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Welcome, Prospective Students
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Why Study Computer Science?
Why Come to the U of R?
By Dr. David Gerhard
Associate Professor of Computer Science
CBC Radio (Sask) Columnist
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Do you want to have a career in computing?
The University of Regina's Department of Computer Science can take you there.
Computing is a growing field with exciting challenges and opportunities.
Not only does every business, large and small, need a website, a network,
and computer resources, Computer scientists are central to many other fields,
from developing video games to driving the Mars Rover to CAT-scans in hospitals
to predicting the weather.
At the University of Regina, you will learn how to program computers
for simple and complex tasks; you will learn about computer graphics
and animation; you will get to play with robots, and design computer
chips from the lowest detail to the big picture.
You can learn how the internet works and why computer viruses spread so fast.
You can learn how to use new controllers and devices, like the Nintendo Wii
remote, to make your computer do cool new things, and you can learn
how video games are designed and maybe even make your own.
Do you want to know how musicians use computers to write music?
How physicists use computers to track microscopic particles?
How policemen use computers to catch criminals?
How geologists use computers to find new sources of oil?
How climatologists use computers to predict global warming?
You can learn all this and more with a degree from the University of
Regina's Department of Computer Science.
Apply today!
For more information about computing careers, visit
Computing Degrees
& Careers.
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What are they doing now?
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Our Undergraduate Academic Programs
- B.Sc. Major in
Computer Science
- Our general program.
- Takes four years to complete, on average.
- B.Sc. Honours in
Computer Science
- Build broader and stronger knowledge in computer science,
particularly in specific subject areas.
- Become better qualified for admission to graduate programs
and for industrial jobs requiring a specific background, etc.
- B.Sc. Combined
Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Build up strong mathematical skills in addition to your CS knowledge.
- Advantageous in academic, research, and industrial R&D fields.
- B.Sc. Honours
Combined Major in Computer Science and Mathematics
- Really gives you an edge if you wish to pursue an academic or research
career.
- B.Sc. in Software
System Development
- Build knowledge and skill for developing large software systems.
- Beneficial for either working in a large IT department or starting
your own software company.
- Post-Diploma B.Sc.
in Computer Science
- If you have a two-year diploma in CIS or CST from SIAST,
this is a perfect opportunity to obtain a B.Sc. degree.
- All of your credits from SIAST will be recognized by the U of R.
- Take 20 additional courses (average of two years), you have a B.Sc.!
- Minor in Computer
Science
- If you are a student majoring in another program at the U of R,
you may add "Minor in Computer Science" to your diploma.
- The additional computer knowledge has helped many graduates
in finding good jobs.
- Certificate
in Computer Science
- Takes two years, on average, if you do not already
have a degree from a university.
- May take only one year if you already have a degree.
For complete information and details about each of the above programs,
click the corresponding program title above.
If you have any further, specific questions,
please contact us.
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