24. Leave of Absence  Students in good standing may request a leave of absence for 1-2 semesters  Continuous enrollment is not required during leave of absence.  Should not have any “ incomplete ” grades.  Need to be “ reinstated ” upon completion of leave of absence. 24

25. Time Limitations  PhD degree All course work must be completed within 8 years.  MS degree All course work must be completed within 6 years. 25

26. Academic Dishonesty  Academic dishonesty is defined as: Cheating Plagiarism Obtaining grades under false pretenses  Students enrolled at UNR, agree to bide by, and make every effort to meet, the academic and behavioral standards of the university. see http://www.unr.edu/stsv/acdispol.htmlhttp://www.unr.edu/stsv/acdispol.html 26

27. Assistantships  Teaching Assistantship (TA) Help with teaching and grading Must submit a TA application Most TA openings are in the Fall semester Deadlines: January 15 (Fall), August15 (Spring)  Research Assistantship (RA) Get involved in research Talk to faculty who have research projects and funding 27

28. Graduate Student Club Erin Keith President ekeith@cse.unr.edu Mehmet B. Akgun Treasurer mburakgun@gmail.com Halim C. Ates Vice President hcagri@gmail.com Devyani Tanna Secretary chinutanna@gmail.com 28

29. Get Involved!  Get to know the CSE faculty and other students.  Join a student organization Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Women Into Computer Science and Engineering (WICSE)  Check the College ’ s EngiNews blog or the CSE Department blog for updated information, events and deadlines.EngiNews blog CSE Department blog http://engineering.blogs.unr.edu http://cse.blogs.unr.edu 29

30. Useful Resources  Graduate Student Resources http://www.cse.unr.edu/academics/graduate/resources.html Graduate Student Handbook http://www.cse.unr.edu/students/forms/grad-student-handbook.pdf Grad School Tips http://www.gradschooltips.com How to get an MS in Computer Science http://www.cse.unr.edu/academics/graduate/how-to.html  Typical layout of a Thesis/Professional Paper http://www.cse.unr.edu/~bebis/thesis_help.html 30

31. Questions? Thank you! 31