Honours Computer Science (BSc)
The aim of this BSc program is to develop a strong understanding of the basic principles of computer science, while providing the opportunity for specialization according to students' interests. The program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent).
This schedule serves as a guide to the order that the courses may be taken. Students may follow a different schedule of their choice.
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Fall Term | Winter Term |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | CP104 Introduction to Programming MA110* Intro to Differential & Integral Calculus (or MA103 Calculus I) MA122 Introductory Linear Algebra PC131 Mechanics (or PC141 Mechanics for Life Sciences) 0.5 elective credit |
CP114 Data Structures CP120 Digital Electronics MA110* Intro to Differential & Integral Calculus (0.5 elective credit if MA103 taken in Fall) MA121 Introduction to Mathematical Proofs PC132 Thermodynamics & Waves (or PC142 Thermodynamics & Waves for Life Sciences) |
| Year 2 | CP213 Intro to Object-Oriented Programming MA205 Differential Equations I 1.5 elective credits |
CP216 Microprocessor I CP217 Introduction to System Programming MA238 Discrete Mathematics 1 elective credit (MA222 Linear Algebra recommended) |
| Year 3 | CP312 Algorithm Design and Analysis I CP317 Software Engineering CP386 Operating Systems MA240 Introduction to Probability & Statistics 0.5 elective credit |
CP315 Introduction to Scientific Computing |
| Year 4 | 2.5 elective credits | CP414 Foundations of Computing 2 elective credits |
Regulations
- The electives must include:
- at least three senior CP credits among which at least one credit must be at the 400 level
- at least one half-credit in Curriculum Division A
- at least one half-credit in Curriculum Division B.
- For progression into the next year, and for graduation, the requirement is:
- a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.00 (C-) calculated on the Computer Science courses
- a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 4.00 (C-).
- Maximum of 7 100-level credits are allowed.
Notes
All courses listed are one-half credit, except for courses marked with:
* 1 credit course
