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OVERVIEW

Computer Science programs enable innovation

and discovery in most fields. Computer
science encompasses both theory and practice;
theoretical ideas about how information is
represented and processed, and practical
techniques for creating new software. UPEI offers
computer science degree options including
honours, major, minor, specialization in video
game programming, and co-operative education.

Mathematical and computational sciences are

experiencing a “boom”. Everyone is collecting
data, and they need people with the skills to
manage, analyze, and extract useful information
from the data. This is what mathematicians,
statisticians, and computer scientists are trained
to do.

Employment prospects are among the highest of

any field, and Honours graduates are well
positioned to pursue graduate studies.

Meet Chris Vessey, UPEI

sessional and laboratory
instructor

Faculty

Chris Vessey is a Systems

Administrator, Laboratory
Instructor, and a Sessional
Instructor in the School of
Mathematical and
Computational Sciences at UPEI. Older
than dirt itself, he’s been around UPEI in
a teaching capacity since 2000, but also
had a stint from 1990 to 1995 as a User
Services Support Technician in what is
now called ITSS.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Note: Current UPEI students should refer to

Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI
Academic Calendar governing their entry year,
and speak to an academic advisor about course
requirements. The course structure presented for
this program is a recommended, unofficial
progression for prospective students.

Note: As per Academic Regulation 1h, all

undergraduate degree programs require
successful completion of IKE-1040 (new for
students beginning or returning after re-
application in Fall 2022); one of UPEI-1010, UPEI-
1020, or UPEI-1030, and a Writing Intensive
Course.

Common Core
All degree programs in the School of
Mathematical and Computational Sciences are
built on a common core of courses that should be
completed in the first two years of study. This
common core consists of the following courses:

Course Course name Credits

Single Variable
MATH 1910 4
Calculus I

Single Variable
MATH 1920 4
Calculus II

MATH 2610 Linear Algebra I 3

Intro to
STAT 1910 Probability and 3
Statistics

Computer
CS 1910 3
Science I

Computer
CS 1920 3
Science II

One of:
Writing Studies
UPEI 1010
Inquiry Studies 3
UPEI 1020
University
UPEI 1030
Studies

Total Semester
23
Hours of Credit

Common Breadth Requirement

Students must take at least 15 semester hours of
credit beyond the core course requirement in
courses outside the School of Mathematical and
Computational Sciences, and of these 15
semester hours of credit at least 6 must be from
outside the Faculty of Science.

Common Advanced Courses

Students in all degree programs in the School of
Mathematical and Computational Sciences must
complete MCS 4210 Professional Communication
and Practice (writing-intensive) and MCS 3050
Tutoring in Mathematical and Computational
Sciences.

Note: Current UPEI students should refer to

Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI
Academic Calendar governing their entry year,
and speak to an academic advisor about course
requirements. The course structure presented for
this program is a recommended, unofficial
progression for prospective students.

Requirements for
Honours In Computer
Science
The Honours in Computer Science requires a total
of 126 semester hours of credit, as described
below.

Credits

The Common Core 23

CS 2520 - Computer Organization

3
and Architecture

CS 2620 - Comparative
3
Programming Languages

CS 2910 - Computer Science III 3

CS 2920 - Data Structures and

3
Algorithms

CS 2820 - Programming Practices 3

MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I 3

MATH 2910 - Multivariable Calculus 4

MCS 3320 - Theory of Computing 3

CS 3420 - Computer
3
Communications

CS 3520 - Operating Systems 3

CS 3610 - Analysis and Design of

3
Algorithms

CS 3620 - Software Design and

3
Architecture

CS 3710 - Database Systems 3

At least one of: CS 4110 - Artificial

Intelligence and Automated
3
Reasoning OR CS 4120 - Machine
Learning

CS 4810 - Software Engineering 3

MCS 4900 - Honours Research

6
Project

Three electives in the Mathematical

and Computational Sciences (at the 9
2000 level or higher)

MCS 3050 - Tutoring in

Mathematical and Computational 1
Sciences

MCS 4210 - Professional

3
Communication and Practice

Additional general electives 35

Total Semester Hours of Credit 126

Requirements for a Major

in Computer Science
The Major in Computer Science requires a total of
120 semester hours of credit, as described below.

Credits

The Common Core 23

CS 2520 - Computer Organization

3
and Architecture

CS 2620 - Comparative
3
Programming Languages

CS 2910 - Computer Science III 3

CS 2920 - Data Structures and

3
Algorithms

CS 2820 - Programming Practices 3

MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I 3

MCS 3320 - Theory of Computing 3

CS 3420 - Computer
3
Communications

CS 3520 - Operating Systems 3

CS 3610 - Analysis and Design of

3
Algorithms

CS 3620 - Software Design and

3
Architecture

CS 3710 - Database Systems 3

CS 4810 - Software Engineering 3

One of:

CS 4820 - Software Systems

3/6
Development Project
CS 4840 - Prototype Systems
Development

One elective in Mathematical and

Computational Sciences 3
(at the 2000 level or higher)

MCS 3050 - Tutoring in

Mathematical and Computational 1
Sciences

MCS 4210 - Professional

3
Communication and Practice

Additional general electives:

if CS 4820 is taken 48
OR if CS 4840 is taken 45

Total Semester Hours of Credit 120

Requirements for a Major

in Computer Science with
a specialization in Video
Game Programming
The Major in Computer Science with a
specialization in Video Game Programming
requires a total of 120 semester hours of credit,
as described below.

