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Academic Calendar 2010-2011
I. General Information and Admissions
1. Welcome to Mount Allison University
2. Glossary of Academic Terms and Calendar of Events
Definitions
Calendar of Events 2009-2010
Provisional Calendar of Events 2010-2011 (subject to change)
3. Admission
3.1. Contact Information
3.2. Admission to the University
3.2.1. Admission Criteria
3.2.2. Students with Disabilities
3.2.3. Early Admission
3.2.4. Refusal of Admission
3.2.5. Special Circumstances
3.3. Minimum General Admission Requirements
3.3.1. Provincial Requirements
3.3.2. Minimum Grade/Average
3.4. Additional Admission Requirements
3.4.1. University Preparatory Courses
3.4.2. Requirements for Specific Programs
3.4.3. Provincial Guidelines
3.5. Notes on Entry to First-Year Courses
3.6. Requirements for Non-Canadian Education Systems
3.6.1. American School System
3.6.2. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.6.3. International Baccalaureate
3.6.4. Baccalaureate
3.6.5. Other Educational Systems
3.7. English Requirements
3.8. Mature Students
3.9. Admission with Advanced Standing
3.9.1. International Baccalaureate
3.9.2. Collège d'Enseignement Général et Professionnel (CEGEP)
3.9.3. General Certificate of Education (GCE)
3.9.4. Advanced Placement 'AP' Program
3.9.5. New Brunswick Community College
3.10. Transfer Students
3.11. Visiting Students
3.12. Exchange Students
3.13. Special Circumstances
3.14. Graduate Studies
4. Fees
4.1. Fees and Expenses
4.1.1. Full-time/Part-time Enrolment - Fall and Winter terms
4.1.2. Tuition Fees
4.1.3. Overload Fees for Full-Time Students
4.1.4. Auditing Fees and Tuition for Senior Citizens
4.1.5. Mail Service Fee and Fitness Facility Fee
4.1.6. Student Organization Fees
4.1.7. Other Fees
4.1.8. Fieldwork and Travel: Expenses and Liability
4.1.9. Residence, Communications and Meal Plan Fees
4.1.10. Mountie Money
4.2. Deposits for Full-Time Students
4.2.1. Registration Deposits for New Students
4.2.2. Residence Deposits for New Students
4.2.3. Refunds of Residence Deposits
4.2.4. Registration Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.5. Residence Deposits for Returning Students
4.2.6. Exchange Deposits
4.2.7. Registration Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.2.8. Residence Deposits for January Admissions (New and Former Students)
4.3. Payment of Fees
4.3.1. Payments and Charges
4.3.2. Fall and Winter Payments by Part-Time Students
4.3.3. Fall Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.4. Winter Payments by Full-time Students
4.3.5. Fall and Winter Payments for Students Participating in Exchange Programs
4.3.6. Method of Payment
4.3.7. Reducing the Amount of Payments
4.4. Late Fees and Interest Charges
4.4.1. Late Registration Deposit Processing Fee
4.4.2. Services Reinstatement Fee
4.4.3. Interest Charge
4.4.4. Appeals of Academic Standing
4.5. Withdrawals and Student Accounts
4.5.1. Withdrawals Fall and Winter
4.5.2. Withdrawals Correspondence Courses
4.5.3. Withdrawals - Spring Term Courses
4.5.4. Withdrawals - Fall and Winter Continuous Learning, Moncton, Miramichi
4.5.5. Residence and Meal Plan Withdrawals
4.5.6. Payments to Students from their Accounts
4.5.7. Required to Withdraw
5. Financial Assistance
5.1. Scholarships
5.1.1. Eligibility
5.1.2. Entrance Scholarships
5.1.3. The Bell Scholarship
5.1.4. The Confederation Scholarships
5.1.5. Scholarships for Returning Students
5.2. Bursaries
5.2.1. Entrance Bursary Program
5.2.2. President's Advisory Committee International Student Entrance Bursary Program
5.3. Pre-Theological Bursaries
5.3.1. The Mount Allison Theological Fund
5.3.2. Application Procedure
5.4. Special Summer Research Scholarships
5.5. The Donald A. Cameron Student Loan Fund
6. Co-Curricular Life
6.1. The Student Union
6.2. The Argosy Weekly
6.3. CHMA FM
6.4. Garnet and Gold Society
6.5. Windsor Theatre
6.6. Student Entertainment Office
6.7. Residence Council
6.8. The Tantramarsh Club
6.9. Student Employment
6.10. Accommodation
6.10.1. Residences
6.10.2. Residence Application Procedure
6.10.3. Non-University Housing
6.11. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
6.11.1. Intercollegiate Athletics, Varsity Programs
6.11.2. Competitive Club Sports
6.11.3. Intramurals
6.11.4. Campus Recreation
6.11.5. Men's and Women's Intramural Councils
6.12. Religious Life on Campus
6.12.1. Introduction
6.12.2. The Chapel
