DEN@Viterbi
COMPUTER SCIENCE ORIENTATION
Academic Info
Flor Martínez
Assistant Director, CSCI Student Affairs
Art Perez
Assistant Director, CSCI Student Affairs
AGENDA
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Welcome to DEN@Viterbi & USC
Important Dates & Deadlines
Degree Requirements
CS Dept. Policies, Procedures, Tips
Advisement: DEN D-clearance
DEN Contact Information
Q&A
Agenda | 1
Welcome to DEN@Viterbi and USC!
Flor Martínez, M.S. Student Advisement (A – Ma)
Contact info:
Phone 213-740-3310
Email fmmartin@usc.edu
Art Perez, M.S. Student Advisement (Mb – Z)
Contact info:
Phone 213-740-4779
Email
arturope@usc.edu
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UNIVERSITY CALENDAR – SPRING 2015
Jan. 9
Jan. 12
Jan. 12-16
Jan. 19
Last day to register and pay without late fee
Spring semester classes begin
Late registration and change of program
Martin Luther King, University Holiday
Jan. 30
Last day to drop a class without a mark of "W," except for
Monday-only classes, and receive a 100% refund
Deadline for purchasing or showing proof of health insurance
Last day to register and add classes
Last day to change enrollment option to Pass/No Pass or Audit
Last day to purchase or waive tuition refund insurance
Jan. 30
Jan. 30
Jan. 30
Jan. 30
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UNIVERSITY CALENDAR – SPRING 2015 cont.
Feb. 16
Mar. 16-20
April 10
May 1
May 4-5
May 6-13
May 15
Last day to drop a Monday-only class without a mark of “W”
and receive a 100% refund or change to Pass/No Pass or
Audit
President’s Day, University Holiday
Spring Recess
Last day to drop a class with a mark of “W”
Spring semester classes end
Study days
Final examinations
Commencement
May 20
Summer 2015 classes begin
Feb. 3
UNIVERSITY CALENDAR | 4
PROGRAM REVIEW – CS DEN PROGRAMS
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Master of Science in Computer Science (General)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Multimedia and Creative Technologies)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Computer Security)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Technical Professionals)
Master of Science in Computer Science (Scientists and Engineers)
Graduate Certificate in Software Architectures.
CS ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
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Specializations in Game Development, High Performance Computing and
Simulations, Intelligent Robotics, Computer Networks
Program Review | 5
Master of Science in Computer Science (General Program)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
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CSCI 570 – Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)
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One course from Category I list: EE 557, CSCI 555, CSCI 551, CSCI 571, CSCI
577A, CSCI 585
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One course from Category II list: CSCI 561, CSCI 564, CSCI 574 (on campus options
include: CSCI 580, CSCI 582, CSCI 545)
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Remaining units to be completed with 500 or 600 level courses in CS department.
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Only up to 4 units of approved 400-level course work can be used in the degree
program. A list of approved 400-level courses is available at:
http://www.cs.usc.edu/students/ms-students/approved-400-level-courses.htm
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Up to 3 approved EE and/or INF courses can be used in the program.
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1 approved non-CS/EE/INF course can be used, such as from ISE. A complete list of
approved non-CS courses can be found at: http://www.cs.usc.edu/students/msstudents/approved-non-cs-courses.htm
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Data Science)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
Data Science Core – 4 courses – 12 units
• CSCI 570 – Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)
• CSCI 585 – Database Systems (3 units)
• CSCI 561 – Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
• EE 517 – Statistics for Engineers (3 units)
Group Electives - 3 courses – 9 units - minimum 1 course from each of the two
groups (* is planned DEN offering):
• Group 1 – CSCI 548*, 572*, 653, 586, 587, 685
• Group 2 – CSCI 567, 573*, 686*, ISE 520*, MATH 467, MATH 574
Additional Electives – 6 units
• 2 courses - any 500 or 600 level course in CSCI (including additional
group electives).
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Software Engineering)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 29 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
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CSCI 570 – Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)
One course from Category I list: EE 557, CSCI 555, CSCI 551, CSCI 571, CSCI
577A*, CSCI 585
One course from Category II list: CSCI 561, CSCI 564, CSCI 574 (on campus
options include: CSCI 580, CSCI 582, CSCI 545)
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Required Software Engineering Courses: CSCI 510, CSCI 577A*, CSCI 577B,
CSCI 578
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Choose 3 courses from the following list of electives: CSCI 503, CSCI 511, CSCI
555, CSCI 585, CSCI 588, EE 557.
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Multimedia and Creative Technologies)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
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CSCI 570 – Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)
One course from Category I list: EE 557, CSCI 555, CSCI 551, CSCI 571, CSCI
577A*, CSCI 585
One course from Category II list: CSCI 561, CSCI 564, CSCI 574 (on campus
options include: CSCI 580, CSCI 582, CSCI 545)
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Required Course: CSCI 576 – Multimedia Systems Design
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Choose 1 Track. Complete 2 courses from track.
• Graphics & Vision: CSCI 574, EE 569 (On campus: CSCI 580, CSCI 582, CSCI
674, CSCI 520)
• Networks & Databases: EE 450, CSCI 585, CSCI 551 (On campus: CSCI 558,
CSCI 586, CSCI694AB)
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Remaining units to be completed with 500 or 600 level courses in CS department or
approved non-CS courses.
