What We Do

The Department of Computer Science offers programs of study related to computing, information technology and software design and application. Our programs involve interdepartmental, multi-institutional and inter-institutional collaboration and have attracted faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world. Students may pursue full-time or part-time study leading to a Certificate in Computer Science or to B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. degrees.

History and Development

The University of Regina was founded in 1911 as Regina College, a residential Methodist high school. In 1934, Regina College was accepted as an affiliate junior college of the University of Saskatchewan, known as the Regina Campus. In July, 1974 the University of Saskatchewan Regina Campus officially became a distinct university called the University of Regina.

An undergraduate program in Computer Science was first offered in 1971. The Computer Science B.Sc. Honours Program was accredited by CIPSAC in 1983. An M.Sc. program was established in 1981 and a Ph.D. program was established in 1992.

Department Programs

The Department currently offers B.Sc., B.Sc. Honours, B.Sc. Computer Science/Mathematics, B.Sc. Honours Computer Science/Mathematics degrees in its undergraduate program, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in its graduate program. It also offers a two-year certificate program in computer science, for training or continuing education.

The Department operates a program in cooperative University education in the four-year degree programs. Following the first two semesters of University courses, students spend alternate four-month periods taking courses and working in fully salaried computer science related jobs with participating employers. Such a program may improve the student's motivation and performance, and the practical experience gained may aid the student in choosing future areas of interest.

Research Programs & Facilities

Software and applications are the primary fields of active research within the Department. Ongoing faculty research includes areas such as artificial intelligence, computer audio, computer games, databases, data mining, distributed computing, graphics, image processing, rough sets and theory of computation.

In the last few years, new equipment, or the upgrading of old equipment, has resulted in state of the art research environments within the department. Department members also have access to supercomputers via the Laboratory for Computational Discovery at the University of Regina.

Department Contacts

Head:            Dr. Xue Dong Yang
                 Telephone: (306) 585-4692
                 Email:	depthead@cs.uregina.ca

Assistant Head:  Dr. Howard J. Hamilton
                 Telephone: (306) 585-4079
                 Email:	depthead@cs.uregina.ca

Secretary:       Telephone: (306) 585-4632/33
                 Fax: (306) 585-4745
                 Email:	deptsec@cs.uregina.ca

Program Advisor: Telephone: (306) 337-2541
                 Email:     Ashley.Yeaman@uregina.ca