6.12.3. Worship
6.12.4. The Chaplain
6.12.5. Student Groups
6.12.6. Programs
6.13. Student Life
6.13.1. The Vice-President International and Student Affairs
6.13.2. Academic Concerns
6.13.3. Academic Support
6.13.4. Writing Resource Centre
6.14. Student Life Resources
6.14.1. Personal Counselling
6.14.2. Sexual Harassment
6.14.3. Career Choice Concerns
6.14.4. Employment
6.14.5. Student Health Centre
6.14.6. Student Health Insurance
6.14.7. Dietary and Nutritional Concerns
6.14.8. Lifestyle Concerns
6.14.9. Landlord/Tenant Concerns
6.14.10. International Students
6.14.11. Governance
6.15. Services for Students With Disabilities
6.15.1. Policy on Students with Disabilities
6.15.2. Wellness Centre
6.15.3. The Meighen Centre
7. General Information
7.1. The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
7.2. The Libraries' Endowment Funds
7.3. The Mount Allison Federated Alumni, Inc.
7.3.1. Alumni Board of Directors
7.4. Computer Facilities
7.4.1. Software
7.4.2. Campus Network
7.4.3. Residence Networking
7.4.4. Computing Services
7.5. Mount Allison University Bookstore
7.6. Banking Services
7.7. Performing Arts Series
8. Personnel
8.1. Officers of the University
8.2. The Regents of Mount Allison
8.3. The Senate of Mount Allison
8.4. Officers of Administration
8.5. Chancellors Emeriti
8.6. Presidents Emeriti
8.7. Registrars Emeriti
8.8. Professors Emeriti
8.9. Librarians Emeriti
8.10. Academic Staff
8.10.1. Professors
8.10.2. Librarians
8.11. Meighen Centre for Learning Assistance and Research
8.12. Student Life
8.13. Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics
Appendix
1. Lectureships, Trusts and Fellowships
1.1. The Josiah Wood Lectureship
1.2. The Bronfman Lecture Series
1.3. The Crake Lectureship in Classical Studies
1.4. The Wilford B. Jonah Lecture Series
1.5. Crake Doctoral Fellowship in Classics
1.6. The Ebbutt Memorial Trust for Religious Studies
2. Endowed Chairs
2.1. Clement Chandler Avard and Florence Sybil Avard Chair in French Language
2.2. The Walter B. Cowan Chair in Religious Studies
2.3. The Edgar and Dorothy Davidson Chair in Canadian Studies
2.4. Fred C. Manning Chair in Commerce
2.5. The Hart Almerrin Massey Chair in Philosophy
2.6. The Pickard-Bell Chair in Music
2.7. The Reverend William Purvis Chair in English Literature
2.8. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Physics
2.9. The Obed Edmund Smith Chair in Mathematics
2.10. The Stiles-Bennett Chair in History
2.11. The Josiah Wood Chair in Classics
2.12. The Charles and Joseph Allison Chair of English Language and Literature
3. Faculty Awards
3.1. The Herbert and Leota Tucker Award
3.2. Imasco Paul Paré Medal and Awards of Excellence
4. Scholarships
5. Bursaries
6. Pre-Theological Funds
7. Prizes
II. Academic Regulations
9. Academic Regulations
9.1. Registration Procedures
9.1.1. Registration Deadline
9.1.2. Pre-Registration
9.1.3. Graduating Under One Calendar
9.1.4. Determining Year Level
9.1.5. Normal Course Loads and Over Loads (Fall/Winter terms)
9.1.6. Introductory Courses
9.1.7. Repeating Courses
9.1.8. Auditing Courses
9.2. Changes in Registration/Programs (Fall and Winter terms)
9.2.1. Deadline for Registration Changes
9.2.2. Withdrawal Without Penalty
9.2.3. Course Withdrawal After the Deadline
9.2.4. Changing Programs
9.3. Withdrawal from University
9.4. Advanced Placement
9.5. Transfer Credits
9.5.1. Students Transferring from another Institution
9.5.2. Taking Courses at another Institution
9.6. Degree Requirements
9.6.1. Credits Required for a Degree
9.6.2. Academic Residency Requirements
9.6.3. Transfer Credits at the 3/4000 Level
9.7. Degree with Distinction Requirements
9.8. Honours Degree Requirements
9.8.1. Total Credits
9.8.2. Honours GPA and Overall GPA Requirements
9.8.3. Submitting a Thesis
9.8.4. Falling Short of the Honours Requirements
9.9. Second Undergraduate Degree Requirements
9.10. Honours Certificate
9.11. Grading System
9.11.1. Grading Policies for Courses
9.11.2. Deadline for Course Work
9.11.3. Letter Grades and their Meanings
9.11.4. Pre-requisite Grade Requirements
9.11.5. Grades Excluded from GPA
9.11.6. Calculation of TGPA, SGPA and CGPA
9.11.7. Repeated Courses, SGPA and CGPA
9.11.8. Reporting of Grades
9.11.9. Grade Changes
9.11.10. Re-evaluation of a Grade
9.11.11. Evaluating Written Work
9.11.12. Aegrotat Standing
9.12. Standards of Performance
9.12.1. Assessment of Academic Standing
9.12.2. Good Standing
