Emphasis - Computer Science
M.S. in Engineering Science
Description
The M.S. in engineering science is offered in a number of emphasis areas: aeroacoustics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computational hydroscience, computer science, electrical engineering, electromagnetics, environmental engineering, geology, geological engineering, hydrology, mechanical engineering, material science and engineering, and telecommunications.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30
Course Requirements
A student must complete the requirements for an emphasis area. For most emphasis areas, the degree may be completed as either a thesis option (30-hour program, to include 6 hours of thesis) or nonthesis option (30- hour program, to include a minimum of 3 hours of a design-oriented project course).
Emphasis - Computer Science
Description
A M.S. in engineering science with emphasis in computer science prepares a student with advanced technical knowledge and communication skills for pursuing a career in industry, engineering research and development, public service, or for doctoral work.
Course Requirements
The M.S. with emphasis in computer science requires that a student satisfy the departmental distribution requirement by selecting courses in the areas of Applications, Systems, and Theory (two courses from one area and at least one course from each of the other two areas). Lists of the currently available courses falling into these three distribution areas are available from the Department of Computer Science. Also required are a minimum of 9 semester hours from computer science courses at the 600 level.
Students may choose to complete the degree with either a thesis or nonthesis option. For the thesis option, no more than 6 credit hours may be earned from thesis hours (Engr 697). For the nonthesis option, 3 semester hours must be earned from an independent study research project (Engr 693); the student must complete a written project paper and pass an oral examination on the work in the project area.
Other Academic Requirements
For either option, a candidate must pass a final oral examination
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
M.S. in Engineering Science
Requirement | Hours | Description |
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Pass oral exam | Student must pass a final oral examination. | |
Select an emphasis | Student must enroll in one of the MS in Engineering Science emphasis areas: aeroacoustics, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computational hydroscience and engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, electromagnetics, environmental engineering, geological engineering, geology, hydrology, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, or telecommunication. | |
GPA requirements | A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken. | |
Engineering Dean's approval | This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by submitting their degree application to engineer@olemiss.edu. The dean's office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met. |
Emphasis - Computer Science
Requirement | Hours | Description |
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Thesis vs non-thesis | Student must complete either the thesis or the non-thesis option for the MS in Engineering Science with Emphasis in Computer Science. The student must also submit a thesis or research project to his/her GPC/Chair. | |
Non-thesis option | 30 | For the non-thesis option, the student must complete at least 27 hours of graded course work and 3 hours of independent study research projec credit. Courses should be selected from the areas of application, systems, and theory with two courses from one area and at least one course from the other two areas. At least 9 semester hours of course work must be from computer science courses at the 600-level. All course work must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair. |
Thesis option | 30 | For the thesis option, the student must complete at least 24 hours of graded course work and 6 hours of thesis credit. Courses should be selected from the areas of application, systems, and theory with two courses from one area and at least one course from the other two areas. At least 9 semester hours of course work must be from computer science courses a the 600 level. All course work must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair. |
Thesis or project | For the thesis option, the student must submit a thesis to his/her GPC/Chair. For the non-thesis option, the student must submit a research project to his/her GPC/Chair. |