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Bachelor of Science Major in CS (BSc)

The Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science is reserved for students who are pursuing a minor. Computer Science students who are not combining the Bachelor of Science with a minor should enroll in the Bachelor of Computer Science instead.

The Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science degree requirements were revised and approved in the winter of 2001.

Students taking a Bachelor of Science degree in a subject other than computer science also have the option of taking a minor in computer science.

Degree Requirements and Courses

See the Dalhousie Computer Science Undergraduate Calendar for detailed course information.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science Major in Computer Science
Courses Course number or category
1 CSCI 1100 computer science I
1 CSCI 1101 computer science II
1 CSCI 2110 computer science III
1 CSCI 2121 introduction to computer organization and assembly language
1 CSCI 2132 software development
1 CSCI 2141 introduction to database systems
1 CSCI 3110 algorithm analysis I or CSCI 3111 Introduction to Numerical Linear Algebra
1 CSCI 3120 operating systems
1 CSCI 3130 software engineering
1 CSCI 3171 network computing
1 MATH 1000 differential and integral calculus I
1 MATH 1010 differential and integral calculus II
1 MATH 2030 matrix theory and linear algebra I
1 CSCI 2112 discrete structures I
  2 term writing requirement (from 2004/2005 calendar list, page 42 or section B of the Dalhousie Undergraduate Degree requirements
2 language or humanities 1000+
2 social science 1000+
2 life of physical science 1000+
2 free non-CS elective 1000+
2 free non-CS elective 2000+
10 free elective (2000+)
2 CS elective (2000+)
2 CS elective (3000+)

Although STAT 2060 is not explicitly written as a degree requirement yet, students are expected to take the course prior to taking CSCI 3171.

The most common minor request is for a minor in business. The BSc Major CS table provides the requirements for the Major in Computer Science. The Faculty of Management specifies the requirements for the business minor. Note that computer science students generally do not receive credit towards their degree requirements for COMM 1501. Students must consult with an advisor in computer science and in the Faculty of Management to discuss whether or not they will be permitted to count COMM 1501 towards their degree requirements.