9.12.3. Unsatisfactory Standing
9.12.4. Academic Performance Indicators
9.12.5. Academic Probation
9.12.6. Academic Suspension
9.12.7. Academic Dismissal
9.12.8. Procedures for Appeals and Re-admissions
9.12.9. Disciplinary Suspension or Dismissal
9.12.10. Deans' List
9.12.11. Graduation Requirements
9.13. Academic Offences
9.13.1. Academic Dishonesty
9.13.2. Allegations of Academic Dishonesty
9.13.3. Academic Sanctions
9.14. Missed Coursework or Tests
9.15. Examination Regulations
9.15.1. Scheduled Tests and Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
9.15.2. Viewing Examination Papers
9.15.3. Accommodations for Missed Final Examinations (Fall and Winter terms)
9.15.4. Extended Deadlines for Completion of Course Work
9.15.5. Supplemental Examinations
9.15.6. Special Examinations
9.16. Continuous Learning
9.17. Transcripts
9.17.1. Privacy of Transcripts
9.17.2. Number and Letter Grades
9.17.3. Transcript Requests
9.18. Replacement/Duplicate Diplomas
9.19. Graduation/Convocation
9.19.1. Application for Graduation
9.19.2. Completed Degree Requirements - May
9.19.3. Completed Degree Requirements - October
9.19.4. Academic Costumes
9.19.5. Authorized Hoods
9.19.6. Honorary Degrees
9.20. Notification of Disclosure of Personal Information to Statistics Canada
9.21. Email Communication
10. Continuous Learning
10.1. Miramichi First Year at Home Program
10.2. Moncton Program
10.3. Correspondence Program
10.4. Spring/Summer Term Courses
10.5. Seminars and Workshops
10.6. Fees
10.7. Financial Aid
10.8. Courses Through Continuous Learning as Part of a Normal Course Load
10.9. Overload Courses Through Continuous Learning
10.10. Deadlines and Extensions for Correspondence Courses
10.11. Withdrawal from Correspondence Courses
10.12. Withdrawal from Spring/Summer Term Courses (non-correspondence)
10.13. Contact Information
III. Academic Degrees, Programs and Courses
11. Academic Programs
11.1. B.A. and B. Sc. General Regulations
11.1.1. B.A. and B.Sc. Degree Requirements
11.1.2. Declaration of Major, Minor, Honours
11.2. Bachelor of Arts
11.2.1. Requirements for a B.A. Degree
11.2.2. Distribution Requirements
11.2.3. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.2.4. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.2.5. Additional Minor
11.2.6. Double Major
11.2.7. Honours Degree
11.2.8. General Degree with Three Minors
11.2.9. The Major as Required for the B.A.
11.2.10. Disciplinary Major
11.2.11. Interdisciplinary Major
11.2.12. Specially Approved Major
11.2.13. Majors Available for the B.A.
11.2.14. The Minor as Required for the B.A.
11.2.15. Disciplinary Minor
11.2.16. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.2.17. Specially Approved Minor
11.2.18. Minors Available for the B.A.
11.2.19. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.2.20. Honours Programs Available for the B.A.
11.3. Bachelor of Science
11.3.1. Requirements for a B.Sc. Degree
11.3.2. Distribution Requirements
11.3.3. Additional B.Sc. Requirements
11.3.4. Minimum Number of Science Credits
11.3.5. 3/4000 Level Science Courses
11.3.6. Credits Required for a Major and Minor
11.3.7. Additional Minor
11.3.8. Double Major
11.3.9. Honours Degree
11.3.10. General Degree with Three Minors
11.3.11. Courses which Qualify as Science Credits
11.3.12. The Major As Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.13. Disciplinary Major
11.3.14. Interdisciplinary Major
11.3.15. Specially Approved Major
11.3.16. Majors available for the B.Sc.
11.3.17. The Minor as Required for the B.Sc.
11.3.18. Disciplinary Minor
11.3.19. Interdisciplinary Minor
11.3.20. Specially Approved Minor
11.3.21. Minors Available for the B.Sc.
11.3.22. Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Honours Programs
11.3.23. Honours Programs Available for the B.Sc.
11.4. Master of Science
11.4.1. Committee on Graduate Studies
11.4.2. Minimum Admission Requirements
11.4.3. Time Required
11.4.4. Course and Thesis Requirements
11.4.5. Standards of Achievement
11.4.6. Supervisory Committee
11.4.7. Special Departmental Regulations
11.4.8. Application Procedure
11.4.9. Master of Science Course Listing
11.5. Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.1. Primary Objective
11.5.2. Requirements for a Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.3. Distribution Requirements
11.5.4. 3/4000 Level Courses
11.5.5. Commerce Degree Core Requirements
11.5.6. Commerce Electives on the Bachelor of Commerce Degree
