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Concurrent BCS/BSc Degree Program
Most scientific careers now require a thorough background in computing. Many
careers in the computing field require primary knowledge in a scientific application
area. The Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Computer Science offer students a
program in which to pursue a science major and a complete computer science
education. Students may enroll in a concurrent degree program in which at the end
of 5 years of study a student will graduate with both a BSc with a major in Biology,
Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics, and a BCS. Selection of a
Majors/Honours program in CS or participation in the Co-op program will lengthen
the student's program. The program is designed so that if a student decides to opt
for BCS alone, the adjustments can be easily made. Students in the concurrent
degree program are able to count many of their courses toward the requirements of
both degrees so it is important to select courses carefully from the outset, in
consultation with an advisor.
Admission requirements:
Students must satisfy the admission requirements for both the Bachelor of
Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science as given in Section B.
Course Selections
While the first and second years given below are typical, the third, fourth and fifth
year will depend on the CS and Science degree programs chosen (Major, Honours,
etc.)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3,4,5
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CS 1073 , 1083 , MATH 1003 , 1013 , (or 1053 , 1063 ) plus six
term lecture courses in first year science, four of which are
accompanied by labs, chosen from Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
and Earth Sciences. The particular sciences and labs chosen will
depend on the intended Science program.
CS 1303 or MATH 2203 , CS 2043 , CS 2253 , MATH 2213 , one
of CS 2333 , INFO 1103 , or CS 2383 , plus MATH 2003 , plus 6
term courses in Science (minimum 18 ch) chosen in consultation
and with the approval of the advisor in your chosen Science
discipline. Students planning to major or honour in Mathematics
are strongly recommended to choose MATH 2203 rather than CS
1303. Note: Credit will be given for only one of CS 1303 and
MATH 2203.
These must be arranged in consultation with your CS and Science
advisors and will be different for each student.