Overview

Whether you’re interested in programming, networking or harnessing the power of big data, computer science is about connecting people and technology to solve real-world problems. You’ll learn from faculty with diverse interests – from artificial intelligence and virtual reality to cyber security and machine learning – in small classes and labs.

During your studies you’ll have opportunities to apply your knowledge in projects that have you working with community partners, not-for-profit organizations and other university faculties in ways that build your professional network and leave you engaged, confident and job-ready.

Choose to pursue a general computer science major that is flexible and allows you to create a focus that reflects your interests, or focus on one of three streams: database and interactive visualization, system and information security, or video gaming.

Contact Information

Department of Computer Science
Room 5-173, City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
T: 780-497-4484

Arts and Science Academic Advising
Room 6-211, City Centre Campus
T: 780-497-4505
E: artsandscience@macewan.ca

Bachelor of Science

Faculty of Arts and Science
MacEwan.ca/Science

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is a foundational general degree that provides broad and widely applicable knowledge and abilities rather than a niche specialization. This broad base equips graduates with generalist knowledge and skills that give the flexibility and agility so highly valued in a dynamic world economy. It also offers students a solid foundation to specialize in future employment or further schooling.

The degree provides a breadth of study across various Arts and Science disciplines and sets the foundation for later years. The major and minor areas of study allow students to focus and gain in-depth expertise in complementary or entirely disparate disciplines; there is a wide array of possible combinations. Finally, options enable students to explore courses outside their disciplines or even within their program, enhancing their diversity of learning. The small classes, close interaction between instructors and students, opportunities for individual study, and faculty with a strong focus on teaching are signature strengths of this program.

General Program Information

The BSc requires students to complete 120 credits of non-duplicative coursework. The BSc emphasizes breadth and depth and has been designed for exceptional flexibility and customization. Students can complete a major and a minor, a double major, or a major and two minors. Students can choose a secondary major in an Arts or Science discipline, but the primary major must be in a Science discipline.

All newly admitted students enter the BSc program as “Undeclared.”  Undeclared means a student has not yet chosen their major(s) and minor(s). Students may declare at any time after being accepted to the BSc, and typically, they declare after completing a minimum of 45 credits. The Arts and Science Academic Advising Office will send information about majors and minors via email and newsletters; please contact the Advising Office if you require further assistance with this decision.

Science Disciplines

BA/BS Disciplines

Discipline	Major	Minor	Honours
Applied Statistics	⦿	-	⦿
Biological Sciences	⦿	⦿	⦿
Chemistry	⦿	⦿	-
Computer Science	⦿	⦿	-
Cybersecurity Studies	-	⦿	-
Earth and Planetary Sciences	-	⦿	-
Environmental Sciences	-	⦿	-
Mathematics	⦿	⦿	⦿
Mathematical Sciences	⦿	-	-
Planetary Physics	-	⦿	-
Physical Sciences	⦿	-	-
Physics	-	⦿	-
Psychology	⦿	⦿	⦿
Statistics	-	⦿	-

Arts Disciplines

BA Arts/Science Disciplines

Discipline	Major	Minor
Anthropology	⦿	⦿
Classics		⦿
Creative Writing		⦿
Economics	⦿	⦿
English	⦿	⦿
Film Minor for Arts and Science		⦿
French		⦿
Gender Studies		⦿
History	⦿	⦿
Philosophy	⦿	⦿
Political Science	⦿	⦿
Sociology	⦿	⦿
Spanish		⦿

Out of Faculty Minors

Out of Faculty Minors

Discipline	Minor
Accounting Minor for Arts and Science	⦿
Arts and Cultural Management	⦿
Business Law	⦿
Business Studies	⦿
Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies	⦿
Digital Experience Design	⦿
Finance Minor for Arts and Science	⦿
Human Resources Minor for Arts and Science	⦿
Marketing Minor for Arts and Science	⦿

Laddering a Diploma into the Bachelor of Science

Students with an accredited diploma can ladder into the Bachelor of Science (BSc) and use some of their diploma coursework towards their degree requirements. If you have questions about the diploma laddering process, please visit www.macewan.ca/bscstudent or contact artsandscience@macewan.ca.