11.5.7. The Minor as Required for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.8. Elective Credits
11.5.9. Honours Programs Available for the Bachelor of Commerce
11.5.10. Commerce with Honours
11.5.11. Commerce with Honours in Economics
11.5.12. Major from Other Disciplines
11.5.13. Transferring to Commerce
11.5.14. Certified Management Accounting Stream
11.6. Bachelor of Music
11.6.1. Financial Assistance
11.6.2. Entrance Requirements for the Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.3. Requirements for Bachelor of Music Degree
11.6.4. Music Ensembles
11.6.5. Recitals
11.7. Bachelor of Fine Arts
11.7.1. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.2. Additional Admission Requirements
11.7.3. Advanced Status
11.7.4. Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
11.7.5. Entrance Scholarship
11.8. Certificate of Bilingualism
11.8.1. Information and Regulations
11.8.2. Standards
11.9. Certificat De Bilinguisme
11.9.1. Renseignements
11.9.2. Niveaux Requis
11.10. Pre-Professional Requirements
11.11. International Programs
11.11.1. Study Abroad and Exchange Programs
11.11.2. MASSIE PROGRAM
11.11.3. Academic Credit for Independent International Experiential Learning
12. Programs and Courses of Instruction
American Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Anthropology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ANTHROPOLOGY COURSES
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
Art History
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ART HISTORY COURSES
Aviation
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Biochemistry
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOCHEMISTRY COURSES
Biology
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
BIOLOGY COURSES
Canadian Public Policy
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Canadian Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
CANADIAN STUDIES COURSES
Chemistry
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
CHEMISTRY COURSES
Classics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
CLASSICAL STUDIES COURSES
GREEK COURSES
LATIN COURSES
Cognitive Science
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
Commerce/Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
COMMERCE COURSES
Computer Science
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
Drama Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
DRAMA COURSES
Economics
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
ECONOMICS COURSES
English Literatures
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGLISH PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
ENGLISH COURSES
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Fine Arts
THE B.F.A. PROGRAM
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
STUDIO COURSES
French Studies
Geography
Geography and Environment
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSES
German Studies
Greek
Hispanic Studies
History
BASIC COURSES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
HISTORY COURSES
International Economics and Business
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
International Relations
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSES
Japanese Studies
Latin
Linguistics
Mathematics
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.A. Program
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Modern Languages and Literatures
PLACEMENT
FRENCH STUDIES
GERMAN STUDIES
HISPANIC STUDIES
JAPANESE STUDIES
LINGUISTICS
MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES
Music
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
MUSIC COURSES
RECITAL AND CONCERTS
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Philosophy
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
BASIC COURSES
Physics
Disciplinary B.Sc. Programs
Interdisciplinary B.Sc. Program
PHYSICS COURSES
Political Science
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
Psychology
Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs
PSYCHOLOGY COURSES
Religious Studies
RELIGIOUS STUDIES ELECTIVES
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSES
Science
SCIENCE COURSE
Sociology
Disciplinary B.A. Programs
SOCIOLOGY COURSES
SOCIOLOGY/ANTHROPOLOGY
Sociology / Anthropology
Interdisciplinary Program
Spanish Studies
Women's Studies
Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs
WOMEN'S STUDIES COURSES
Index

