| Plan
B (Non-thesis) Requirements
Plan B requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of
graduate work, at least 18 of which must be in courses numbered 600 and
above (including HIST 602), comprehensive examinations in two fields of
history, a final oral examination covering the two fields of history
from the comprehensive examination, and a major research paper
originating in a graduate seminar.
Doctoral Degree
Intended candidates for the PhD degree are expected to
possess the MA degree in history or its equivalent. The PhD candidate
must demonstrate the capability of pursuing a successful career as a
professional historian by showing initiative in historical research and
by giving evidence of the ability to present findings both orally and in
writing.
Requirements
The candidate must prove competence by the acquisition
of a broad background in general history, passing four comprehensive
examinations in two broad geographic areas of history and completing an
original dissertation and a final oral examination. The candidate must
also demonstrate a knowledge of at least two foreign languages related
to the dissertation topic; for students of American or Hawaiian history
an alternative requirement may, at the discretion of the doctoral
committee, be substituted for one of the languages.
Information and Computer Sciences
College of Natural Sciences
POST 317
1680 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7420
Fax: (808) 956-3548
Web: www.ics.hawaii.edu
Faculty
*S. Y. Itoga, PhD (Chair)--database systems, expert systems, logic
programming
*E. Biagiono, PhD--networks, systems, languages
*D. Chin, PhD--artificial intelligence, natural language processing,
cognitive science
*J. C. Corbett, PhD--software engineering, program verification
*M. E. Crosby, PhD--human-computer interaction, cognitive science
D. DeRyke, MA--software engineering, data modeling
*W. Gersch, DEngSc--mathematical statistics, time series, bio-medicine,
geophysics
*P. Johnson, PhD--software engineering, artificial intelligence
*A. Lew, PhD--systems programming, systems analysis, software
engineering
*I. Miyamoto, DrEng--software engineering
*D. Pager, PhD--compiler theory, theory of computability, artificial
intelligence
*W. W. Peterson, PhD--programming languages, software engineering
*J. Stelovsky, DrTechSc--computer hypermedia, human-computer interaction
*K. Sugihara, DrEng--algorithms, distributed computing,
visual languages
*D. Suthers, PhD--groupware, coaching and tutoring systems
Affiliate Graduate Faculty
D. R. Stoutemyer, PhD--computer algebra, mathematical software
*Graduate Faculty
Degrees Offered: BA in computer science, BS in
computer science, MS in information and computer sciences, MLISc in
library and information science, PhD in computer science, and PhD in
communication and information sciences (interdisciplinary)
The Academic Program
Information 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 and computer networks,
areas uniquely suited to Hawai‘i’s role as a multicultural and
geographical center of the Pacific.
Advising
Each ICS major will be assigned an adviser, who helps
the student plan his or her program and assists in resolving academic
problems. The student should meet with the adviser each semester well
before registration and consult with the adviser whenever a problem
arises.
Undergraduate Study
Bachelor’s Degree
Requirements
Students must complete the following courses (44
credits):
• ICS 111/111L, 141,
211, 212, 311, 312, 313, 321, and 331/331L
• At least five ICS or other approved courses at the 400 level
or above including at most 3 credits of ICS 499
Substitutions are permitted with the written approval
of the adviser.
Waiver of certain requirements, such as by Advanced
Placement CS exam, must be approved by the adviser.
Minor
A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is required for
admission.
Requirements
Students must complete ICS 211 and 212 and their
prerequisites, 111 and 141, and three ICS courses at the 300 level and
above with a grade of C or better.
Graduate Study
The department offers the MS degree in information and
computer sciences and 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).
Master’s Degree
The master’s program is intended for students
planning either to specialize in computer science or to use computer
science in another field. Applicants must present a baccalaureate
degree, and applicants with degrees in fields other than computer
science, business, engineering, mathematics, or a natural science should
consult with a graduate adviser before applying for admission. The GRE
General Test is required, and a subject area examination is recommended
for all applicants. In addition, each applicant should present the
following as minimum preparation:
1. A working knowledge of the Java or C programming language and at
least one advanced computer science course,
e.g., ICS 311, 312, 313, 321, or 331; and
2. A one-year course in calculus, e.g., MATH 205 and 206. |