Preparing for Professional Studies

Students intending to enter professional programs at other universities can take their pre-professional programs in the Faculty of Arts and Science at MacEwan University. The university offers the first and second years of several pre-professional programs, including chiropractic medicine, dental hygiene, dentistry, medical laboratory science, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. All courses in these pre-professional programs are credit courses, and, as such, they may apply to the degrees offered by MacEwan University.

Students are advised to consult the admissions requirements for the universities and programs of their choice and to select their MacEwan University courses accordingly. Completing pre-professional courses at MacEwan University does not guarantee admission to the subsequent professional program. Each professional program requires a separate application, and entry is competitive, not automatic.

Computer Science Requirements

Computer Science Major

Computer Science Minor

Computer Science Major

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science program requires students to complete 120 credits of non-duplicative coursework. In addition to the Computer Sciences Major, students will complete one of the following:

• one minor,
• two minors, or
• a secondary Science major

Students are required to complete option courses as well as the major(s) and minor(s). All BSc degrees require Breadth Requirements. Courses can satisfy both the breadth requirements and requirements for the major(s), minor(s), or options.

The Computer Science major is 42 to 60 credits with a minimum of 36 senior-level credits. Students majoring in Computer Science have the option of completing the General Computer Science Major, the Database and Interactive Visualization Stream, the System and Information Security Stream, or the Video Gaming Stream.

To declare the Computer Science Major, students need to have successfully completed MATH 114 and have completed or be currently enrolled in CMPT 200. The deadline to declare is January 15 and students will be notified by February 1.

Notes:

• Students majoring in Computer Science are required to take MATH 114, one of MATH 120 or MATH 125, and STAT 151.
• Students can complete a maximum of 9 credits of independent work from CMPT 398, CMPT 496, CMPT 497, and CMPT 498 to fulfill senior-level requirements of the Computer Science Major. 
• Students can complete a maximum of 3 credits from CMPT 496 or CMPT 497.
• While not explicitly required, CMPT 101 is the prerequisite for CMPT 103. Students must complete CMPT 101 , or its equivalent, prior to enrolling in CMPT 103. CMPT 101 can be used to fulfill a general major requirement.
• Students can use DESN 240 or DESN 242 in place of CMPT 250 in the Computer Science Major.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Major

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Specific Major Requirements
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II	3
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology	3
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CMPT 496	Final Project	3
or CMPT 497	Computer Science Internship
Choose 6 credits from the following:		6
CMPT 204	Algorithms I
CMPT 229	Computer Organization and Architecture
CMPT 250	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
CMPT 280	Introduction to Computer Security
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management
Choose 6 credits from the following:		6
CMPT 305	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CMPT 306	Non-Procedural Programming Languages
CMPT 315	Web Application Development
CMPT 330	Introduction to Real Time Gaming
CMPT 355	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CMPT 360	Introduction to Operating Systems
CMPT 361	Introduction to Networks
CMPT 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics
CMPT 380	Computer Systems Security
CMPT 391	Database Management Systems
General Major Requirements
Choose 15 to 33 credits from junior- or senior-level CMPT.		15-33
Secondary Major or Minor(s)
Students have the option of completing a second Science or Arts major, or one or two minors. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level.		18-60
Options
Students can choose from Arts and Science courses or up to 18 credits in out-of-faculty options.1		0-60
Total Credits		120

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Students can take up to 3 credits from Physical Activity (PACT), Emergency Communications and Response (ECRP), Travel (TRVL), or Office Assistant (OAAS, OADM, OALS, or OAMS) to fulfill out-of-faculty options.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Major, Databases and Interactive Visualization Stream