Computer Science

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.

Disciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs

B.A. or B.Sc. MINOR in Computer Science is 24 credits earned as follows:

15from COMP 1631, 1731, 2211*, 2611, 2631
6from Computer Science at the 3/4000 level
3from MATH 1111

B.A. MAJOR in Computer Science is 60 credits earned as follows:

18from COMP 1631, 1731, 2211*, 2611, 2631, 2931
12from COMP 3611, 3721, 3911, 4721
3from COMP 3361, 3971
9from Computer Science at the 3/4000 level
6from MATH 1111, 2221
3from MATH 1121, 1131, 2311
9from complementary courses in Arts and Letters, Humanities and Social Sciences chosen in consultation with the Program Advisor

B.Sc. MAJOR in Computer Science is 63 credits earned as follows:

18from COMP 1631, 1731, 2211*, 2611, 2631, 2931
12from COMP 3611, 3721, 3911, 4721
3from COMP 3361, 3971
9from Computer Science at the 3/4000 level
6from MATH 1111, 2221
3from MATH 1121, 1131, 2311
12from CHEM 1001, 1021, PHYS 1051, 1551

B.A. or B.Sc. HONOURS in Computer Science and Mathematics is 75 or 87 credits earned as follows:

18from COMP 1631, 1731, 2211*, 2611, 2631, 2931
15from MATH 1111, 1121, 2111, 2121, 2221
9from MATH 3111, 3211, 3311
3from MATH 3011, 3221, 3231, 3251, 4221
3from Mathematics at the 3/4000 level
3from COMP 3361, 3971
15from COMP 3411, 3611, 3721, 3911, 4721
9from Computer Science or Mathematics at the 3/4000 level
12from CHEM 1001, 1021; PHYS 1051, 1551 (only for B.Sc.)

Note:  * COMP 2211 is cross-listed as MATH 2211

Interdisciplinary B.A. and B.Sc. Programs

B.A. or B.Sc. MINOR in Geographic Information Systems is 24 credits earned as follows:

6from COMP 1631, 1731
3from GENS 1401, GENV 1201
3from GENS 2431, MATH 2311
6from GENS 2441, GENV 4711
3from COMP 2611, 3851
3from GENS 3401, GENV 3701

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

COMP 1631 (3.00)
Introduction to Computer Science
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. An introduction to computer science providing a broad survey of the discipline and an introduction to programming. Survey topics will be chosen from: origins of computers, data representation and storage, Boolean algebra, digital logic gates, computer architecture, assemblers and compilers, operating systems, networks and the Internet, theories of computation, and artificial intelligence.

COMP 1731 (3.00)
Programming Techniques & Algorithms
Prereq: Take either COMP-1631 or COMP-1711
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. In the context of solving several larger problems, the techniques of topdown problem solving will be emphasized in order to further develop good programming style. Topics include: documentation, debugging and testing, string processing, internal searching and sorting, elementary data structures, recursion and algorithmic analysis.

