Areas of Computer Emphasis at University of Maryland

• Computer Science deals with software and software systems. Topics include operating systems, networks, graphics, database management systems, software engineering, advanced object-oriented programming, theory and algorithms, and numerical analysis. There is an emphasis on programming and the issues and tools involved with programming. One of the most important tools is a solid foundation in mathematics. In addition to the required courses in computer science, a student must take both Calculus I, Calculus II as well as a statistics and one other mathematics course both beyond Calculus II. For further information, visit www.cs.umd.edu, email ugrad@cs.umd.edu, or call 301-405-2672.
  
  
• Information Systems, Specialization Business focuses on the data processing skills, the analytical skills, and the managerial plus organizational knowledge required to design and manage information systems and applications based on business and customer requirements. In addition to a broad grounding in the key functional areas of marketing, operations, accounting and finance, this major develops in-depth knowledge of information processing technology, information systems implementation, project management, and management science and statistics. Students must take Calculus I, Calculus II, and a statistics course. For more information, visit www.rhsmith.umd.edu/undergrad/is.htm.
  
  
• Electrical Engineering deals with, among other topics, computer hardware. A student studying electrical engineering may include in the plan of study computer systems, communications systems, control systems, engineering electromagnetics, microelectronics, and power systems. A core of required electrical engineering courses as well as a chemistry course, three physics courses, and four mathematics courses starting with Calculus I is followed by a number of electives in electrical engineering, which allow either breadth or specialization. For further information, visit www.ece.umd.edu or email eceadvis@deans.umd.edu.
  
  
• Computer Engineering develops a solid foundation in hardware and software, with emphasis on issues that are on the interface between the two, such as computer architecture, network architecture, and operating systems. The program includes both electrical engineering and computer science courses as well as a chemistry course, two physics courses, and at least three mathematics courses starting with Calculus I. For further information, visit www.ece.umd.edu or email eceadvis@deans.umd.edu.

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