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Computing Science

Post Baccalaureate Diploma

This program is for students who already possess a university degree. It includes studies in computing science at an advanced level.

Program Requirements

Students complete an approved program consisting of at least 30 units which include the following or equivalent.

CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)

This course aims to give the student an understanding of what a modern operating system is, and the services it provides. It also discusses some basic issues in operating systems and provides solutions. Topics include multiprogramming, process management, memory management, and file systems. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and MACM 101.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Steve Pearce
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

Analysis and design of data structures for lists, sets, trees, dictionaries, and priority queues. A selection of topics chosen from sorting, memory management, graphs and graph algorithms. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, MACM 201, MATH 151 (or MATH 150), and MATH 232 or 240.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Pavol Hell
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Joseph Peters
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CMPT 354 - Database Systems I (3)

Logical representations of data records. Data models. Studies of some popular file and database systems. Document retrieval. Other related issues such as database administration, data dictionary and security. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, MACM 101.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
James Delgrande
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Sep 2 – Dec 1, 2014: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey

Students complete additional upper division courses to total at least 30 units. At least 24 units must be CMPT courses. Graduate courses may be included with permission of the school.

Courses must be selected in consultation with a to achieve a coherent program of study.

The student is responsible for satisfying the prerequisites of program courses. This may entail completing more or all courses listed in the lower division requirements of the major in computing science, depending upon the student’s prior transcript.

Co-operative Education and Work Experience

All computing science students are strongly encouraged to explore the opportunities that Work Integrated Learning (WIL) can offer. Please contact a during your first year of studies to ensure that you have all of the necessary courses and information to help plan for a successful co-op experience.