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II	3
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology	3
CMPT 250	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction	3
CMPT 272	Formal Systems and Logic in Computing Science	3
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management	3
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CMPT 496	Final Project	3
or CMPT 497	Computer Science Internship
Choose 12 credits from the following:		12
CMPT 315	Web Application Development
CMPT 351	Introduction to Data Visualization
CMPT 391	Database Management Systems
CMPT 450	Information Visualization
CMPT 491	Datamining and Advanced Database Topics
Choose 6 to 24 credits from junior- and senior-level CMPT.		6-24
Secondary Major or Minor(s)
Students have the option of completing a second Science or Arts major, or one or two minors. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level.		18-60
Options
Students can choose from Arts and Science courses or up to 18 credits in out-of-faculty options.1		0-60
Total Credits		120

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Students can take up to 3 credits from Physical Activity (PACT), Emergency Communications and Response (ECRP), Travel (TRVL), or Office Assistant (OAAS, OADM, OALS, or OAMS) to fulfill out-of-faculty options.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Major, System and Information Security Stream

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II	3
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology	3
CMPT 229	Computer Organization and Architecture	3
CMPT 280	Introduction to Computer Security	3
CMPT 360	Introduction to Operating Systems	3
CMPT 361	Introduction to Networks	3
CMPT 380	Computer Systems Security	3
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CMPT 464	Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems	3
CMPT 480	Computer Network Security	3
CMPT 496	Final Project	3
or CMPT 497	Computer Science Internship
Choose 6 to 24 credits from junior- and senior-level CMPT		6-24
Secondary Major or Minor(s)
Students have the option of completing a second Science or Arts major, or one or two minors. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level.		18-60
Options
Students can choose from Arts and Science courses or up to 18 credits in out-of-faculty options.1		0-60
Total Credits		120

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Students can take up to 3 credits from Physical Activity (PACT), Emergency Communications and Response (ECRP), Travel (TRVL), or Office Assistant (OAAS, OADM, OALS, or OAMS) to fulfill out-of-faculty options.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Major, Gaming Stream

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II	3
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology	3
CMPT 230	Introduction to Computer Games	3
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management	3
CMPT 330	Introduction to Real Time Gaming	3
CMPT 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics	3
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
CMPT 496	Final Project	3
or CMPT 497	Computer Science Internship
CRWR 195	Introduction to Creative Writing	3
or CRWR 295	The Craft of Writing
Choose 3 credits from the following:		3
CMPT 250	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
CMPT 355	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CMPT 430	3D Game Development and Artificial Intelligence
Choose 9 to 27 credits from junior- and senior-level CMPT		9-27
Secondary Major or Minor(s)
Students have the option of completing a second Science or Arts major, or one or two minors. Minor courses must be completed at the senior-level.		18-60
Options
Students can choose from Arts and Science courses or up to 18 credits in out-of-faculty options.1		0-60
Total Credits		120

Computer Science Minor

The Computer Science Minor requires 18 senior-level CMPT credits with a minimum of six credits at the 300- or 400-level, excluding CMPT 310 and CMPT 311.
Notes:

• Students can use DESN 240 or DESN 242 in place of CMPT 250 in the Computer Science Minor.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Specific Minor Requirements
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms	3
Choose 3 credits from the following:		3
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology
CMPT 204	Algorithms I
CMPT 229	Computer Organization and Architecture
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management
General Minor Requirements
Choose 12 credits from senior-level CMPT		12
Total Credits		18

Degree Regulations

Students are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the faculty advisors about program planning.

Academic Residency - Credit Requirements 

In addition to the academic residency requirements of the University, while enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BSc), students must complete at MacEwan University:

• A minimum of 24 credits at the senior-level in the major discipline, with 12 of those senior credits completed at the 300- or 400-level. All 400-level requirements are to be completed at MacEwan University.
• If applicable, a minimum of nine credits in a minor at the senior-level, with at least three of those credits completed at the 300- or 400-level.

Students with a previous MacEwan University credential are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits while enrolled in the BSc. 

Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from another post-secondary institution must complete a minimum of 60 additional MacEwan University credits applicable to the BSc. Forty-five of these credits must be completed while the students is enrolled in the BSc. This credit requirement applies to students who began their studies at MacEwan University and completed a credential at another institution. 

Students who interrupt their program and who must apply for readmission to the program will be required to comply with any new regulations upon resumption of their studies.

Breadth Requirements 

Courses taken to fulfil the major, minor, or option requirements can also be used to satisfy breadth requirements.

