Computer & Information Science
Leadership
- Yixin Chen - Chair and Professor of Computer and Information Science
Contact
201 Weir Memorial Hall
University, MS 38677
chair@cs.olemiss.edu
http://www.cs.olemiss.edu/
Overview
The Department of Computer and Information Science offers the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.) and Bachelor of Science in Data Science (B.S.D.S.) degrees for engineering students. For students in the College of Liberal Arts, the department offers a minor and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in computer science. At the graduate level, the department has offerings for the Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in engineering science. The latter graduate degrees are listed under the School of Engineering.
Accreditation
The following undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program of the Department of Computer and Information Science is accredited as a Computer Science program by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET https://www.abet.org.
Academics & Admissions
Undergraduate Studies
Academic Regulations
CSCI 1011 Computer Science I is the typical first computer science course for those studying in the B.S.C.S. program, the B.A. computer science major, the computer science minor, the computer engineering emphasis in electrical engineering, and the management information systems program in the School of Business Administration. Typical first courses for other students would include CSCI 1000 Survey of Computing, CSCI 1001 Office Applications, and CSCI 1051 Programming for Engineering and Sciences.
Students admitted to the university in accordance with stated admission policies may then declare their chosen degree program.
See the degree requirements under Programs.
Graduate Studies
M.S. and Ph.D. entrance requirements are those of the Graduate School. M.S. applicants are expected to possess or be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution. In general, Ph.D. applicants are expected to possess or be in the process of completing a master's degree. In certain cases, applicants completing an undergraduate degree in engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution may be considered.
See the degree requirements under Programs.
Faculty in Computer & Information Science
Chris Burger
Instructional Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
201 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
cburger@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Joey Carlisle
Lecturer in Computer & Information Science
238 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
jcarlis1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Bocheng Chen
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
214 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
bchen5@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7309
Yixin Chen
Chair and Professor of Computer and Information Science
203 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
yixin@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7309
Kristin Elizabeth Davidson
Lecturer in Computer & Information Science
212 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
kdavidso@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5846
Dave Harrison
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
207 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
daharri6@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7438
Timothy Holston
Instructional Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science and Assistant Chair
216 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
tlholsto@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Byung (BJ) Jang
Professor of Computer and Information Science
215 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
bjang@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5355
Bethany Walker Lucas
Adjunct Instructor in Computer and Information Science
201 Weir Hall
University, MS 38663
bwlucas1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Ankit Shrestha
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
209B Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
ashres12@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Christina Trotter
Instructional Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
201 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
cjtrotte@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Charles Walter
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
211 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
cwwalter@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Bo Wang
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
214 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
hbw@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7082
Feng Wang
Associate Professor of Computer & Information Science
219 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
fwang@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-5359
Hong Xiao
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
223 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
hxiao1@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Hui Xiong
Lecturer in Computer & Information Science
217 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
hxiong@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-1456
Emeritus Faculty
Conrad Cunningham
Professor Emeritus of Computer and Information Science
201 Weir Hall
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
hcc@olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
PAMELA B LAWHEAD
Associate Professor Emerita of Computer and Information Science
201 WEIR HALL
UNIVERSITY, MS 38677
lawhead@cs.olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7396
Dawn E Wilkins
Chair and Professor Emerita of Computer and Information Science
201 Weir Hall
University, MS 38677
dwilkins@cs.olemiss.edu — UM Profile
1 (662) 915-7309