Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
The Qualifying Examination for the Ph.D. in Computer
Computer Science degree will consist of eight questions.
There will be one question from each course in the M.S. Core.
Group 1: Theory
CSCI 6470 Algorithms
CSCI 6610 Automata and Formal Languages
Group 2: Software Design
CSCI 6050 Software Engineering
CSCI 6370 Database Management
CSCI 6570 Compilers
Group 3: System Design
CSCI 6720 Computer Architecture and Organization
CSCI 6730 Operating Systems
CSCI 6760 Computer Networks: Technology and Application
Ph.D. students will need to answer four of the eight questions,
with at least one from each group. Students will have two and a half
hours to take the exam. Seventy percent or higher is required
to pass the exam.
Administered by: Departmental Examination Committee
A student has at most two attempts to pass this exam. |