Program Requirements

Major and Honours Programs

Students planning to complete a Major or Honours program in Computer Science register in the Faculty of Engineering. Students registered in another faculty may transfer into a BSc program in the Faculty of Engineering (see “Transfers from Other Faculties”).

All students planning to complete a Major or Honours Program in Computer Science must file a Record of Degree Program form before registering for third year in the Faculty of Engineering. Computer Science Degree Programs are submitted to the Computer Science Advising Office.

Admission to the Honours Program

Students who wish to be admitted to the Honours Program should apply to the Honours Adviser on completion of their second year. Entry requires a minimum GPA of 6.0 in all required second-year CSC, SENG, MATH and STAT courses.

Students may be admitted to the Honours Program upon completion of their third year provided they have a GPA of at least 6.0 in all CSC, SENG, MATH and STAT courses taken in their third year based on a minimum of 12 units of course work for that year.

A GPA of 6.0 in third year is needed to progress to fourth year in the Honours Program. Students who do not achieve this GPA will be required to transfer to the Major Program.

BSc Honours: Course Requirements

BSc Major: Course Requirements

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. STAT 255 or 260 may be taken as early as the second term of the first year.

3. These 15 units must include at least 1.5 units of Computer Science or SENG courses at the 300 level or above.

4. Any 400-level SENG course can be substituted for one of these CSC electives.

5. Students with equivalent experience may replace CSC 499 by 1.5 units of 400-level CSC.

Major in Computer Science (Bioinformatics Option)

Second- and Third-year Courses Sequence A: Probabilistic Modelling Emphasis

Second- and Third-year Courses Sequence B: Biochemistry Emphasis

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. A Co-op work term in the area of Bioinformatics, plus 1.5 units of CSC at the 400 level can replace CSC 498.

3. These electives must include 3 units of CSC at the 400 level, and 1.5 units of CSC or SENG at the 400 level.

Major in Computer Science (Business Option)

This program is intended for students who wish to supplement studies in Computer Science with studies in Business. Entry to the program is limited. Students must be admitted to the program before registering in any Business courses. This is a mandatory Co-op program. Information on eligibility and application to the program is available from the Computer Science Advising Office.

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. STAT 255 or 260 can be taken as early as the second term of the first year.

3. COM 341 requires Statistics as a pre- or corequisite.

4. All 400 level Business courses require COM 220, 240, 250, 270, 341 as prerequisite.

5. These 9 units of electives must include at least 3 units chosen from Computer Science or SENG at the 300 or 400 level, or Business at the 400 level.

Major in Computer Science (Computer Communications & Networks Option)

This program is for students who wish to acquire a strong background in Communications and Networks. The Co-op option or the work experience option is strongly recommended.

1. Strongly recommended are ECON 103 plus PSYC 100 A & B or two from the list of COM 100, ECON 100, ECON 111, ECON 112.

2. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

3. Strongly recommended amongst the electives are one of COM 220, ECON 112, ECON 203 and ECON 205.

4. A course chosen from the topics list for the computer networks option may be substituted.

Major in Computer Science (Computer Graphics and Gaming Option)

This program is for students who wish to acquire a strong background in graphics. The Co-op option or the work experience option is recommended.

1. Recommended are PSYC 100A and B or PHYS 120 and ART 100-level

2. Students are strongly recommended to complete SENG 265 and MATH 211 before taking CSC 205

3. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

4. STAT 260 may be taken as early as the second term of the first year.

5. Recommend CSC 299.

6. Recommend SENG 310, CSC 326, CSC 426

7. Recommend CSC 490 courses with the Graphics Faculty

Major in Computer Science (Mechatronics and Embedded Systems Option)

This program provides theoretical and practical training in microprocessors, software, electronics, sensors and actuators, and their integration into designs for mechatronics and embedded systems. The uniqueness associated with mechatronics comes from its exploitation of real-time computation to create intelligent electro-mechanical systems.

Students are advised that because of restricted facilities and staff, it may be necessary to limit the offering of this program.

Enrolment in this program is limited. This is a mandatory Co-op program. Information on eligibility and application to the program is available from the Computer Science Advising Office.

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. Students must contact the Computer Science Co-op Advising Office in order to register for MATH 110.

Major in Computer Science (Software Engineering Option)

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. STAT 255 or 260 may be taken as early as the second term of the first year.

Major in Computer Science (Theory Option)

This program is for students who wish to acquire a strong background in the Theory of Computer Science.

1. ENGL 225 can be substituted for ENGR 240.

2. STAT 260 can be taken as early as the second term of the first year.