Computer Networks

Total Units: 32

Required Course (4 units):

• CSCI 570 - Analysis of Algorithms (4)

Computer Networks - Required Emphasis Courses* (12 units):

• EE 450 - Introduction to Computer Networks (4)
• CSCI 551 - Computer Communications (4)
• CSCI 555 - Advanced Operating Systems (4)

You must take 16 units from the following:

• CSCI 530 - Security Systems (4)
• CSCI 531 - Applied Cryptography (4)
• CSCI 556 - Introduction to Cryptography (4)
• CSCI 558 - Internetworking and Distributed Systems Laboratory (3)
• CSCI 590 - Directed Research (1-2, max 2)
• CSCI 591 - Computer Science Research Colloquium Units: (1, max 2)
• CSCI 599 - Special Topics (4)
• EE 532 - Wireless Internet and Pervasive Computing (3)
• EE 550 - Data Networks: Design and Analysis (4)
• EE 555 - Broadband Network Architectures (3)
• EE 558 - Optical Fiber Communication Systems (3)
• Additional 500-level CSCI courses
• 600-level CSCI Course (adviser approval required)
• Non-Computer Science Course from the approved list

*CSCI 402 is a prerequisite for CSCI 551, 555, and 558L. CSCI 402 is automatically waived for graduate CS students.

A maximum of 2 units of CSCI 590 and a maximum of 2 units of CSCI 591 may be applied.

Thesis courses (CSCI 594a, CSCI 594b, CSCI 594z) and Internship courses (ENGR 595a, ENGR 595b, ENGR 595z) are not eligible for elective credit.

• There is no examination required for the degree.
• Prerequisites must be taken prior to an advanced course. Even if a prerequisite is waived, you may not take the prerequisite course AFTER taking the advanced course.
• Internship and Thesis credits cannot count as elective units toward the degree.
• CSCI 590 Directed Research is a variable unit course, and can be taken for one or two units. A maximum of two units can apply toward the degree.
• CSCI 591 Research Colloquium can be taken a maximum of two times for one unit each.
• There is no cumulative examination required for the degree.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.00 must be earned on all course work applied toward the M.S. degree and all graduate course work taken at USC.
• Other requirements for the M.S. degree are the same as set forth in the general requirements for graduate degrees.
• This program has been discontinued effective Fall 2024.