Computer Science Concentration
Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science

Part of the Mathematics Master of Science Program

As computer technology evolves, so do the mathematical applications including probability and statistics, numerical analysis, chaos theory, cryptography, neural networks, genetic algorithms, bioinformatics, and other fields of scientific computing. Students interested in working with computers while pursuing their MS in mathematics have the option of combining at least 18 hours of mathematics course work with up to 15 hours in computer science for a total of 33 semester hours.

Requirements for the Master's Degree

Six to eight mathematics courses chosen from:

• Abstract Algebra
• ANOVA & Experimental Design
• Boolean Algebra and Switching Theory
• Classical Applied Mathematics
• Combinatorics
• Complex Analysis
• Linear Programming & Optimization
• Numerical Analysis
• Operations Research
• Probability & Statistics I & II
• Regression & Times Series
• Stochastic Processes
• and various special topics

Three to five computer science courses chosen from:

• Advanced Algorithms
• Advanced Data Structures
• Coding Theory
• Computability and Complexity
• Distributed Databases
• Formal Languages and Automata
• Information Retrieval
• Network Design & Analysis
• Cryptography
• Parallel Systems and High Performance Computing

Consult the graduate advisor regarding courses taken previously; all eleven courses must be approved by the graduate advisor.

Request Further Information

• Email Prof. Steve Cohen or telephone: at 312-341-3895
• Request a university catalog, information packet, or application for admission