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Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) (Catalog 2009)
Background Preparation
Students admitted into the MSCS degree program are required to have the
following background preparation. A student with any deficiency is
required to clear it by either (1) taking the course at NPU and earning a grade
of at least C- or higher or (2) taking and passing a proficiency exam on
the subject. The student must clear all deficiencies before
attempting to enroll in graduate level courses.
1. Mathematics and English/Communication:
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Statistics (MATH208);
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English/communication (One of the following: CS398, BUS300 or a College
English course);
2. Computer Science Subjects:
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Programming languages and data structures (CS200, CS204 & Lab, CS350 & Lab, CS360);
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Operating systems (CS230 & Lab, CS380, CS385 & Lab);
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Software Techniques for Computer Engineers(PRCS01): A drill course covering C and C++
programming designed for students who took these subjects before but have become rusty in
hands-on programming skills in C and C++.
3. Electronics Subjects: (EE205 & Lab, either CE305 or EE323 & Lab);
MSCS Curriculum
A minimum of 36 semester units of graduate study are required for the MSCS
program. A maximum of five (5) 4xxG courses (400 level courses with a G
designation) are allowed to count towards graduation credits.
The student must meet prerequisite requirements when taking any
of the following courses.
I. Area of Concentration
A student must select an area of concentration and complete the courses required
for the concentration area as listed below. This is to ensure the student's
competence in a selected area. As new courses are also offered
between publications of school catalogs, the students are advised to refer to
the "Concentration Area Course Tables" published with each release of the
semester class schedule to select courses for meeting the concentration area
requirements.
Area A. Database Technology
(The student must also have background in CS457G database Design and CS470/G Computer Networks.)
CS503 Advanced Computer Networks
CS506 Operating System Design
CS540 Database Administration
CS547 Advanced Database Design and Development
Area B. Computer Networks and Network Security
(The student must also have background in CS457G database Design and CS470/G Computer Networks.)
CS503 Advanced Computer Networks
CS506 Operating System Design
CS510 UNIX/Linux System Programming
CS515 Linux/UNIX Network Programming
CS535 Network Security Fundamentals
Area C. Internet Technology and Digital eBusiness Systems
(The student must also have background in CS457G database Design and CS470/G Computer Networks.)
CS480G Java Programming and Internet Applications
CS503 Advanced Computer Networks
CS506 Operating System Design
CS526 .NET Web Programming
CS532 Advanced Java Programming
Area D. Embedded Engineering
(The student must also have background in CS457G database Design and CS470/G Computer Networks.)
CE450G Fundamentals of Embedded Systems
CS503 Advanced Computer Networks
CS506 Operating System Design
CE521 Real-time Systems and Programming
CE528 Embedded Systems in VxWorks and Windows CE Environment
Area E. Bioengineering
(The student must also have background in CS457G Database Design and CS470G Computer Networks. The student is also
encouraged to take IT510 to gain practical skills required in bioengineering projects.)
BE450G Introduction to Bioengineering
BE510 Biometrics and Computer Aided Detection (CAD) Technology
BE515 Bioinformatics Methodologies
II. Courses for Breadth of Study (minimum 6 units)
The student is required to take at least 6 units in graduate coursework outside
the chosen concentration area. The courses may be at 400 level with a "G"
designation or 500 level and above. The student must observe the limits on
the number of 400 level courses with a "G" designation.
III. Electives
The student may elect graduate-level courses in any discipline, in or outside
the chosen concentration area, to meet the elective requirements.
Required elective course: CS453G Compiler Design
Credit earned from taking CS470G and/or CS457G to meet the background requirements
for the concentration areas can be counted as electives.The student must observe
the limits on the number of 400 level courses with a "G" designation.
MSCS Total Requirements (36 units)
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