The Coleman Institute, recently established through a $250 million gift to the university, will fund advanced research and development of innovative technologies that enhance the lives of people with cognitive disabilities.
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Computer Science
Graduate-level research in human-computer interaction, artificial
intelligence, programming, databases, and software engineering, among
other areas, makes this one of the most prominent departments nationally.
A key area of strength is the collaboration opportunities with other centers
and departments. In one example of that collaboration, the department
will share in a $250 million gift to the university from the Coleman Institute
to develop technologies that will enhance the lives of people with cognitive
disabilities. Over the next few years the department will also use four
successive awards to improve its computing infrastructure.
Areas of Study and Research
Artificial intelligence, databases, hardware systems, HCI, hypermedia, machine learning, networks, numerical analysis, parallel computation, program analysis, programming languages, scientific computing, security, software engineering, software systems, speech and natural language processing, systems, and theory. Related areas of study: cognitive science, speech, and graphics/virtual reality.
Degrees Offered
ME
The master of engineering does not require a residency on campus and is
intended to meet the needs of those practicing engineers who are working
full time outside the university. It allows participants to pursue an
integrated program of studies by specializing in one engineering discipline
and selecting courses from other engineering fields and business subjects
related to the individual student's professional work.
MS
The master of science degree permits graduate students the flexibility
in defining specialized interdisciplinary fields that meet their professional
needs.
PhD
Studies leading to the doctor of philosophy degree must be chosen to contribute
to special competence and a high order of scholarship in a broad field
of knowledge. Although the field of study will normally be in the department
of computer science, except for essential related subject matter, studies
may include one or more closely related departments. What shall constitute
an acceptable organized program of study and research is established in
consultation with a major advisor and without regard to the organization
of academic departments in the university.
Admission
Graduate School Minimum Admissions Standards
Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive
standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. However, the Graduate
School at CU-Boulder has established minimum standards for graduate admission.
Applicants must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university,
or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
- Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as
judged by the student’s scholastic record.
- Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field.
- Have at least a 3.00 (3.00=B) undergraduate grade point average. Note:
Applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure
regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant
graduate course work with at least a 3.25 average.
Computer Science Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution comparable to the University of Colorado.
- Have considerable programming experience, a number of computer science courses, and sufficient mathematical maturity to understand pure mathematics courses at the upper-division (junior/senior) level.
- Have at least a 3.00 cumulative undergraduate GPA
- The applicant's academic background should include a least three semesters of mathematics at the level of sophistication of calculus or above, courses such as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, probability, statistics, and abstract algebra. The courses should indicate that the applicant has achieved the mathematical maturity expected of an upper-level mathematics undergraduate.
- Applicants should have programming experience, and at least five one semester courses in Computer Science that are beyond the introductory level are required. These are intended to demonstrate the applicant's breadth of basic Computer Science knowledge in the areas of computer hardware, software, and theory. The courses should include the equivalent of the following University of Colorado offerings:
Hardware Requirement: CSCI 2400 or ECEN 2120
Software Requirement: Any one of CSCI 3155 or CSCI 3753
Theory Requirement (two courses): CSCI 2270 and either CSCI 3104 or CSCI 3434.
Minimum Standards for Applicants
General graduate record exam (GRE) scores of admitted applicants are
560 verbal and 775 quantitative.
Financial Support Available
Teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and grader positions
are available. PhD students receive priority for TA and RA positions.
Applicants should:
- Follow the instructions provide under the admissions application instructions section and complete the appropriate graduate school applications forms online.
- download and complete the department of computer science supplemental application form (PDF).
- Provide four letters of recommendation.
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Contact Information
University of Colorado at Boulder
Computer Science
Engineering Center
Office Tower 720
430 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0430
Phone: 303-492-6361
Fax: 303-492-2844
E-mail: csgradinfo@cs.colorado.edu
Website: www.cs.colorado.edu
