Contents

• Frequently Asked Questions about Admissions
• 1 Introduction to Computer Science at Rutgers
• 2 The Faculty and Their Research Interests
  • 2.1 Fulltime Faculty in the Department of Computer Science
  • 2.2 Faculty from Other Departments Who Are Members of Our Graduate Faculty
• 3 M.S. Program in Computer Science
  • 3.1 Admission to the M.S. Program:
  • 3.2 Graduate Student Financial Aid
  • 3.3 Course Load
  • 3.4 Study Plans for M.S.
  • 3.5 Graduation Requirements for M.S.
  • 3.6 Scholastic Standing
  • 3.7 Transfer of Credits
  • 3.8 M.S. Degree Learning Goals and Assessment
• 4 Ph.D. Program in Computer Science
  • 4.1 Requirements for Admission to the Ph.D. Program
  • 4.2 Financial Aid
  • 4.3 Course Load
  • 4.4 Study Plans for Ph.D.
  • 4.5 Doctoral Requirements
  • 4.6 Thesis format
  • 4.7 Master of Philosophy
  • 4.8 Scholastic Standing
  • 4.9 Transfer of Credits
  • 4.10 ``In-house'' Residence for Ph.D.
  • 4.11 Ph.D.'s Recently Granted
  • 4.12 Ph.D. Degree Learning Goals and Assessment
• 5 Overview of the Department's Research and Teaching
  • 5.1 Areas of Research within the Department
  • 5.2 Research Laboratories and Groups
  • 5.3 Grant-Supported Research Projects
  • 5.4 Curriculum
• 6 Courses in DCS
  • 6.1 Taking Courses as a CS Graduate Student
  • 6.2 LIST OF COURSES AVAILABLE FOR GRADUATE CREDIT
  • 6.3 Some Relevant Courses in Other Departments
  • 6.4 Short Descriptions of Other Undergraduate Courses
• 7 Activities and Facilities within the Department
  • 7.1 Department Organization
  • 7.2 Laboratory for Computer Science Research (LCSR)
  • 7.3 Computing Environment
  • 7.4 Libraries
  • 7.5 Computer Science Graduate Student Society (CSGSS)
  • 7.6 Computer Science Colloquia and Seminars
• 8 Relevant Activities outside the Department
  • 8.1 Research Centers
  • 8.2 Cooperative Program with Princeton University
• 9 Other Important Information