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The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in computer science and several Masters of Science degrees. The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science program provides talented and motivated students with opportunities to train with our top research faculty in all major areas of computer science. Our Master of Science degrees also provides in-depth training in different fields of concentration.

Our faculty have a broad range of computing interests and have built dynamic and innovative research centers and groups around several areas of specialization These include:

• Artificial Intelligence, including neural networks, expert systems, automated reasoning, term rewriting systems, and intelligent tutoring systems.
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology.
• Cognitive Science, with emphasis on the philosophical, psychological, and linguistic underpinnings of artificial intelligence.
• Computer Networks, including network protocols, multimedia networking, and wireless communications.
• Computer Science Education.
• Database Systems, including database design, database management and applications, database theory and implementation, database machines, distributed databases, information retrieval in heterogeneous databases, multimedia databases, data mining, and digital libraries.
• Parallel and Distributed Systems, including formal specification methodologies, distributed file systems, distributed multimedia systems, and operating systems.
• Software Engineering, including large-scale software design, programming language environments, software development and maintenance methodologies, object-oriented techniques, software reuse, and software quality assurance.
• Theory, including algorithms and data structures, programming languages, computer security, program verification, and logic.

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University of South Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1956. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 38,046 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1,646 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of South Florida's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #89. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,410; out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,324.

The University of South Florida, or USF, as it’s commonly known, is a research institution with multiple campuses throughout the state. The public university is based in Tampa and has regional campuses in Sarasota and St. Petersburg. First-year students are required to live on campus, unless they commute from one of several nearby counties, are older than 21 or are married, among other exemptions. For students who do not live on campus, the school organizes a Commuter Student Network and offers bus transportation for students who drive to school and park in remote lots. On campus, there are more than 400 student organizations to check out, as well as a large Greek community. Any activity that students get involved in may be added to their co-curricular transcripts – official documents the school offers to help students showcase their extracurricular involvement and specialized skills to future employers. The USF Bulls athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I American Athletic Conference.  

For graduate students, the school offers degree programs through the USF College of Medicine , a graduate school of engineering , a College of Education and other departments. Notable alumni of the University of South Florida include journalist Richard Oppel, former editor of the Austin American-Statesman and Charlotte Observer, and Kimberly Ross, executive vice president and chief financial officer of global cosmetics company Avon.

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Computer Science and Engineering offers the degrees of Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) and Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCP). Both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The two options are distinguished on the basis of the relative breadth and depth of the programs. The thesis option requires students to pursue a more concentrated range of topics. The non-thesis option offers students some experience in many areas of computer science and/or engineering.

Upon admission, the Graduate Program Director will provide general guidance and direction in the student's first semester. After completing the first semester, the student should select a major professor (thesis option) in a research area of interest, and together develop a Plan of Work  for approval. The student will not be allowed to take more than 12 credits in the master's program unless the Plan of Work is approved. In the Plan of Work, the student will state his/her major and the choice of thesis or non-thesis option.

MS students in their first semester must only take courses from their major. MS students can request a permit to take ONE course from outside of their major but must wait until at least their second semester to do this.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

About Computer Science

The B.S. in Computer Science gives you the broad computational thinking, programming, and problem-solving skills you’ll need to succeed as a computing professional in a range of emerging careers and industries — from automated vehicles to biomedical devices and sensor-based technologies.

Careers in Computer Science

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Data, the employment of computer science graduates varies greatly depending on occupation. Software development, for example, is expected to grow 26%.

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The median annual wage for computer and information technology graduates was $90,000 in May 2023. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Curriculum 

The Computer Science program is a high-quality program focused on education and research. The program is a STEM education based program that yields highly skilled graduates who have strong knowledge in the fundamentals of Computer Science and who are able to apply that knowledge to design and implement solutions for arising problems. The program prepares students for clear and concise communication when working in a team environment and for careers in industry, government, and academia. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org .

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Concentrations in Computer Science

Students can design their own four-course concentration within the major based on their personal academic and professional pursuits. This unique combination of courses works in concert with other co- and extra-curricular activities, including research experiences, internships, and a wide variety of opportunities in our student organizations. Advanced Topics offers the student the flexibility in curriculum choices to grow with their changing interests as they look forward to graduation, graduate school, and their professional endeavors.

Students in the Artificial Intelligence concentration would be exposed to a range of specialized courses and practical experiences that delve into the exciting world of AI. Students will have the opportunity to explore advanced topics such as deep learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision.

Students in Big Data Analytics learn to collect, manage, and optimize large-scale structured and unstructured data sets to facilitate information and decision-making. Students in Big Data Analytics develop a strong foundation in essential programming skills, quantitative analysis, and hardware and software solutions for facilitating effective use of big data.

Game Development and Simulation is an interdisciplinary concentration that applies the rigor of computer science to the creative challenges of game development. With a core curriculum in computing, mathematics, and science, this concentration combines advanced technical skills with training in the visual arts to prepare students to develop innovations in digital gaming.

With the increasing footprint of networked businesses, embedded computers, and global conflict, the demand is increasing for individuals to help protect and monitor security measures against hackers and breaches. The cybersecurity concentration focuses on information assurance and computer security and will provide you with hands-on experience designing systems and strategies for safeguarding information.

Students focusing on autonomous systems learn programming, hardware, and security for use in complex networks or collections of networks. Autonomous systems increasingly run our workplaces, vehicles, and even our homes.

Software engineers apply the principles of engineering to software development. This growing field includes application software engineers who create and maintain computer applications, and systems software engineers who analyze the client’s technical needs and develop and maintain optimal solutions. Because nearly all employment sectors rely on complex software solutions, software engineering is one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world.

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1. Our graduates will possess strong and competitive skills and foundations in computer science. 2. Our graduates will assume professional responsibilities in industry, government, or entrepreneurial endeavors. 3. Our graduates will stay current with the advances in computer science.

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Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Upon completion of the Computer Science program, graduates will have the ability to:

• Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
• Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
• Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
• Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
• Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. 

Meet the Faculty

Shahram Taj

Paniz Abedin

Muhammad Abid

Sarker Monojit Asish

Doga Demirel

Ayesha Dina

Karim Elish

Abdelwahab Hamam

Luis Jaimes

Bayazit Karaman

Igor Mirsalikhov

Ujan Mukhopadhyay

Moloud Nasiri

Christian Navarro

Oguzhan Topsakal

Bradford Towle

Denis Ulybyshev

Xianping Wang

Feng-Jen Yang

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Dive into the thrilling campus life at Florida Poly. From Florida PolyCon (a comic-con like event), Purple Fire Week, poolside grill-outs and movie nights, to an annual 5K Pie Run, an epic Humans vs. Zombies Nerf gun war, and so much more. At Florida Poly, there is something for everyone and the small campus vibe makes it easy to get involved.  

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