ObjectivesThe design, development and maintenance of large‑scale software systems are challenging tasks in applied computer science. The Software Systems option aims to prepare the student for these tasks. Compilers, operating systems, database management systems, communication software and expert systems are examples of large‑scale software systems.
Academic titleBachelor of Computer Science in Software Systems
Course descriptionThe Computer Science Core
This required block of courses gives a thorough grounding in the basics of computer science.
* System Hardware
* System Software
* Mathematics for Computer Science I
* Mathematics for Computer Science II
* Introduction to Programming
* Programming Methodology
* Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science
* Operating Systems
* Data Structures and Algorithms
* Databases
* Software Engineering I
Option Core and Elective Credits
* Computer Applications
* Computer Games
* Computer Systems
* Information Systems
* Software Systems
* Web Services and Applications
3-Year or 6-Term Sequence — (90 credits)
Courses may include:
* COMP 326 - Computer Architecture
* COMP 348 - Principles of Programming Languages
* MATH 251 - Linear Algebra I
* STAT 249 - Probability I
* STAT 250 - Statistics