Degree, Minors and Certificates Offered Colleges of Arts and Sciences Program Requirements
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Information and Computer SciencesCollege of Natural Sciences Faculty*Graduate Faculty *M. E. Crosby, PhD (Chair)—human-computer interaction, cognitive
science Affiliate Graduate FacultyD. R. Stoutemyer, PhD—computer algebra, mathematical software Degrees Offered: BA in information and computer sciences, BS (including minor) in computer science, MS in computer sciences, MLISc in library and information science, PhD in computer science, and PhD in communication and information sciences (interdisciplinary) The Academic ProgramInformation and computer sciences (ICS) is the study of the description and representation of information and the theory, design, analysis, implementation, and application of algorithmic processes that transform information. Students majoring in ICS will learn to use computer systems, a valuable skill which can be applied in all fields of study. Students will also learn the scientific principles and technology required to develop new computer systems and applications. The curriculum covers all major areas of computer science with special emphasis on software engineering, computer networks, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction and bioinformatics, and areas uniquely suited to Hawai‘i’s role as a multicultural and geographical center of the Pacific. Undergraduate StudyBachelor’s DegreeTo be admitted into the program, first-year students entering UH Manoa directly from high school must first be admitted into the Colleges of Arts and Sciences. For continuing students, a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is required for admission. BA in Information and Computer SciencesRequirementsStudents pursuing this degree are required to submit a short proposal listing the courses they intend to take to complete their ICS major. An ICS faculty advisor must approve this proposal in writing. Samples of course proposals are available at the ICS Department Office. Students must complete the following courses (49 credits):
BS in Computer ScienceRequirementsStudents must complete the following courses (47 credits):
Substitutions are permitted with the written approval of an ICS faculty advisor. Waiver of certain requirements, such as by Advanced Placement CS Exam, must be approved by the ICS faculty advisor. MinorA cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 and a grade of B (not B-) or higher in ICS 111 in computer science are required for admission. RequirementsStudents must complete ICS 211, 212, and 241 and their prerequisites, 111 and 141, and three ICS courses at the 300 level and above with a grade of C (not C-) or better. Graduate StudyThe department offers the MS degree in computer science, the MLISc degree in library and information science (see the “Library and Information Science” section within the Colleges of Arts and Sciences for more information), and the PhD degree in computer science. The department is one of four academic programs that cooperate in an interdisciplinary doctoral program in communication and information sciences (see the “Communication and Information Sciences” section within the Colleges of Arts and Sciences for more information). Applicants for the MS and the PhD in computer science are required to
take the GRE General Test. The subject area examination in computer science
is highly recommended. Applicants from foreign countries must be academically
qualified, proficient in English (minimum 600 TOEFL), and have sufficient
financial support. Master’s DegreeThe master’s program is intended for students planning to specialize in computer science or to apply computer science to another field. Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree in computer science from an accredited institution will need to complete equivalent coursework. RequirementsPlan A (thesis) and Plan B (non-thesis) are available. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required under both plans. A minimum B average must be maintained in all courses. Plan A (Thesis) Requirements
Plan B (Non-thesis) Requirements
The administrative procedures for the program include the following rules:
Doctoral ProgramThe department offers a PhD in computer science intended to prepare students for creative research, teaching, and service. There are two programs leading to the PhD degree, one designed for applicants entering with bachelor’s degrees, and the other for those who already have master’s degrees. Students may begin their program either in the spring or fall semesters. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees must first satisfy the admission and degree requirements of the ICS master’s degree. The advantages are: (1) they are admitted at an early stage to the PhD program, (2) they will, in practice, usually take a year LESS to obtain their PhD degree since they will be motivated to select courses in the MS portion of the requirements which prepare them for their comprehensive examinations, and (3) students who have completed the MS requirements will have the option of obtaining an MS degree even if they do not continue with the program. Applicants with master’s degrees in areas other than computer science may be admitted to the program, but will be required to fulfill their program deficiencies with additional coursework. RequirementsStudents must pass the comprehensive examinations by the end of their fifth semester or be dropped from the program. The comprehensive examination may cover the following areas:
In addition, students must pass a seminar course(s), ICS 690, during the “PhD portion” of their program. After passing an oral examination covering their general preparation for the research involved, students must write a dissertation, which must be approved by a doctoral committee. ICS Courses |
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