Declaration of a Major and Minor 

Students are advised to declare a primary major and minor, a primary major and a secondary major, a major and two minors, or a multi-disciplinary major by the time they have completed 45 credits. Primary majors are selected from Science disciplines and consist of 42 to 60 junior- and senior-level credits; multi-disciplinary majors consist of 60 to 84 junior- and senior-level credits. Students who declare a multidisciplinary major may pursue a minor but are not required to do so. Secondary majors can be from a Science or Arts discipline. Students cannot combine a major with a multidisciplinary major. Except for students in an Honours program, a maximum of 60 credits may be completed from any one discipline for credit towards the degree. A major and minor cannot be in the same discipline and students may not declare more than one out-of-faculty minor. Students can re-declare their major(s) and/or minor(s) if required.

For students completing multiple majors or minors, the Faculty cannot guarantee a schedule of classes that will permit students to complete their degree in eight consecutive fall and winter semesters. Furthermore, depending on the configuration of the student's degree, meeting the requirements for the degree may require the completion of more than 120 credits for graduation. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor in the Faculty of Arts and Science Advising Office and a discipline advisor in their major and minor prior to this declaration.

Restricted Enrolment Courses

The Faculty of Arts and Science strives to accommodate all students wishing to enrol in a given course when it is appropriate to their program: however, classes in some courses must, for academic reasons, be restricted in size. If such a course is found to be oversubscribed, priority in registration will be given to those students whose programs may require it (e.g., majors, Honours, and/or minors) and then to other students as space permits.

Graduation Grade Point Average 

As part of the Graduation Grade Point Average regulation, Bachelor of Science students must obtain an overall GGPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the major(s) and a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the minor(s).

Graduation Requirements 

Graduation requirements are governed by the date on which a student declares their major(s) and minor(s). Students who declare their major(s) and minor(s) on or before the published deadline are bound by the requirements of the current academic year. Those students who declare after this date are bound by the programs of study and degree requirements of the upcoming academic year as published in the MacEwan Academic Calendar.

Junior - and Senior-Level Courses 

Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are considered junior-level and courses numbered from 200 to 499 are considered senior-level.

Major or Minor 300- and 400- Level Requirements 

The 300- and 400-level requirements in the major or minor cannot consist solely of project, field placement, and/or individual study courses.

Maximum Independent Courses 

The maximum number of credits for independent work (project, field placement, and/or individual study courses) excluding the Honours Thesis, is 15 credits. Specific disciplines may have further restrictions.

Maximum Junior-Level Courses 

A maximum of 48 credits at the 100-level are permitted in completion of the B.Sc. degree. Additional courses at the 100-level are extra to the 120 credits required to complete the B.Sc. degree and will not be counted toward fulfilment of graduation requirements.

Minimum Science Courses 

Students are required to complete successfully a minimum of 72 total credits from Science courses.

Minimum Passing Grade 

A minimum grade of D or credit CR is required for all Science degree courses unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study. 

Minimum Transfer Grade for Credit 

A minimum grade of D is required on any transfer credit granted for the program. Unless otherwise stated, Arts and Science courses require a minimum grade of C- when the course is used as a prerequisite. Transfer credit decisions made by the university are final and cannot be appealed.

Out-of-Faculty Options Requirements 

Students may take a maximum of 18 credits from courses offered by a MacEwan University Faculty or School other than Arts and Science. Students completing an out-of-faculty minor or laddering students who have met the minor requirements with a MacEwan University diploma must complete their degree requirements from courses offered within the Faculty of Arts and Science or from the list of Cross-Faculty Course Recognitions in the Academic Calendar. Courses deemed as Cross-Faculty Course Recognitions are used to fulfill in-Faculty courses within the BSc and do not count as out-of-Faculty options. 

Progression of Studies 

Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the prerequisite and/or co-requisite requirements as noted on all courses that may fulfill Bachelor of Science program requirements.

Honours Regulations

Overall Requirements 

The Honours program of study consists of 63 to 84 credits as determined by the discipline. Students in the Honours program may choose to complete a minor outside of the Honours discipline. Some disciplines may require a minor.

