Spring 2013 Undergraduate Calendar

COMPUTER SCIENCE

PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Computer Science (General)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) (With or without Co-op)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) (With or without Co-op)
Bachelor of Science (Honours Computer Information Systems)
Bachelor of Science (Honours Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization) (With or without Co-op)
Concurrent Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)/Bachelor of Education
Other Combined Honours Programs
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Applied Information Technology
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Computer Science (General) for University Graduates
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) for University Graduates
Bachelor of Computer Science (General) (for graduates of St. Clair College Three-Year Diploma in Computer Systems Technology Networking or Equivalent Three-Year CAAT Program)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) (with and without Co-op) (for Graduates of St Clair College Three-Year Diploma in Computer Systems Technology – Networking or Equivalent Three-Year CAAT Program)

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS
Bachelor of Computer Science (General) (for graduates of CIC Cairo BETCH Four-Year Degree)
Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) (for graduates of CIC Cairo BETCH Four-Year Degree)

Additional Information: Program and Cooperative Education Regulations
GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS


Bachelor of Computer Science (General)

Total courses: thirty.

Major requirements: fourteen courses, including 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-322, 60-315, 60-330, 60-334 (or 60-367), plus two additional Computer Science courses.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of the grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-322, 60-315, 60-330, and either 60-334 or 60-367 or both.

Other requirements:
(a)62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-140 or 62-139), and 65-205;
(b)one course from Arts/Languages, and one from Social Sciences;
(c)eleven other courses from any area of study, including Computer Science.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year: ten courses, including 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 62-120 or 62-125, and 62-140 or 62-139 (or 62-130).
Second Year: ten courses, including 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, and 65-205.
Third Year: ten courses, including 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, and 60-334 (or 60-367).

Note: Students who plan to complete an Honours Computer Science degree at a later date should restrict the number of Computer Science courses they take as options, in order to transfer seamlessly into a Computer Science Honours program. These students should consult a program advisor.

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
(This program is available with or without co-op) See Program and Cooperative Education Regulations


Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: twenty-one courses, consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367, 60-440, 60-454, 60-496 or 60-499 (both 6.0 credit hour courses), plus one additional Computer Science course at the 300 or 400 level.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367, 60-440, 60-454, and either 60-496 or 60-499.

Other requirements:
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125) , 62-140 (or 62-139), 62-141, 62-190, 62-369 (or 62-380) and 65-205 (or 65-250);
(b)three courses from Arts, Languages or Social Sciences, with at least one from Arts/Languages and one from Social Sciences;
(c)three courses at the 200-400 level from Mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science (excluding 60-205, 60-207, 60-270, 60-305, 60-336);*
(d) seven other courses from any area of study, including Computer Science.

It is recommended that students pursuing a Multi-media specialization should pick 6 courses (in consultation with an academic advisor) from Visual Arts and Communication Studies.

*Specializations: Students may specialize in one of the following areas. A special annotation will be made on the transcript for a specialization in one of the following areas, if the specified courses are completed:

i) Artificial Intelligence specialization: 60-371; (at least two of 60-377, 60-473, or 60-474); and 60-499 project course (or 60-496 Research Project) on an approved topic in Artificial Intelligence.
ii) Multi-media specialization: 60-350; 60-450; at least one of 60-334 and 60-352; and 60-499 project course (or 60-496 Research Project) on an approved topic in Multi-media.
iii) Networks and Security specialization: 60-467; at least two of 60-368, 60-334, 60-468 and 60-436; and 60-499 project course (or 60-496 Research Project), on an approved topic in Networks and Security.
iv) Game Development specialization: One of (60-350; 60-352), 60-377, 60-477 and 60-499 project course (or 60-496 Research Project) on an approved topic in Game Development.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year: ten courses, including 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 62-120 or 62-125 , 62-140 or 62-139, 62-141 and 62-190.
Second Year: ten courses, including 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, and 65-205 (or 65-250).
Third Year: ten courses, including 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367, and 62-369 (or 62-380).
Fourth Year: ten courses, including 60-440, 60-454, 60-499 (a 6.0 credit hour course).

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing)
(This program is available with or without co-op)See Program and Cooperative Education Regulations

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements: Twenty-two courses consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321 or 60-340, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-367, 60-499 (6 credit course), 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426 or 60-420 and two other Computer Science major courses.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-367, 60, 415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426, and 60-499.

