Faculty Web Pages
Choose a name to open their web page. Where a faculty member does not keep a separate site, the link goes to their UNLV profile. For offices and phone numbers, see the department directory.
All faculty (27)
- James Andro-Vasko
- Shaikh Arifuzzaman UNLV profile
- Alex St. Aubin
- Wolfgang Bein UNLV profile
- Hal Berghel
- Samuel Black
- John Businge
- Kishore Chidella
- Benjamin Cisneros
- Jorge Fonseca Cacho
- Laxmi Gewali UNLV profile
- Ju-Yeon Jo UNLV profile
- Mingon Kang UNLV profile
- Yoohwan Kim UNLV profile
- Lawrence Larmore UNLV profile
- John Minor
- Prashant Modekurthy
- Fatma Nasoz
- Jan "Matt" Pedersen UNLV profile
- Sohini Roy
- Bryar Shareef
- Junggab Son
- Andreas Stefik UNLV profile
- Kazem Taghva
- Chuck Tessler
- Zuobin Xiong
- Yichi Zhang
Department News
- Latest Computer Science news is loading. You can also read it at unlv.edu/cs.
Degree Programs
The department is the largest academic unit in the College of Engineering. The B.S. in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
A mathematically rigorous curriculum in algorithms, systems and software that follows the ACM model curriculum and prepares students for industry, research and graduate study. ABET-accredited.
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Core computer science techniques applied to another field such as business, biology, psychology or design, including 15 credits in an application area outside computer science.
- Undergraduate
Minor in Computer Science
The essential tools and algorithms of computer science for students majoring in another field.
- Graduate
Master of Science in Computer Science
Advanced study and research with thesis, project, integrated BS-MS and exam tracks.
- Graduate
Master of Science in Data Analytics
An interdisciplinary degree drawing on six colleges: programming, databases, machine learning and statistics, with a capstone on real data. Open to students from any undergraduate field.
- Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
Original research at the frontiers of computer science, through comprehensive and qualifying exams to a dissertation.
Research Centers
Center for Information Technology and Algorithms (CITA)
Theoretical and applied information technology research: online algorithms, combinatorial optimization, approximation and adaptive methods, with applications in homeland security, e-healthcare, e-learning and entertainment engineering. Directed by Wolfgang Bein (Computer Science) and Shahram Latifi (Electrical and Computer Engineering). About CITA
Cybersecurity
UNLV's information assurance program is recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. Cybersecurity at UNLV
Advising Reference
Quick answers for advising students. Each line links to the official page, which is the authority if anything differs.
| Topic | What to know | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate advising | College of Engineering Advising Center, WHA-2, 702-895-2522, Monday–Friday 8–noon and 1–5. Students book through Rebel Success Hub; quick questions go to the A.S.K. queue. | Advising Center |
| Tutoring | Engineering Subjects Tutoring Lab, TBE A309, drop-in Monday–Friday 10–5 during the semester. Covers supported CS courses. | Tutoring |
| M.S. admission | Two letters, GPA 2.75 overall or 3.0 in the last two years, background courses with a B average, GRE. All materials by August 1 (Fall) or December 1 (Spring). | Admissions |
| M.S. requirements | 30 credits at the 600/700 level: at least 24 in CS and 18 in CS at the 700 level; CS 656, 660 and 677 unless already taken; up to 6 credits of CS 791 (thesis) or 3 of CS 790 (project). GPA 3.0 or higher. | M.S. requirements |
| Ph.D. admission | GPA 3.70 in post-baccalaureate work, three letters, statement of purpose, GRE 315 or higher. | Admissions |
| Ph.D. requirements | 48 credits; written comprehensive exam (offered twice a year, within two years of entry) in four core areas: automata and computability, algorithms and data structures, programming languages and compilers, operating systems and architecture, plus two application areas; oral qualifying exam; dissertation and defense. | Ph.D. requirements |
| Assistantships | 20 hours a week, 6–9 credits a semester, monthly stipend and tuition waiver for degree courses. Applications to the Graduate College by February 1 (Fall) or October 1 (Spring). | Assistantships |
| Graduate contacts | Computer Science: Fatma Nasoz, graduate coordinator, 702-895-0097. Data Analytics: Kazem Taghva, 702-895-0873. | Contacts |
| Policies | Credit by exam, independent study, academic integrity. | Student resources |
Accessible Thesis Template
The UNLV Accessible Thesis template for Overleaf is built to meet current federal accessibility requirements for theses and dissertations. Students open the template, then use Copy in Overleaf to start their own document.
Teaching & IT Help
CS System Administration troubleshoots non-OIT devices, sets up access to department servers, and helps with general technical needs in the department. Start with a ticket so the request is tracked.
- Submit an IT ticketCS System Administration queue
- Cyrus ServerDepartment Linux login server for courses
- Lab desktops anywhereWindows and Ubuntu through Omnissa Horizon
- Y: drive storageThe same files on every CS system
- CS labsB361, A301, B346 and RLL 272
- System statusLive status of department services
Need a personal faculty page on web.cs.unlv.edu, a course account on the Cyrus Server, or lab software installed for a class? Submit a ticket or email csadmin@unlv.edu with the course and term.