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OVERVIEW
Computer Science programs enable innovation and discovery in most fields. Computer science encompasses theory and practice, theoretical ideas about how information is represented and processed, and practical techniques for creating new software. UPEI offers computer science degree options, including honors, major, minor, specialization in video game programming, and cooperative education.
Mathematical and computational sciences are experiencing a “boom.” Everyone is collecting data, and they need people with the skills to manage, analyze, and extract useful information from it. Mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists are trained to do this.
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Course structure
Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students.
Note: As per Academic Regulation 1h, all undergraduate degree programs require successful completion of IKE-1040 (new for students beginning or returning after re-application in Fall 2022); one of UPEI-1010, UPEI-1020, or UPEI-1030, and a Writing Intensive Course.
Common Core
All degree programs in the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences are built on a common core of courses that should be completed in the first two years of study. This common core consists of the following courses:
Common Breadth Requirement
Students must take at least 15 semester hours of credit beyond the core course requirement in courses outside the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and of these 15 semester hours of credit, at least six must be from outside the Faculty of Science.
Common Advanced Courses
Students in all degree programs in the School of Mathematical and Computational Sciences must complete MCS 4210 Professional Communication and Practice (writing-intensive) and MCS 3050 Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational Sciences.
Computer Science encompasses both theory and practice; theoretical ideas about how information is represented and processed, and practical techniques for creating new software.
Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students.
Requirements for a Major in Computer Science with a specialization in Video Game Programming
The Major in Computer Science with a specialization in Video Game Programming requires 120 semester hours of credit, as described below.
The UPEI Co-op Program is an integrated approach to university education that enables students to alternate academic terms on campus with work terms in suitable employment. The success of such programs is founded on the principle that students can apply theoretical knowledge from course studies in the workplace and return to the classroom with practical workplace experience. Students who successfully complete all the requirements of the program will have the notation entered on their transcripts and on the graduation parchment.
Students accepted into the program complete at least three paid work terms, which are normally 14 weeks in duration, and three professional development courses. Credits earned through completion of work terms are counted as general electives.
The Co-op option is available to full-time students in any MCS Major or Honours program. Applications to the Co-op Education Program are normally made after the first year of study. MCS students must complete 126 semester hours of credit to graduate with the Co-op designation.
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