Course descriptions

The Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering programs all consist of required core courses and elective courses.

Bachelor of Computer Science

The Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) program consists of 40 courses:

14 computer science core courses
5 mathematics and statistics core courses
10 breadth courses from the faculties of Arts, Engineering, Management and Science
7 technical electives
4 free electives

Students can use free electives to complete a specialization in cybersecurity, a minor in another field, or simply to acquire greater breadth in their studies.

The BCS program is normally completed in eight study terms. A common first year for BCS students includes:

Intro. to Computer Programming I and II (in Java)
Overview of Computer Science
Discrete Structures
Data and Information Management
Intro. to Calculus I and II
Three elective courses

Students pursuing a concurrent program will replace their first-year elective courses with coursework toward their second degree in arts or science.

Detailed program information

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering (BScSwE) program consists of 47 courses:

37 core courses in computer science, information systems, engineering and mathematics
Three science electives
Four technical electives
Three complementary studies electives

The BScSwE program is normally completed in eight study terms. A common first year for BScSwE students includes:

Intro. to Computer Programming I and II (in Java)
Intro. to Calculus I and II
Intro. to Linear Algebra, Physics, Chemistry, Electricity and Magnetism
Engineering Design and Communication