Acceptance to Honours

For consideration of admittance/acceptance into Honours, students must present a minimum of 45 university-level credits applicable to the program of study, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must complete 24 of the 45 credits in the last 12 months; however, exceptions to this rule may occur with the approval of the Honours discipline advisor. Individual departments may have additional requirements noted in their program of study.

Course Load 

Students accepted into an Honours program must complete 24-credits in each twelve consecutive months they are in the program. Exceptions to this rule may occur with the approval of the Honours discipline advisor.

Grade Point Average 

Students accepted and enrolled in the Science Honours program must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 across all courses in the degree. As well, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3 across a set of courses designated by each discipline for each twelve consecutive months following acceptance into the Honours program. Failure to do so will result in the student’s program status reverting to BSc with a major in the previous Honours discipline.

Graduation Grade Point Average 

In order to graduate, students must obtain an overall GGPA of 3.0 or higher, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 on all courses credited toward the Honours program of study.

Program Learning Outcomes

Faculty of Arts and Science Degree-Level Learning Outcomes

Thinking about knowledge is at the core of University education and learning within the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students develop capacities to “think-through” - to practice wonder, reflection, and engage in thoughtful inquiry and dialogue. Thinking-through involves questioning beyond the confines of one's immediate personal, social, and disciplinary surroundings. First, knowledge is acquired and understood. Learning moves beyond acquiring information and data to a formally disciplined manner of thinking about knowledge. Next, knowledge is interrogated by asking and answering questions, distinguishing between opinion and knowledge, and developing tools to assess reasons and evidence. Finally, knowledge is synthesized as students develop coherent arguments, and link ideas together beyond what is immediately apparent. Learning is a lifelong creative process of discovery and action that happens beyond the classroom and the degree. Our graduates interact with and contribute to their community by integrating and applying the research and communication skills and ways of knowing developed through their education. Learning outcomes capture the observable knowledge, skills, and abilities graduates acquire that are the foundation of learning.

Graduates will demonstrate their ability to “think-through” by:

1. Analysing puzzles, problems, concepts, and theories.
2. Conceptualizing questions based on disciplinary knowledge.
3. Evaluating knowledge within and across disciplines in ways that acknowledge historical, cultural, and social contexts.

Graduates will demonstrate research and scholarship skills by:

4. Applying appropriate research skills and ethical principles.
5. Interpreting results appreciating the value and limits of conclusions.
6. Recognizing how research involves an ongoing process of reflection, dialogue, and reassessment.

Graduates will demonstrate diverse skills for communication by:

7. Conveying complex ideas coherently in a variety of formats.
8. Appraising information in ways that consider context and audience.
9. Interpreting the ideas and arguments of others in ways that reflect their knowledge, judgement, and comprehension.

Graduates will demonstrate durable skills necessary for learning beyond their degree by:

10. Collaborating with diverse groups.
11. Examining different perspectives and challenging biases and preconceptions.
12. Exploring the continuous impact and limitations of disciplinary knowledge and expertise.

Computer Science Major Learning Outcomes

Graduates of MacEwan University’s Computer Science program will be able to:

1) Utilize programming skills with different technologies

1. Modularize a solution into implementable components
2. Write programs in three or more industry-relevant languages
3. Write a program that implements a specified algorithm
4. Find and resolve problems/errors in code (debugging)
5. Write tests to verify that a solution meets specification (testing)
6. Apply language-specific standards when programming

2) Judge the quality of a technical solution

1. Evaluate that solutions meet current and future requirements
2. Evaluate and select technologies that best fit the solutions
3. Appraise functional and non-functional (business, legal, ethical, performance, security) requirements
4. Examine the quality of technical solutions from Human-Computer Interaction (design and usability) and Software Engineering (maintainability and sustainability) perspectives.

3) Justify their choice of data structure(s), programming paradigm(s), and algorithm(s) when solving problems

1. Adopt existing data structures to solve problems
2. Evaluate algorithms and data structure in terms of memory, efficiency, and speed
3. Compare and contrast various implementation approaches (languages, OS, platforms, etc.)