COMP 1751 (3.00)
Introduction to Scientific Programming

COMP 1991 (3.00)
Special Topics
FORMAT: Variable. This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. NOTE(S): When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 1991/2991/3991/4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

COMP 2211 (3.00)
Discrete Structures
Prereq: MATH 1111
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. An introduction to the terminology and concepts of discrete mathematics, covering such topics as: logical arguments, proofs and algorithm verification, sets, relations, functions and cardinality of sets, induction and recursion, enumeration, algorithms and complexity. NOTE(S): This course is cross-listed as MATH 2211 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 2611 (3.00)
Data Structures & Algorithms I
Prereq: COMP 1721 or COMP 1731
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. Effective methods of data organization, focussing on data structures and their algorithms via abstract data types with use of recursive procedures. Design of flexible file structures and related methods e.g. indexes, system file structures, hashed access. Object oriented programming techniques are used in depth.

COMP 2631 (3.00)
Data Structures and Algorithms II
Prereq: Take COMP-2611
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. Advanced structures for data organization, with an emphasis on associated algorithms and their complexity. Topics include: binary and text file structures, compression, distributed computing, event-driven programming, advanced user interface design.

COMP 2931 (3.00)
Intro to Systems Programming
Prereq: Take COMP-1731
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. This course is an introduction to programming at the systems level. Topics include: basic machine organization, assembly language, the UNIX environment, shell scripting, and C/C++ programming.

COMP 2991 (3.00)
Special Topics
FORMAT: Variable. This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. NOTE(S): When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 1991/2991/3991/4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

COMP 3361 (3.00)
Digital Signal Proc & Electronics
Prereq: Take COMP 1631 and PHYS 1551
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. This course introduces students to both digital electronic circuits and digital signal processing, and would be valuable both for those planning to go on in technical careers in computer science or in physics, and for scientists who wish to develop tools for the collection and analysis of data. Topics to be covered include digital logic gates, Boolean algebra, counting circuits, digital signal conditioning, sampling considerations such as the Nyquist criterion, analog to digital and digital to analog conversion, Fourier Transform theory and application as FFT, correlation and convolution, digital filtering using finite impulse response and infinite impulse response circuits including the ztransform and filter design, and digital image processing including two dimensional FFT techniques, microprocessors, microcontrollers and digital signal processing integrated circuits. NOTE(S): This course is cross-listed with PHYS 3361 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 3411 (3.00)
Numerical Analysis
Prereq: Take MATH-1121 and 3 credits in COMP
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course is an introduction to numerical methods for solving a variety of problems in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Topics to be studied include numerical solution of linear and nonlinear systems of equations, Gauss elimination, pivoting strategies, numerical stability, PLU factorization, tridiagonal matrices, polynomial and cubic spline approximation and interpolation. NOTE(S): This course is cross listed as MATH 3411 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 3511 (3.00)
Linear Programming
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. Among the topics covered are linear and integer programming, the simplex and revised simplex methods, duality theory and sensitivity analysis, and various applications. NOTE(S): This course is cross listed as MATH 3511 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 3531 (3.00)
Simulation and Modelling
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. An introduction to the simulation technique for studying mathematical models. Specific topics to be considered include: systems theory and system models, continuous system simulation, discrete system simulation, Monte Carlo methods, random number generators, and simulation languages. Emphasis will be placed upon computer implementation of the methods studied. NOTE(S): This course is cross listed as MATH 3531 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 3611 (3.00)
Algorithm Analysis
Prereq: Take COMP-2631 Take COMP-2211 or MATH-2211
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. The purpose of this course is to apply analysis and design techniques to nonnumeric algorithms which act on data structures. Designing efficient algorithms for internal and external sorting/merging/searching leads to notions of complexity (e.g. NP-hard problems) and to memory management techniques.

COMP 3651 (3.00)
Artificial Intelligence
Prereq: Take COMP 2631 Take COMP 2211 or MATH 2211
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course introduces general problem solving methods associated with automated reasoning and simulated intelligence. Topics include: state space heuristic search theory, mechanical theorem proving, game playing, natural language processing, propositional logic, learning and cognitive models and expert systems.

COMP 3711 (3.00)
Principles of Programming Languages
Prereq: Take COMP-2611 or COMP-2631 Take COMP-2931
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. An introduction to the principles of design and implementation of procedural and functional programming languages; modular, object and logic programming. Topics include language syntax and processors and semantic models of data and control structures.

COMP 3721 (3.00)
Object-Oriented Design & Methodology
Prereq: Take COMP-2631
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 3 Hours. Continues the introduction to object-oriented programming begun in earlier CS courses, emphasizing further development of algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and the social context of computing.

