Department of Computer and Information Science

Faculty and Fields of Interest

Amir Akhavan Masoumi information security, complex systems science, data visualization, cognitive load analysis

Ramprasad Balasubramanian computer vision, robotics, artificial intelligence

Yuchou Chang computational imaging, artificial intelligence, brain-computer interface

Adnan El-Nasan computer architecture, operating systems

Hua Fang computational statistics, machine learning, pattern recognition

Long Jiao wireless security, spectrum sharing, deep learning

Firas Khatib bioinformatics, crowd-sourcing

Gokhan Kul cybersecurity, database security, digital forensics, computer systems

Yi Liu software engineering, secure software development, geospatial data science

Yukui Luo hardware security, cloud-FPGA virtualization, deep learning

Ashokkumar Patel cybersecurity, machine learning, big data analytics, biomatrices-based trustworthy secure cyberspace

Clinton Rogers game design, neural networks, artificial intelligence

Ming Shao transfer learning, social media analytics, deep feature learning

Iren Valova artificial intelligence, neural networks, image processing

Haiping Xu (chairperson) software engineering, distributed computing, deep learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity

Jiawei Yuan cybersecurity, UAV security, network security

Computer Science majors develop an in-depth understanding of both software and hardware, and gain extensive hand-on experience during their studies. This prepares them for employment opportunities in both the computer industry and business fields, as well as provides a solid foundation for advanced study at the graduate level. The department offers comprehensive major and minor programs to meet varying academic interest and career aspirations.

The undergraduate Computer Science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Qualified computer science majors can benefit from the Cooperative Education program offered in cooperation with the local computer industry.

The CIS Department also offers a Master of Science Degree in Computer Science with a broad range of required and elective courses in theoretical computer science, computer systems, software engineering, parallel and distributed computing, data visualization, artificial intelligence, computer networks, and cybersecurity. See the Graduate Catalog for information.

Department Mission

To offer the strongest Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and ABET accredited program in Massachusetts
To offer graduate programs in Computer Science of intellectual rigor
To maintain Computer Science research programs supporting the university’s mission
To meet regional and state needs through education and industrial and community outreach
To build a satisfying and career enhancing environment at UMass Dartmouth
To help build an interdisciplinary intellectual environment at UMass Dartmouth
To maintain curricula to meet the computer fluency needs of all UMass Dartmouth students

Program Educational Objectives

Program Educational Objectives of the Bachelors degree program in Computer Science at UMass Dartmouth.

I. Our graduates will successfully apply their Computer Science knowledge and skills in their careers.

II. Our graduates will work effectively with others.

III. Our graduates will pursue life-long learning and professional development.

Student Outcomes

To meet the program goals, the Computer and Information Science Department, through its major in computer science, seeks to produce graduates who have an ability to:

1. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions

2. Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline

3. Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts

4. Reorganize professional responsibilities and make informed judgements in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles

5. Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline

6. Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions

Computer Science Minors

Students interested in a minor should contact the CIS Department for additional information. The department offers five different minors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Game Design, Computer Science, Computer Science Cybersecurity, and Mobile Application Development, each with the emphasis indicated.

To declare a minor, the student must be a degree candidate and receive permission from the CIS Department as well as the College of Engineering. Prospective minors are encouraged to inquire and plan their minor early because the structure of requirements could necessitate the use of more than six semesters. Courses completed prior to formal declaration will count toward the minor program. Minors consist of at least 18 credits, of which 9 credits must be at the upper division (300-400) level. A department offering a minor may establish other requirements beyond these minimal requirements.

A minor must be completed at the time of the degree and will be so noted on the student’s transcript. A student cannot be readmitted to the University to complete only a minor.