Credits

The Common Core 23

CS 3130 - Mobile Device

3
Development – Android

CS 2520 - Computer Organization

3
and Architecture

CS 2910 - Computer Science III 3

CS 2920 - Data Structures and

3
Algorithms

CS 2620 - Comparative
3
Programming Languages

CS 2820 - Programming Practices 3

MATH 2420 - Combinatorics I 3

MCS 2050 - C++ Technology Lab 1

CS 3110 - Video Game Design 3

MCS 3320 - Theory of Computing 3

CS 3420 - Computer
3
Communications

CS 3520 - Operating Systems 3

CS 3610 - Analysis and Design of

3
Algorithms

CS 3620 - Software Design and

3
Architecture

CS 3710 - Database Systems 3

CS 4350 - Computer Graphics

3
Programming

CS 4360 - Advanced Computer

3
Graphics Programming

At least two of:

CS 4060 - Cloud Computing

CS 4120 - Machine Learning 6
CS 4440 - Data Science
OR CS 4610 - Wireless Sensor
Networks

CS 4650 - Video Game Architecture 3

CS 4810 - Software Engineering 3

CS 4830 - Video Game Programming

6
Project

One elective in the Mathematical

and Computational Sciences (at the 3
2000 level or higher)

MCS 3050 - Tutoring in

Mathematical and Computational 1
Sciences

MCS 4210 - Professional

3
Communication and Practice

Additional general electives 23

Total Semester Hours of Credit 120

Requirements for a Minor

in Computer Science
Students may obtain a Minor in Computer Science
by completing at least 21 semester hours of credit
in Computer Science defined as follows:

CS 1910-1920 - Computer Science I & II 6

CS 2520 - Computer Organization and

3
Architecture

CS 2920 - Data Structures and

3
Algorithms

plus 3 semester hours of credit in

Computer Science at the 3000 level or
higher, and an additional 6 semester 9
hours of credit in Computer Science at
the 2000 level or higher

21
Total Semester Hours of Credit

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION

Combining classroom
studies with practical
work experience

The UPEI Co-op Program is an integrated

approach to university education which enables
students to alternate academic terms on campus
with work terms in suitable employment. The
success of such programs is founded on the
principle that students are able to apply
theoretical knowledge from course studies in the
workplace and return to the classroom with
practical workplace experience. Students who
successfully complete all the requirements of the
program will have the notation entered on their
transcripts and on the graduation parchment.

Students accepted into the program complete at

least three paid work terms of normally 14 weeks
duration, and three professional development
courses. Credits earned through completion of
work terms are counted as general electives.

The Co-op option is available to full-time students

in any MCS Major or Honours program.
Applications to the Co-op Education Program are
normally made after completion of the first year
of study. MCS students must complete 126
semester hours of credit in order to graduate with
the Co-op designation.

Visit the Co-operative Education Program website

for more information.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

What's required for

science admission?

High School Graduates

Canadian High School Equivalency Chart

Grade 12 Academic English

Grade 12 Academic Mathematics
Two Grade 12 Academic Science subjects
(acceptable subjects: Chemistry, Biology,
Physics, Computer Science,
Oceanography, Animal Science,
Environmental Science)
One additional Grade 12 Academic
course

Please note: Successful completion of Grade 12

Chemistry (or equivalent) is required as a
prerequisite for permission to register in CHEM-
1110.

Please refer to the UPEI Academic Calendar for

complete admissions information.

FEES AND FUNDING

Faculty of Science
Programs Tuition
UPEI's undergraduate tuition is the second-
lowest in the Atlantic region, and we offer
millions of dollars in scholarships and awards.

Tuition
$6,828 per year, based on 30 credit hours
($682.80 per 3 credit course).
International students pay $8,010 per year in
addition to full-time student tuition.

For a complete breakdown of part-time or full-

time study as a student in the Faculty of Science,
visit our Tuition and Fees page.

Scholarships and Awards

UPEI supports you and your educational
goals. We administer millions of dollars in
scholarships and awards to our undergraduate
and graduate students every year. Depending on
your faculty or program, and year of study, you
may be eligible for available awards.

Search the complete list of scholarships for

information and application forms.

Celebrating Student Achievement

Including Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships and
Academic Excellence Awards, these awards
recognize the academic achievements of all
students who meet the eligibility criteria while
studying towards their first undergraduate
degree.

Visit the Scholarships site for complete

information.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Your mentors. Our

professors.
UPEI has about 250 faculty—exceptional scholars,
teachers, and mentors, with more being hired
each year as we open new, progressive, and
unique programs. But the story isn’t just in the
numbers. It’s in the quality of our people. Award-
winning faculty from around the globe have made
UPEI home. Here, you’ll learn directly from these
world-class professors and researchers in small
classes where you’ll have easy access to them.

Read about your professors to learn more.

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