CSIS选项提供了使用计算机程序和系统进行与现代信息处理有关的各个学科的高级研究和研究机会。信息科学是高度跨学科的，并且涉及信息的分析，收集，分类，操纵，存储，检索和传播。计算机科学处理用于信息创建和操纵的计算方法的理论基础。研究机会涉及广泛的理论和应用主题，包括高级软件工程，人工智能，计算机网络，计算机视觉和图形，数据库，数据科学，分布式算法和系统，形式方法，信息学，人机交互，机器学习，移动计算和网络安全，光网络，编程语言，实时系统，机器人技术和无线网络。在工业和学术界，信息技术，商业/金融，工程和工业
The CSIS option offers advanced study and research opportunities in various disciplines related to modern information processing using computer programs and systems. Information science is highly interdisciplinary and is concerned with the analysis, collection, classification, manipulation, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information. Computer science deals with the theoretical foundations of computational methods for information creation and manipulation. Research opportunities span a wide range of theoretical and application topics including advanced software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer networks, computer vision and graphics, databases, data science, distributed algorithms and systems, formal methods, informatics, human-computer interaction, machine learning, mobile computing and cyber security, optical networks, programming languages, real-time systems, robotics, and wireless networks. Career opportunities are plentiful in the areas of information technology, business/financial, engineering and industry, health and human services, and government/public policy, both in industry and academia.<br><br>Core Course Requirements<br><br>Five core courses (15 credits) are taken early in the program of study to ensure preparation in the fundamental research and analytical methods in the field.<br><br>Elective Course Requirements<br><br>Elective courses (18 credits) help the student attain depth in focused areas within CSIS as well as breadth in a minor area of study. Major electives are drawn from computer science/engineering and from decision information sciences.