Computer Science

Computer science examines a field that plays a leading role in modern society and shapes technological capabilities and future developments.

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Credential: BSc
Program length: 3 years (BSc) or 4 years (non-co-op Honours BSc); a 4-year non-direct-entry BSc option is also listed.
Campus: Thunder Bay; Barrie STEM Hub (Orillia listed on program index)
Co-op: Yes

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YOUR STUDIES

What will you study?

First-year overview

MATH 1171, 1271; COMP 1411, 1431; 1 FCE from first-year English/History/Philosophy; 1 FCE elective; + BUSI 1511 & SOCI 2755 (Business Focus) or 1 FCE Type C (Science Focus).

Specializations / streams

Streams: Business Focus (leads to Entrepreneurship Certificate) and Science Focus
specializations: Game Programming, Health Informatics
college transfer pathways (Confederation, Georgian)

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Program structure

Faculty / department

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Study format

full time or part time

Delivery mode

Not specified

Honours option

Yes

Minor options

Yes

Minor in Computer Science.

Capstone / final-year project

Not specified

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Listed prerequisite courses

English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U)

Grade range / admission notes

Minimum 70% overall average (top 6 Grade 12 U/M courses); higher averages may be required where demand exceeds spaces. No published cut-off.

Supplementary application

Not required

Portfolio / audition

Not required

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Take your learning beyond class.

Co-op available; optional summer work periods after 1st and 2nd year (COMP 1990, 2990) at Chair's discretion; formal work period assignments begin winter term of third year.

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Co-op availability

Yes

Internship option

Not specified

Placement / practicum

Not specified

CAREER PATHWAYS

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Career paths

Health Informatics Specialist, Web Developer, Webmaster, Computer Network Specialist, Game Developer, Information Specialist, Security Specialist, Mobile Application Developer

Employers listed

IBM, Environment Canada, RIM, Atomic Energy of Canada, Canadian Grain Commission, CIBC

Professional pathways / licensure

Not specified

TUITION & FEES

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Collected tuition estimate

$6,104.20 CAD

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