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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 CS 1073 , 1083 , two of (INFO 1103, CS 1203, or CS 1303), MATH
1003 , 1013 , (or 1053 , 1063 ) plus four term lecture courses in first year
science, all 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. MATH 2203 may be
substituted for CS1303. Students planning to major or honour in
Mathematics are strongly recommended to choose MATH 2203 rather than
CS 1303. Credit will be given for only one of CS 1303 and MATH 2203. Year 2 One of (INFO 1103, CS 1203, or CS 1303), CS 2043, CS 2253, MATH
2213, one of (CS 2333, INFO 1103, or CS 2383), MATH 2003, plus 6 term
courses in Science (minimum 18 ch) chosen in consultation and with the
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approval of the advisor in your chosen Science discipline. Year 3,4,5 These must be arranged in consultation with your CS and Science
advisors and will be different for each student.