COMP 3811 (3.00)
Database Systems
Prereq: Take COMP-2931 COMP-2631 Take MATH/COMP 2211
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. An introduction to major types of database systems, and experience with at least one database model. The theoretical and practical aspects of the relational model are emphasized, including database query systems and database design.

COMP 3831 (3.00)
Computer Graphics
Prereq: Take COMP 2631 Take COMP 2931 and MATH 2221
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course introduces the principles and tools of interactive computer graphics: implementation of device drivers, 3D transformations, clipping, perspective views, input routines, user interface design, data structures, hidden lines, surface removal, colour shading and ray tracing.

COMP 3851 (3.00)
Computers and Society
Prereq: THIRD or FOURTH YEAR STANDING, 6 CREDITS FROM SCIENCE DIVISION, 3 CREDITS FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course examines the historical development and growth of the computer and related digital technology. The impact of the computer and the digitalization of society are discussed, including ethical issues related to the modern information age. Privacy and data protection, computer crime, data theft, and legal issues in software creation and use are examined. The responsibilities of the computer professional and computer user are examined from the technical, personal, and societal perspectives. NOTE(S): Counts as a Commerce elective for students taking a Bachelor of Commerce or a Major or Minor in Commerce.

COMP 3911 (3.00)
Operating Systems
Prereq: COMP 2931
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course includes the major concepts underlying the design of operating systems. Topics include: process management, scheduling, memory management, device management, system programming, security, and network structures.

COMP 3971 (3.00)
Computer Organization and Architecture
Prereq: Take COMP 2631 Take COMP 2931
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course provides an introduction to modern computer design and its relation to system architecture and operating system functionality. Topics include: system bus design, memory organization, I/O device access, instruction set design, RISC computers, and parallel organization.

COMP 3991 (3.00)
Special Topics
FORMAT: Variable. This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. NOTE(S): When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 1991/2991/3991/4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

COMP 4631 (3.00)
Theory of Computation
Prereq: Take COMP-1731 or COMP-1721 and COMP/MATH-2211
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course is an introduction to theoretical aspects of Computer Science such as formal language and automata theory and complexity theory. NOTE(S): This course is cross listed as MATH 4631 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 4651 (3.00)
Cryptography
Prereq: Take COMP-1711 or 1631 and either COMP-1721 or 1731, and COMP/MATH-2211
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. This course is an introduction to cryptographic algorithms and to the cryptanalysis of these algorithms, with an emphasis on the fundamental principles of information security. Topics include: classical cryptosystems, modern block and stream ciphers, public-key ciphers, digital signatures, hash functions, key distribution and agreement. NOTE(S): This course is cross listed as MATH 4651 and may therefore count as three credits in either discipline.

COMP 4721 (3.00)
Software Design
Prereq: Take COMP-2631, 2711 or 3721, 2931, 6 credits in COMP at the 300/400 levels and have a third or fourth year standing
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours, Laboratory 2 Hours. This course includes the study of software design topics such as software life cycle, requirements specification, and quality assurance. Software design topics such as strategies, intractable problems, concurrent systems, and data modeling are included. This course will include a large software project.

COMP 4723 (3.00)
Software Design

COMP 4911 (3.00)
Computer Networks
Prereq: Take COMP 2931 and COMP 2631 and 3 credits from COMP at 3/4000 level
FORMAT: Lecture 3 Hours. An introduction to computer network applications and design. Topics will include: layered models, data transmission protocols, network topology, and security.

COMP 4950 (6.00)
Independent Study
FORMAT: Independent Study. This course permits senior students, under the direction faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. NOTE(S): A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

COMP 4951 (3.00)
Independent Study
FORMAT: Independent Study. This course permits senior students, under the direction faculty members, to pursue their interest in areas not covered, or not covered in depth, by other courses through a program of independent study. NOTE(S): A program on Independent Study cannot duplicate subject matter covered through regular course offerings. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 4950/51 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

COMP 4990 (6.00)
Honours Thesis
FORMAT: Independent Study/Thesis. Independent research and study under direction of a member of the department; for students in History Honours program.

COMP 4991 (3.00)
Special Topics
FORMAT: Variable. This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course that is being considered for inclusion in the regular program. NOTE(S): When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean. NOTE(S): Students may register for COMP 1991/2991/3991/4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.

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