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Computer Security)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 28 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
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CSCI 570 – Analysis of Algorithms (3 units)
One course from Category I list: EE 557, CSCI 555*, CSCI 551*, CSCI 571, CSCI
577A*, CSCI 585
One course from Category II list: CSCI 561, CSCI 564, CSCI 574 (on campus
options include: CSCI 580, CSCI 582, CSCI 545)
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Required Courses: CSCI 530, CSCI 531, CSCI 551, CSCI 555, [CSCI 577A OR
CSCI 578]
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Choose 2 elective courses from the following list:
• CSCI 556, CSCI 558, CSCI 585, CSCI 571, CSCI 599, CSCI 694A
(DEN options include CSCI 556, CSCI 585, CSCI 571)
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Technical Professionals)
Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA overall:
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CSCI 570, CSCI 402, CSCI 577A, CSCI 577B, CSCI 571, CSCI 576, CSCI 585, [CSCI
561 OR CSCI 580]
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A maximum of 4 units at the 400-level may be used toward the degree.
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Students enrolled in this program are not limited to the courses listed here.
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Students proficient in programming and operating systems are welcome to replace
CSCI 402.
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If a student wishes to take both CSCI 561 & CSCI 580, then the 2nd course may be
taken in place of CSCI 571, CSCI 576, or CSCI 585.
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Other exceptions to required courses may be available. Check with your advisor.
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Master of Science in Computer Science
(Scientists and Engineers)
• 37 program units. 33 degree applicable units. 3.00 GPA required to graduate.
• Programming Requirement (4 units) – CSCI 455x
• Foundational Requirements – CSCI 402 and [EE 457 OR EE 450]
• Breadth Requirements – CSCI 570, CSCI 561, CSCI 585, CSCI 577A, CSCI
577B
• Electives – Select three courses, 9 units, from approved 500-level course work
from Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
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Graduate Certificate in Software Architecture
15 units required. 3.00 GPA required to obtain certificate.
• Required Courses – 12 units
• CSCI 568 – Requirements Engineering
• CSCI 578 – Software Architectures
• SAE 549 – Systems Architecting
• SAE 547 – Model-Based Systems Architecting & Engineering
• Elective Courses – Choose one course of 3-4 units
• CSCI 510 – Software Management and Economics
• CSCI 530 – Security Systems
• CSCI 555 – Advanced Operating Systems
• CSCI 577AB – Software Engineering
• EE 557 – Computer Systems Architecture
• SAE 541 – Systems Engineering Theory & Practice
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CS Dept. Policies, Procedures, Tips
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Transfer Credit – possible to transfer in up to 4 graduate units.
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Changing Specializations – only after completion of the first semester.
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You are able to petition to use a relevant course outside of the approved course list.
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If this is first semester, we strongly recommend only taking 1 class as a DEN student.
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Automatic pre-req waivers for 300-level and 400-level prerequisites if you want a 500level CSCI class.
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Out of Sequence: If you receive a waiver to take an advanced course, you CANNOT go
back to take the lower-level course. No credit will be awarded.
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Refer to the USC Schedule of Classes for planning purposes
http://classes.usc.edu/
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Check your USC email regularly! (If forwarding to Gmail/other account, delete from
USC inbox so your inbox doesn’t fill up!).
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Please always include your USC ID# when emailing us.
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Continuous Enrollment, Leaves of Absence, and
Degree Time Limits
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USC requires graduate students to maintain continuous enrollment every
Fall and Spring semester.
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Summer enrollment is optional.
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If you must miss a Fall or Spring semester, please contact us to request a
Leave of Absence before Friday of Week 3 of the semester (the add/drop
deadline for courses).
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International Students must request the Leave of Absence from the Office of
International Services.
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Breaking continuous enrollment will result in re-application and re-admission
to the program.
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You have 5 years to complete the degree program from the term of your first
course.
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HOW TO REQUEST D-CLEARANCE FROM DEN
All DEN courses require D-clearance.
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Login to DEN Blackboard: http://gapp.usc.edu
Select DEN Tools
Select D Clearance Request Form and submit required information based on course chosen
Approval process takes 1 business day. To check status of D-Clearance go to DEN Tools > D Clearance Status
You can register once your request has been processed. D-clearances expire 7 days from when it is issued so
register as soon as you obtain it to secure a seat in a course.
For questions on D-Clearance status, contact masters@gapp.usc.edu
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DEN@Viterbi Contacts
Office of Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP) – www.gapp.usc.edu
DEN@Viterbi Support
Technical support including
Blackboard and training
Homework and Exams
GAPP Advisor for
registration, d-clearance,
policies and procedures
Tuition Deferment or
Vouchers
Contact Information
webclass@usc.edu
213-821-1321
dennotes@usc.edu,
denexam@usc.edu
213-740-9356
ptrinida@usc.edu
213-740-0116
Staff
Kevin Chan
Ray Madani
Shirley Schutt
Bianca Richter
Kais Alkuraishi (exams)
Patty Rinehart
susannas@usc.edu
213-740-8198
Susanna Sahakian
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THANK YOU!
HAVE A GREAT SPRING SEMESTER!
FIGHT ON!
A recording of this online orientation and presentation will be available for
viewing and download on the GAPP website at
http://gapp.usc.edu/students/orientation#den.