Other requirements:
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205
(b)One course from Arts/Languages, and one from Social Sciences
(c)Thirteen other courses from any area of study, including Computer Science

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year: ten courses, including 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-140 (or 62-130 or 62-139).
Second Year: ten courses, including 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, and 65-205.
Third Year: ten courses, including 60-315, 60-321, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-367.
Fourth Year: ten courses, including 60-422, 60-425, 60-426, 60-499 (a 6.0 credit hour course).


Bachelor of Science (Honours Computer Information Systems)

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Computer Science: seventeen courses, consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-393 or 60-321 or 60-340, 60-499 (a 6.0 credit hour course), plus two additional Computer Science courses at the 300 or the 400 level.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-321 or 60-393 or 60-340, 60-499, 70-151, 70-255, 75-100, 72-270, and 74-231.

Major requirements - Business: nine courses, including 70-151, 70-255, 75-100, 72-270, and 74-231 plus four additional Business courses, but excluding 73-101, 73-102, 73-213, 73-220 and 73-320.

Other requirements:
(a)62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205;
(b)three courses from Arts, Languages or Social Sciences, with at least one from Arts/Languages and one from Social Sciences;
(c)six additional courses from any area of study excluding Business;
(d)41-110, 41-111.

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year: ten courses, including 41-110, 41-111, 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-140), 70-151, and 72-270.
Second Year: ten courses, including 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 65-205, and 74-231, 70-255 and 72-270;
Third Year: ten courses, including 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, and 60-393.
Fourth Year: ten courses, including 60-499 (a 6.0 credit hour course) and two Computer Science courses at the 300 or the 400 level.

Bachelor of Science (Honours Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization)
(This program is available with or without co-op)See Program and Cooperative Education Regulations

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Computer Science: twenty-four courses, consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-280, 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367, 60-411, 60-440, 60-454, 60-480, 60-496 or 60-499 (both 6.0 credit hour courses), plus one additional Computer Science course.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-280, 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367, 60-411, 60-440, 60-454, 60-480, and either 60-496 or 60-499.

Other requirements:
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-140 (or 62-139), 62-141, 62-190, and 65-250 (or 65-205);
(b) any four of 24-210, 26-140, 34-129, 34-228, 46-115, 75-100, or 71-240
(c) two courses from Arts, Languages or Social Sciences, including one from Arts/Languages and one from Social Sciences;
(d) four additional courses from any area of study, including Computer Science.
(e) one course at the 200-400 level from Mathematics/Statistics or Computer Science (excluding 60-205, 60-207, 60-270, 60-305, 60-336).

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year: ten courses, including 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 62-120 or 62-125, 62-140 or 62-139, 62-141 and 62-190.
Second Year: ten courses, including 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-280, and 65-250 (or 65-205).
Third Year: ten courses, including 60-311, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-354, 60-367.
Fourth Year: ten courses, including 60-411, 60-440, 60-454, 60-480, and 60-499 (a 6.0 credit hour course).

To remove any suggestion that the word "engineering," in the context of courses or programs in Computer Science implies the meaning of "engineering" as used in the context of courses or programs in Professional Engineering, it is hereby acknowledged that Software Engineering is a collection of principles, models, methods, and techniques for the development, maintenance, evolution, and reuse of software that meets fundamental performance and quality requirements in an economic and competitive manner.

Other Combined Honours Programs

Total courses: forty.

Major requirements - Computer Science: fourteen courses, consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, and 60-315; plus three additional Computer Science courses at the 300 level or above.

Major requirements - Other Subject: as prescribed by that area of study.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-214, 60-231, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, and 60-315 and those of major courses in the other area of specialization.

Other requirements:
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-140 (or 62-139), 62-141,62-190, 62-369 (or 62-380) and 65-205 (or 65-250);
(b)any additional, non-major requirements as determined by the second area of study;
(c)additional courses, if necessary, from any area of study to a total of forty courses.

Minor in Computer Science

The minor in Computer Science consists of the following courses in which students must maintain an average grade of C- or better: 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, and two of 60-205, 60-254, 60-256, or 60-265.

*NOTE: 60-205 has a prerequisite of 60-104. This is not part of the minor, but would have to be completed before taking 60-205.

Minor in Applied Information Technology

The minor in Applied Information Technology consists of 6 courses in which the student must maintain a grade average of C- or better: 60-104, 60-106 or 60-140, 60-205, 60-207, 60-270, and 60-305.

Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS)

Major Concentration: 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-322, 60-315, 60-330, 60-334, 60-393, 60-367; one course at the 300-level or above. (Other requirements: 60-140, 60-141, 62-140, 62-141.)

Minor Concentration: 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256; one Computer Science course at the 200-level or above; and one Computer Science course at the 300-level or above. (Other requirements: 60-140, 60-141, 62-140, 62-141.)

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES

Bachelor of Computer Science (General) for University Graduates

University graduates with a three-year General, four-year Major or four-year Honours degree (from a discipline other than Computer Science) may apply to the B.C.S (General) degree for University Graduates. This second degree program is offered in two formats:

12-month Full time Degree Program
Major requirements: thirteen courses including, 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334 or 60-367, plus one additional Computer Science course.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334 and/or 60-367.

Other requirements: 62-120 or 62-125, 62-130 (or 62-140 or 62-139), and 65-205.

PROGRAM SEQUENCING

Summer
Intersession (6 week offering starting May): 60-140
Summer (6 week offering starting July): 60-141
12-week term (starting May): 60-100, 60-265 and 65-205

Fall
6 week offering starting September: 60-212
6 week offering starting around October 20: 60-254
12-week term: 60-256, 60-266, one of 62-120 or 62-125, 62-130, 62-140 or 62-139

Winter
12-week: 60-315, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334 or 60-367, Computer Science elective, remaining Math course.



Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) for University Graduates

Admission Requirements:
(i) A 3-year General or a 4-year Honours Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
(ii) Ontario Grade 12 “U” Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or equivalent courses.

Total courses: 25

Major requirements: 22 courses consisting of 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321 or 60-340, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-367, 60-499 (6 credit course), 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426 or 60-420 and two other Computer Science major courses.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-140, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321 or 60-340, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-367, 60-499 (6 credit course), 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426 or 60-420.


Other requirements: 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205.

DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS FOR COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (CAAT) GRADUATES

Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Completion Program for Graduates of St Clair Three-Year Diploma in Computer Systems Technology – Networking or Equivalent Three-Year College of Arts and Applied Technology Diploma Program

Admission Requirements:
1. Graduates of a three-year Computer Science or Computer Programming or Information Technology Diploma program from a college of applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), that is broadly equivalent to the three-year Diploma program T861 (Computer Systems Technology – Networking) offered by St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology at Windsor, Ontario, with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (or a cumulative average of at least a B grade), are eligible, within 10 years of graduation, for admission to Bachelor of Computer Science (General) degree program offered by the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement.
2. Graduates of CAAT program, specified above, applying to the University of Windsor for the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Program more than 10 years after completing the Diploma Program, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (or a cumulative average of at least a B), will require the approval of the Director of the School of Computer Science.
3. In addition to the appropriate three-year Diploma and grade point average, applicants to the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Completion Program are required to have successfully completed Grade 12U Advanced Functions. The successful completion of Grade 12U Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.
4. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Completion Program will obtain the equivalent of 1.5 years of Advanced Standing (or awarded 15 course transfers). Additional credit for courses taken toward the CAAT Diploma will not be permitted.
5. Students are required to complete fifteen (15) courses at the University of Windsor in fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Completion Program.
6. The Bachelor of Computer Science (General) Degree Completion Program will be reviewed and amended, if appropriate, by the School of Computer Science every three years following the approval of the program.

Bachelor of Computer Science (General)
Total courses: 15

Major requirements: eleven courses, consisting of 60-100, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-322, 60-315, 60-330, 60-334.*
*Excluding courses 60-104, 60-140, 60-205, 60-270, 60-275, 60-305, 60-367.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of the grades obtained in 60-100, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-322, 60-315, 60-330, 60-334.

Other requirements: (four courses including)
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125) , 62-130 (or 62-140 or 62-139), and 65-205;
(b) one course from Arts/Languages;

No more than 7 courses can be at the 100 level.

