Dalhousie Faculty of Computer Science

So much more than computers

A computer science degree from Dalhousie is your ticket to a career in one of the world’s hottest growth industries. From animation and gaming to artificial intelligence and robotics, Dalhousie computer science grads are redefining technology’s role, allowing us to communicate, conduct business and connect with one another better and faster.

A rapidly-expanding high-tech job market

No matter what your tech or computing interest, you can explore it during your computer science studies at Dalhousie. We offer an amazing variety of courses that you won’t find elsewhere. At Dal, you study and work alongside award-winning professors who are the source of new discoveries and innovations. Here, you won’t just read about the latest advances – you’ll be part of them. Through hands-on labs, field trips and co-op placements, you can gather the skills and experiences you need for an exciting future.

Upcoming Events

Computer Science Dalhousie University invites you to the following events. Come and join us. It is all free and you can even win prizes!

  • Undergraduate Orientation - Comp. Sci. and Informatics: Sept.8, 2010, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
  • Visit Computer Science at Dalhousie Open House: Oct 15th, 2010
  • Canada Computer Science Education Week: Dec 6th - 10th, 2010
  • North American Computational Linguistic Olympiad: Feb 2nd, 2011
  • Computer Science Day: Feb 5th, 2011
  • Computer Science Fair: April 15th, 2011
Watch this website for more details as the events approach.

The Dal FCS is recruiting!

We're looking for a Full-Time Instructor and an Assistant Professor to join us. See the descriptions below:

 

Computer Science Important Dates

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 1:00pm
Smith, Christopher Ravi
Room 311
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 11:00am
Rahman, Musfiq
Room 211

Computer Science News

Date and Time: September 8, 2010, 10am to 12pm
Place: Goldberg CS Building

New Computer Science and Informatics Undergraduate Students - Welcome!

Come and discover your home faculty. The orientation will give you anopportunity to explore your new faculty and meet your professors, advisors, staff and fellow students. There are prizes to be won as well. The orientation will end with a barbeque lunch hosted by our CS Student Society.

Graduate Orientation: Fall 2010

Wednesday Sept 8th 8.30am to 12.30pm - Faculty of Graduate Studies Orientation

  • Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) University wide orientation event
  • Kenneth Rowe Management Building -- Potter Auditorium
    • Attend by RSVP only.
    • For more information see the expanded university schedule.

Wednesday Sept 8th 12.30 to 1.30 - Back of Computer Science Building

Barbecue and grad courses poster presentation:

    The Dalhousie FCS is pleased to announce that three new specializations have been approved in our Bachelor of Computer Science program. They are in Graphics, Gaming, and Media, Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems, Communication Technologies and Cyber Security. Full details on these specializations can be read at: http://www.cs.dal.ca/undergraduate/specializations