The Division of Computing The Division of Computing and Mathematics at UHCLand Mathematics at UHCL

Barrios TecnologiesBarrios TecnologiesApril 25, 2008April 25, 2008

Dr. Kwok-Bun YueDr. Kwok-Bun YueProfessor and Chair, CSProfessor and Chair, CS

Chair, Division of Computing and MathematicsChair, Division of Computing and MathematicsUniversity of Houston-Clear LakeUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake

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ResearchResearch

Publications of 21 faculty members in Publications of 21 faculty members in 2007:2007:• 15 refereed journal papers 15 refereed journal papers • 26 refereed conference papers 26 refereed conference papers • 1.95 papers per faculty.1.95 papers per faculty.

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ProgramsPrograms

Computer Science: M.S. and B.S.Computer Science: M.S. and B.S. Computer Information Systems: M.S. Computer Information Systems: M.S.

and B.S.and B.S. Mathematics: B.A., B.S., M.S.Mathematics: B.A., B.S., M.S. Statistics: M.S.Statistics: M.S.

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CS and CIS ProgramsCS and CIS Programs

~300 students.~300 students. Both accredited by the Accreditation Board Both accredited by the Accreditation Board

of Engineering & Technology (ABET).of Engineering & Technology (ABET). CIS: First Texas university accredited by CIS: First Texas university accredited by

ABET under Information System Criteria.ABET under Information System Criteria. Strong balance of theory and practical Strong balance of theory and practical

skills: prepare graduate for jobs.skills: prepare graduate for jobs.

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CS and CIS TechnologiesCS and CIS Technologies

Quick adoption of leading Quick adoption of leading technologies. E.g.: adopted:technologies. E.g.: adopted:• CGI-Perl, Java: 1996CGI-Perl, Java: 1996• ASP: 1997ASP: 1997• XML/XSLT, .NET, J2EE: 1999XML/XSLT, .NET, J2EE: 1999• Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. AJAX): 2005Web 2.0 technologies (e.g. AJAX): 2005• Sensor Network: 2006Sensor Network: 2006

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CS & CIS FacultyCS & CIS Faculty

Active in research: e.g. Dr. Terry Active in research: e.g. Dr. Terry Feagin just won the UHCL Feagin just won the UHCL Distinguished Research AwardDistinguished Research Award

Emphasis on teaching: various Emphasis on teaching: various recipients and finalists of top level recipients and finalists of top level university teaching awards.university teaching awards.

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Some Research InterestsSome Research Interests

Data miningData mining Numerical methodsNumerical methods Internet technologyInternet technology Computer securityComputer security Pattern matchingPattern matching DatabaseDatabase Information SystemsInformation Systems

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CS/CIS CoursesCS/CIS Courses

Small Sizes: averaged about 15 for Small Sizes: averaged about 15 for graduate courses and 20 for graduate courses and 20 for undergraduate courses.undergraduate courses.

Surrounding industry has sponsored Surrounding industry has sponsored more than 100 capstone projects.more than 100 capstone projects.

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Scholarship & ResourcesScholarship & Resources

• Excellent undergraduate scholarship Excellent undergraduate scholarship awards by National Science awards by National Science Foundation and Texas State (> $1.2 Foundation and Texas State (> $1.2 millions)millions)

• Equipment grants from NSF > $350K.Equipment grants from NSF > $350K.

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Some Practical CS/CIS CoursesSome Practical CS/CIS Courses Web Application DevelopmentWeb Application Development Network ProgrammingNetwork Programming Java and Advanced JavaJava and Advanced Java Numerical MethodsNumerical Methods .NET Development.NET Development XML Application DevelopmentXML Application Development Data MiningData Mining Computer SecurityComputer Security Network SecurityNetwork Security E-CommerceE-Commerce

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Mathematics and StatisticsMathematics and Statistics

Balance between theory and Balance between theory and practical applications.practical applications.

Extensive uses of mathematics Extensive uses of mathematics software.software.

STAT M.S. Program designed to STAT M.S. Program designed to accept engineering students.accept engineering students.

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Math/Stat FacultyMath/Stat Faculty

Active research and collaboration Active research and collaboration with other leading universities.with other leading universities.

Received many external grants.Received many external grants. Math Teacher Certificate Exam: 23 Math Teacher Certificate Exam: 23

score above national averagescore above national average Teaching emphasized: including Teaching emphasized: including

supporting Math education supporting Math education certificate.certificate.

Formed the Math Center.Formed the Math Center.

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Some Math/Stat CoursesSome Math/Stat Courses

MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics For MATH 3334 Probability and Statistics For Scientists and EngineersScientists and Engineers

MATH 4136 Mathematics Software ApplicationMATH 4136 Mathematics Software Application MATH 5316 Ordinary Differential Equation and MATH 5316 Ordinary Differential Equation and

Dynamic SystemsDynamic Systems MATH 5431 Mathematical Modeling in Applied MATH 5431 Mathematical Modeling in Applied

ScienceScience STAT 5631 Reliability and Survival Analysis STAT 5631 Reliability and Survival Analysis STAT 5535 Experimental Designs and Analysis STAT 5535 Experimental Designs and Analysis STAT 5532 Linear Models And Regression AnalysisSTAT 5532 Linear Models And Regression Analysis

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