The University of Winnipeg

BA in Applied computer science (3yrs)

The Applied Computer Science major is designed to prepare students in the following core areas:  Programming Fundamentals (object-oriented, event driven, algorithms

·  Information Management (database systems, data modeling/warehousing, relational databases)

·  Software Engineering (software requirements, design, process and project management)

·  Operating Systems

·  Net-Centric Computing (internet programming, networks, security)

·  Human Computer Interaction (GUI Design and Programming)

·  Intelligent Systems (Machine Learning).

· Our team-oriented courses are meant to strengthen communication skills, experience group dynamics, and foster self-confidence. The 4-year major includes the development of a team-based software project for a local IT organization. Our program will help develop analytical thinking and applied skills by blending theoretical and practical aspects of computer science. The program can lead to a Bachelor of Science (3-year, 4-year, or Honours) or a Bachelor of Arts (3- year or 4-year). There are 4 streams: Applied Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, and Scientific Computing.