The Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) program is designed to produce graduates who can work effectively as software practitioners in the wide variety of professional areas in the computing industry. Students are trained to be multilingual in the programming areas that are currently in demand. They are given a practical treatment of both systems programming and applications programming. This combination will satisfy future career requirements in areas where a technical knowledge of all phases of software in a given application is a major advantage. Through courses in electronics and hardware/software technology, students gain knowledge of the hardware/software interface which is becoming essential to many microcomputer applications. An optional thesis in fourth year allows higher-ranking students the opportunity to work on projects representative of assignments encountered in industry. Students in the Computer Science program get a lot of exposure to: Networked environments, Web-based applications, Client-server applications, Database design, Software Engineering and Compiler design.

The Skills acquired by our students make them very desirable by the computing industry. Employment opportunities for graduates include positions in computer science bureaus, consulting firms, engineering departments and virtually all organizations that have computer installations.

CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

The School also offers an optional co-op program, which provides graduates with 20 months of work experience integrated into their academic program.

Students wishing to be considered for this program should apply through this department for admission into the co-op program during the third semester of their program. To be admitted into the co-op program, students must have a CLEAR Standing and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 at the end of second semester, or receive departmental approval. To stay in the co-op program, students must maintain a CLEAR Standing and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, or receive departmental approval.

Students normally commence work terms upon completion of the second year of the program. The optional co-op extends the program to five from four years.

The sequencing of academic and work terms is either:

Students must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms to graduate. Work terms are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Each work term is assessed on the basis of the student's comprehensive written report of the work term and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance on the job.

Ryerson cannot guarantee work term jobs, but the Co-op Office will prospect for employers and make every effort to locate suitable positions, as well as be available to advise students on their search for program-related jobs. The co-op program enables students to earn prevailing wages for the level of responsibility and contribution of the jobs they perform, and thus finance at least part of their university education.

Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS)

Students can enrich their studies and hone their management skills with the Optional Specialization in Management Sciences. Courses within the optional specialization cover four major areas in management sciences: Strategic Engineering Management, Operations Management/Operations Research, Finance and Organizational Behaviour. For eligibility, registration, and course information see Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS).

Liberal Studies

Students must take two lower level liberal studies courses and four upper level liberal studies courses to graduate.

Minors

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (with exceptions). Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates

Undergraduate students wishing to pursue a continuing education certificate program should be aware of possible restrictions. Please refer to the Curriculum Advising website at www.ryerson.ca/curriculumadvising for complete details.

PART-TIME DEGREE PROGRAM

The School of Computer Science also offers its curriculum on a part-time basis.