4) Create a computational method or algorithm that achieves specified outcomes

1. Identify the algorithm category of a problem
2. Identify subtasks within an algorithm
3. Design tests that verify the algorithm meets specified outcomes
4. Evaluate the complexity of an algorithm

5) Communicate technical information using a variety of media to a standard of excellence consistent with established best practices

1. Write accurate and thorough documentation for a technical solution according to standards
2. Convey the appropriate representation (written, graph, diagram, table, video, animation, etc.) to convey information
3. Read and summarize technical information
4. Express concepts at different levels of knowledge for a variety of audiences (business, technical, public)

Student Plan

• The student plan provides a suggest course sequence with the minimum number of credits required for the major
• The suggested course sequence depends on course availability, the student's schedule, and the student's choice of minor(s) or secondary major
• It is highly recommended that students complete their Breadth Requirements by the end of year 2
• The student plans list CMPT 101 as a requirement of the Computer Science program. Students who have CMPT 101 or its equivalent can take an additional 3 credits (1 course) of senior-level CMPT in year 3 or 4
• Students can complete a maximum of 9 credits (3 courses) of independent work from CMPT 398, CMPT 496, and CMPT 498 to fulfill senior-level requirements of the Computer Science major

Computer Science Major

Year 1	Credits
CMPT 101	3
CMPT 103	3
MATH 114	3
MATH 120	3
ENGL 102	3
Breadth Requirements	15
	30
Year 2	Credits
CMPT 200	3
CMPT 201	3
Choose 6 credits (2 courses) from the following:	6
CMPT 204
CMPT 229
CMPT 250
CMPT 280
CMPT 291
STAT 151	3
Breadth, Option, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	15
	30
Year 3	Credits
CMPT 395	3
Choose 6 credits (2 courses) from the following:	6
CMPT 305
CMPT 306
CMPT 315
CMPT 330
CMPT 355
CMPT 360
CMPT 361
CMPT 370
CMPT 380
CMPT 391
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from senior-level CMPT	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Year 4	Credits
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 496
CMPT 497
Choose 9 credits (3 courses) from senior-level CMPT	9
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Total Credits 120

Computer Science Major, Databases and Interactive Visualization Stream

Year 1	Credits
CMPT 101	3
CMPT 103	3
MATH 114	3
MATH 120	3
ENGL 102	3
Breadth Requirements	15
	30
Year 2	Credits
CMPT 200	3
CMPT 201	3
CMPT 250	3
CMPT 272	3
CMPT 291	3
STAT 151	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	12
	30
Year 3	Credits
CMPT 315	3
CMPT 351	3
CMPT 391	3
CMPT 395	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Year 4	Credits
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 496
CMPT 497
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 450
CMPT 491
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from senior-level CMPT	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	21
	30
Total Credits 120

Computer Science Major, System and Information Security Stream

Year 1	Credits
CMPT 101	3
CMPT 103	3
MATH 114	3
MATH 120	3
ENGL 102	3
Breadth Requirements	15
	30
Year 2	Credits
CMPT 200	3
CMPT 201	3
CMPT 229	3
CMPT 280	3
STAT 151	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	15
	30
Year 3	Credits
CMPT 360	3
CMPT 361	3
CMPT 380	3
CMPT 395	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Year 4	Credits
CMPT 464	3
CMPT 480	3
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 496
CMPT 497
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from senior-level CMPT	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Total Credits 120

Computer Science Gaming Stream

Year 1	Credits
CMPT 101	3
CMPT 103	3
MATH 114	3
MATH 120	3
ENGL 102	3
Breadth Requirements	15
	30
Year 2	Credits
CMPT 200	3
CMPT 201	3
CMPT 230	3
CMPT 291	3
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CRWR 195
CRWR 295
STAT 151	3
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	12
	30
Year 3	Credits
CMPT 330	3
CMPT 370	3
CMPT 395	3
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 250
CMPT 355
CMPT 430
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	18
	30
Year 4	Credits
Choose 3 credits (1 course) from the following:	3
CMPT 496
CMPT 497
Choose 6 credits (2 courses) from senior-level CMPT	6
Options, Minor(s), or Primary or Secondary Major Requirements	21
	30
Total Credits 120

Expected Course Offerings

Following is a list of expected course offerings for fall 2025 and winter 2026. While some courses may change, we will ensure that required courses will be available. This list was accurate at the time of publication. For an up-to-date schedule, please check MyStudentSystem before registration opens.  

