Computer Science Programs

Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Computer Science offers the following programs leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science:

• Major and Honours in Computer Science
• Major in Computer Science (Bioinformatics Option)
• Major in Computer Science (Computer Communications & Networks Option)
• Major in Computer Science (Computer Graphics and Gaming Option)
• Major in Computer Science (Software Engineering Option)
• Major in Computer Science (Theory Option)

Students who plan to pursue one of these programs and who meet the qualifications set out below should apply to the Undergraduate Admissions Office and should indicate that they wish to register in the Faculty of Engineering for their first year of study.

Students may complete a combined degree program in the following areas offered by the faculties indicated:

• Faculty of Fine Arts
• Music and Computer Science
• Visual Arts and Computer Science
• Faculty of Human and Social Development
• Health Information Science and Computer Science
• Faculty of Science
• Computer Science and Mathematics
• Computer Science and Statistics
• Physics and Computer Science
• Faculty of Social Sciences
• Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)
• Psychology and Computer Science

Students undertaking a combined degree program normally register in the faculty offering the degree as indicated above. Students are advised to consult the specific degree requirements for the combined program, particularly regarding admission requirements, application and possible enrolment limitations.

Students may also undertake a BSc or BA General degree program.

Students undertaking a General degree in Computer Science normally register in the faculty offering the second specialization area of their degree in their first year.

Students may also complete a Minor in Computer Science.

Computer Science Co-operative Education Programs

Please refer to the Faculty of Engineering Co-operative Education Programs General Regulations.

Computer Science/Mathematics Work Experience Program

Please refer to the Faculty of Engineering Co-operative Education Programs General Regulations.

Graduate Programs

The department of Computer Science offers the following graduate degrees: MA, MSc, PhD. For information, please see the UVic Graduate Calendar.

Academic Advice

Students considering or enrolled in a Major or Honours Program in Computer Science should seek academic advice through the Computer Science Advising Office. Students considering or enrolled in a combined BSc in Computer Science should seek academic advice from the Computer Science Advising Office and advisers for the second discipline.

Availability of Courses to Students in Other Faculties

All undergraduate courses offered by the department of Computer Science are open to all undergraduate students at the university if the regulations of their degree program permit and prerequisites are met.

Academic Writing Requirement

Students taking a Major, Honours or combined degree program in Computer Science (except for a combined degree with Visual Arts, or a combined degree with Music) take ENGL 135. See “Academic Writing Requirement” for further information.

Limitation of enrolment

Enrolment in certain Computer Science courses may be limited. Enrolment in CSC 100, 105, 106, 110 and 115 is on a first-come first-served basis.

Advanced Placement

Students who demonstrate to the department that they have mastered the material of a course may be granted advanced placement.

Course Credit Restriction

Students may obtain credit for only one Computer Science course in each of the following pairs: