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Old 12-13-2007, 04:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
CalmLogic
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I assume you are applying for a PhD program for Fall 2008, correct?

What is the research area you are interested in for future studies? Is it still computer vision and computer graphics?

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Most of the course in Masters I have taken was on computer graphics and advanced computer graphics courses , related to my research area but not basic CS courses.
If you have completed couresework in a computer vision, computer graphics, machine learning, or other computer science class that required some knowledge of algorithm complexity, data structures, discrete math, etc., one thought is to ask a recommender to mention that in the recommendation letter. Many CS electives require some knowledge of discrete math, data structures, or algorithm complexity (big O notation, etc.).

Similarly, if you ever taken the GATE CS exam, a recommender could mention that in a letter as a way of showing your CS background.

Please let me know which, if any, of the following courses you have taken:

discrete math or graph theory
computer architecture
operating systems
theory of computation
principles/theory of programming languages


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I have seen that most of the universities requires some basic CS courses like data structure and algorithm which i did not complete.
Yes, but they are also assuming that such people don't have an MS in computer science, so I would strongly recommend asking their graduate admissions specialist/advisor about your unique situation.

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Can someone please suggest some universities where there is not such strict requirement?
Worse come to worse, there is always UT Dallas, and their application deadline isn't until May 1 for international applications.

Last edited by CalmLogic : 12-13-2007 at 05:07 PM.
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