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Fall 2025
CMPT 101	Introduction to Computing I
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology
CMPT 204	Algorithms I
CMPT 220	Unix, Scripting, and Other Tools
CMPT 230	Introduction to Computer Games
CMPT 250	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
CMPT 272	Formal Systems and Logic in Computing Science
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management
CMPT 305	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CMPT 310	Computers and Society
CMPT 340	Introduction to Numerical Methods
CMPT 360	Introduction to Operating Systems
CMPT 361	Introduction to Networks
CMPT 370	Introduction to Computer Graphics
CMPT 381	Cryptology from Classical to Post-Quantum
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering
CMPT 399	Topics in Computer Science
CMPT 430	3D Game Development and Artificial Intelligence
CMPT 450	Information Visualization
CMPT 480	Computer Network Security
CMPT 496	Final Project
CMPT 497	Computer Science Internship

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Winter 2026
CMPT 101	Introduction to Computing I
CMPT 103	Introduction to Computing II
CMPT 200	Data Structures and Algorithms
CMPT 201	Practical Programming Methodology
CMPT 204	Algorithms I
CMPT 250	Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
CMPT 272	Formal Systems and Logic in Computing Science
CMPT 280	Introduction to Computer Security
CMPT 291	Introduction to File and Database Management
CMPT 305	Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CMPT 310	Computers and Society
CMPT 312	Introduction to Robotics: Programming and Control
CMPT 315	Web Application Development
CMPT 330	Introduction to Real Time Gaming
CMPT 351	Introduction to Data Visualization
CMPT 355	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
CMPT 360	Introduction to Operating Systems
CMPT 361	Introduction to Networks
CMPT 380	Computer Systems Security
CMPT 391	Database Management Systems
CMPT 395	Introduction to Software Engineering
CMPT 399	Topics in Computer Science
CMPT 455	Introduction to Machine Learning
CMPT 464	Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems
CMPT 496	Final Project

Admission Requirements

Applicants may be admitted to one of the following:

Regular Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Mathematics 30-1
3. Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Computing Science-Advanced Career and Technology Studies (5 credits)
4. One subject from Group A, B, C or D

Notes:

• A maximum of one Group D subject may be presented. Group D subjects used for admission must be 5-credit or any credit combination of at least 5 credits (e.g., two 3-credit subjects).

Applicants with nine to 23 university-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.

Mature Admission

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicants must be Canadian Applicants, 20 years of age or older, and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 60 percent, with no course grade lower than 50 percent, in the following high school courses:

1. ELA 30-1
2. Mathematics 30-1
3. Two of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, or Computing Science-Advanced Level Career and Technology Studies (5 credits)

Applicants with nine to 23 university-level credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants with 24 or more university-level credits will be considered under Previous Post-Secondary Work.

Previous Post-Secondary Work 

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Admission in this category does not imply or guarantee the transfer of any coursework and/or credential unless a block transfer agreement (internal or external) is in effect and published in the calendar by the Office of the University Registrar. In addition, transfer of coursework does not imply or guarantee that an applicant will be admitted.

Applicants must have successfully completed the following:

• A minimum of 24 university-level credits, from a recognized institution, with a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• The required mathematics and science courses listed under the Regular or Mature Admission category.

Additional Admission Criteria

All applicants must meet the following:

1. English Language Proficiency

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicable to All Admission Categories

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s academic calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.

2. Other Admission Criteria

To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar

Applicable to All Admission Categories

Applicants who have been assigned two unsatisfactory academic records within the past five years will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the program until a minimum three years from the date of the assignment of the last unsatisfactory academic record. For the purpose of admission or re-admission, an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation ‘required to withdraw’ or equivalent.

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