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Computer Science

With more Computer Science professors and researchers than any other university in Atlantic Canada, HÂþ»­ Computer Science provides students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our ever-changing field. From animation and gaming to artificial intelligence and robotics, HÂþ»­ Computer Science students reach beyond programming to stand at the forefront of technological innovation.

Student skills

  • Software design
  • Programming computers
  • Developing websites
  • Testing software reliability and user experience
  • Technical support
  • Data management
  • Designing and evaluating data networks

Industries

  • Government
  • Technology
  • Online business
  • Telecommunications
  • Gaming
  • Energy
  • Defence

Past roles

  • Software engineer
  • Content management system developer
  • System administrator
  • Website designer
  • PHP developer
  • Application specialist
  • Computer programmer
  • Computer help desk assistant

Past employers

  • North American Construction Group
  • Syncrude Canada
  • HÂþ»­ University
  • IBM Canada
  • Shell Canada
  • J.D. Irving Limited
  • National Research Council Canada
  • Telus
  • Department of National Defence

Work term schedule

There are 2 intakes, one in Fall and one in Winter. Your work term schedule is dependant on your intake date.Ìý

Ìý Fall Winter Summer
2nd year Study Study Work term 1
3rd year Study Work term 2 Study
4th year Work term 3 Study Study
5th year Graduation Ìý Ìý

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Ìý Fall Winter Summer
2nd year Off Study Study
3rd year Work term 1 Study Work term 2
4th year Study Work term 3 Study
5th year Study Graduation Ìý

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Coursework

Typical courses completed prior to work term 1

  • Computer Science 1-3
  • Calculus 1 & 2
  • Matrix Theory & Linear Algebra
  • Discrete Structures 1
  • Software Development
  • Computer Organization & Assembly Language
  • Data & Knowledge Fundamentals
  • Business, Science or Engineering
  • 2 science classes w/ lab
  • Communication Skills
  • 2 English / writing
  • Humanities / Social Science
  • 3 electives (1000+ & 2000+)

Additional courses typically completed prior to work term 2

  • Operating Systems
  • Social, Ethical & Professional Issues
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Business, Science or Engineering
  • Elective (2000+)

Additional courses typically completed prior to work term 3

  • Software Engineering
  • Algorithm Analysis 1
  • Network Computing
  • Business, Science or Engineering
  • Elective (2000+)

Additional courses typically completed prior to graduation

  • 3 Computer Science (3000+)
  • 3 Computer Science (4000+)
  • 4 electives (2000+)
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Average pay rates during co-op

Hourly $ 19.00

Department

Faculty of Computer Science: .