1. Introduction to CSE MS Program Prof. Gagan Agrawal Grad Studies Chair

2. Degree Programs Masters non-thesis / coursework Masters thesis / research Easy conversion between the 2 for unfunded students

3. Types of Classes (MS Students) Primarily Undergrad Classes (Foundational) Core classes Applied Core Classes Other letter-graded CSE classes Research Credits (793, 888, 999) Classes from other related departments – Limit of 9 credits – Need advisor permissions (need to be closely related to CSE)

4. Primarily UnderGrad Courses Classes required for BS Degree at Ohio State – Or, electives taken by most 616, 625, 630, 655, 660, 670, 675, 677, 680 Allow max of 3 of these for MS degree requirements – Well prepared students take fewer

5. The Graduate (Foundational) Core 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 Corresponding undergrad core classes – 625, 655, 660, 675, and 680 – Prereqs – take if you don’t have the background

6. ``Core’’ Requirements Masters program (thesis and non-thesis) – Pass three of the five core classes 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775 required – In the other two areas, should have equivalent class to pre- core, or pass the pre-core Masters non-thesis: – Take comprehensive exam in three of the five areas – 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775

7. Applied Core Six classes currently listed – 621 – High Performance Computing (Fall only) – 678 - Internetworking (Winter only) – 681 - Graphics (Fall, Winter) – 730 - AI (Fall, Winter only) – 756 - Compilers (Spring only) – 770 - Databases (winter only – not in Winter 2011) MS Thesis option students need to take at least 2 MS Non-thesis need at least 3

8. Credit Requirements Masters non-thesis – 45 credits of graded classes (or 39 and project option) Including foundational core and applied core classes Limit on number of primarily undergrad classes – A total of 50 credits Masters thesis – 30 credits of graded classes Including foundational core and applied core classes Limit on the number of primarily undergrad classes – 885 is recommended – BUT NOT REQUIRED – 15 research credits are required – A total of 45 credits

9. Non-CSE Credits Limit of 9 credits for non-CSE courses – Closely related – Advisor approved – check in advance In practice – Less justification for 1 course, more for 2-3 courses Can’t be completely unrelated

10. Masters Non-thesis Project Option Allows non-thesis students to do a substantial implementation project 2 quarters, 6 credits of 793/888 Replaces 6 grades credits in 45 credit requirements Make individual arrangements with faculty whose work you are interested in

11. Other Requirements for Masters Non-thesis option – A comprehensive examination – Offered twice a year (Sept. and March) – 3 1.5 hr exams over two days, based on choice of 3 among the 5 core classes 780 required, at least one of 760 and 775 required Thesis Option – An oral examination of the thesis – A committee with at least 2 faculty members, including your advisor

12. Other Requirements A GPA of 3.0 must be maintained at all times A minimum of C for any class to count Repeat core class if grade below C

13. Goals for First Year Masters thesis students Pass most of the core classes Don’t leave many graded classes for year 2 (have more time for research then) Identify a masters thesis advisor and area/topic Complete any written/oral English requirements

14. Transfer Credits Only for graduate classes taken as a graduate student At most 9 credits towards MS degree Please contact Dr. Babic

15. Semester Conversion OSU goes to Semester Calendar in Summer 2012 You should have graduated then – Or should have met course requirements Conversion plan in place, but mostly needed for students entering in Fall 2011

16. More Information Documents: – Online pages slightly outdated, hold onto these slides! People – Your academic advisor – Grad studies committee Office Hours Thursday 1:00 – 2:00 DL 781 – Ms. Lynn – for graduate program matters