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The study of computing ranges from hands-on applications to pure theory, and includes the analysis of algorithms, the study of computer architectures, compilers and operating systems, networks, and software engineering. Our goal is to introduce students to all facets of the discipline, and to give them an appreciation of the historical, ethical, and social context of computing, and the responsibility of the computer professional and casual computer user in a modern society. The Department offers a broad variety of courses and programs in Computer Science. Introductory courses may teach programming and theories of computing or offer a general overview of the use and application of popular microcomputer software; more advanced courses deal with topics ranging from artificial intelligence and the role of computers in society to the design and implementation of advanced hardware or software systems. All courses in the computing curriculum offer a blend of theory and practical application, with many of the offerings having a significant project component in which students are given the opportunity to apply the classroom material to real-world problems. Courses are designed to address the needs of a wide variety of users, from the casual to the professional. Some students may enrol in a course to familiarize themselves with the microcomputer and application software, while others may choose to pursue a minor or a major in Computer Science. Students may choose to select Computer Science in combination with areas such as English, Economics, Philosophy, or Physics. Mount Allison has been quite successful in placing its students in graduate programs in Computer Science, while many others have found employment after graduation in one of the many computer-related fields.

B.A. MAJOR AREA OF STUDY in Computer Science is 60 credits earned as follows:
• 15 from Computer Science 1711, 1721, 2611, 2621, 2911
• 3 from Computer Scinece 4721
• 21 from Computer Science at the 3/4000 levels
• 9 from Mathematics 1111, 2211, 2221
• 3 from Mathematics 1121, 1131, 2311
• 9 from complementary courses in Arts and Letters, Humanities and Social Science chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.

B.A. or BSE. MINOR in Computer Science is 24 credits earned as follows:
• 15 from Computer Science 1711, 1721, 2611, 2621, 2911
• 6 from Computer Science at the 3/4000 levels
• 3 from Mathematics 1111, 2311

B.A. OR BSE. HONOURS in Computer Science and Mathematics is 75 or 87 credits earned as follows:
• 15 from Computer Science 1711, 1721, 2611, 2621, 2911
• 18 from Mathematics 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121 2211, 2221
• 9 from Mathematics 3111, 3211, 3311
• 3 from Mathematics 3011, 3221, 3231, 3251, 4221
• 3 from Mathematics at the 3/4000 levels
• 6 from Computer Science 2411, 4721
• 12 from Computer Science 3351, 3611, 3711, 3911, 3971, 4631
• 9 from Computer Scinece or Mahtematics at the 3/4000 evels
• 6 from Chemistry 1001, 1021 (required only of BSc students)
• 6 from Physics 1051, 1551 (required only of BSc students)

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