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) (with and without Co-op) Degree Completion Program for Graduates of St Clair Three-Year Diploma in Computer Systems Technology – Networking or Equivalent Three-Year College of Arts and Applied Technology Diploma Program

Admission Requirements:
1. Graduates of a three-year Computer Science or Computer Programming or Information Technology Diploma program from a college of applied Arts and Technology (CAAT), that is broadly equivalent to the three-year Diploma program T861 (Computer Systems Technology – Networking) offered by St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology at Windsor, Ontario, with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (or a cumulative average of at least a B grade), are eligible, within 10 years of graduation, for admission to Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) degree program offered by the School of Computer Science at the University of Windsor under the provisions of this agreement.
2. Graduates of CAAT program, specified above, applying to the University of Windsor for the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) Degree Program more than 10 years after completing the Diploma Program, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (or a cumulative average of at least a B), will require the approval of the Director of the School of Computer Science.
3. In addition to the appropriate three-year Diploma and grade point average, applicants to the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) Degree Completion Program are required to have successfully completed Grade 12U Advanced Functions. The successful completion of Grade 12U Calculus and Vectors is strongly recommended.
4. Students admitted to the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) Degree Completion Program will obtain the equivalent of 1.5 years of Advanced Standing (or awarded 15 course transfers). Additional credit for courses taken toward the CAAT Diploma will not be permitted.
5. Students are required to complete twenty five (25) courses at the University of Windsor in fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) Degree Completion Program.
6. The Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing) Degree Completion Program will be reviewed and amended, if appropriate, by the School of Computer Science every three years following the approval of the program.

Total courses: 25 courses

Major requirements: eighteen courses consisting of 60-100, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321 or 60-340, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-499 (6 credit course), 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426 or 60-420 and 60-499.*
*Excluding courses 60-104, 60-140, 60-205, 60-270, 60-275, 60-305, 60-367.

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-141, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-265, 60-266, 60-315, 60-321 or 60-340, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-426 or 60-420, and 60-499.

Other requirements: (seven courses including)
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205
(b)One course from Arts/Languages
(c)Three other courses from any area of study, including Computer Science*

*Excluding courses 60-104, 60-140, 60-205, 60-270, 60-275, 60-305, 60-367.
No more than 7 courses can be at the 100 level.

For co-op stream, in addition:
The successful completion of at least three co-op work terms


Articulation Agreements for holders of four year CIC Cairo BTech Degree:

Bachelor of Computer Science (General)

Total courses:30 courses consisting of 13 University of Windsor courses that must be completed and 17 University of Windsor courses that can be awarded transfer credits for CIC BTEC courses taken.
Major University of Windsor Course Requirements to Complete seven courses consisting of 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-266, 60-322, 60-330.
The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in courses including 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-266, 60-322, 60-330.

Other University of Windsor Requirements to Complete:
(six courses including)
(a) 62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205,
(b) One course from Social Sciences at the 200 to 400 level.
(c) Two courses from any area of study including Computer Science in 200 to 400 level.

The University of Windsor Requirements that May Be Awarded Transfer Credits:
(Seventeen consisting of)
i) Major Requirements (seven courses consisting of): 60-140, 60-141, 60-265, 60-315, 60-367, 60-393, 60-311.
ii) Other Requirements (b): One Arts/Language elective
iii) Other Requirement (c): Nine other courses consisting of 3 Computer Science courses (60-205, 60-275, 60-305), and 6 Business Courses (75-290, 70-151, 70-255, 71-2xx, 73-101, 74-002).

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours Applied Computing)
(This articulation agreement is for holders of a four year CIC Cairo BTEC Degree)

Total courses: 40 courses consisting of 18 University of Windsor courses that must be completed and 22 University of Windsor courses that can be awarded transfer credits for CIC BTEC courses taken.

Major University of Windsor Course Requirements to Complete:
fourteen courses consisting of: 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-266, 60-321, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-499 (6 credit course).

The major average will be calculated on the basis of grades obtained in 60-100, 60-212, 60-254, 60-256, 60-266, 60-321, 60-322, 60-330, 60-334, 60-415, 60-422, 60-425, 60-499 (6 credit course).

Other University of Windsor Requirements to Complete:
(four courses including)
(a)62-120 (or 62-125), 62-130 (or 62-139 or 62-140), and 65-205,
(b)One course from Social Sciences.

The University of Windsor Requirements that May Be Awarded Transfer Credits:
(Twenty Two consisting of)
i) Major Requirements (eight courses consisting of): 60-140, 60-141, 60-265, 60-315, 60-367, 60-426, 60-311, 60-393.
ii) Other Requirements (b): One Arts/Language elective
iii) Other Requirement (c): Thirteen other courses consisting of 6 Computer Science courses (60-104, 60-205, 60-275, 60-2xx, 60-305, 60-470), and 7 Business Courses (75-1xx, 75-290, 70-151, 70-255, 71-2xx, 73-101, 74-002).



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