Computer Science

Computer science plays a leading role in modern society, shaping our abilities and our future. From streaming music to planning a mission to Mars, the application of computer science offers innovative approaches to new challenges.

Think big as you explore the world of computer science while engaging in one of two focused program streams in Business or Science. The Business Focus provides a path to the Entrepreneurship Certificate from the Faculty of Business, whereas the Science Focus emphasizes Science and Environmental Science electives.

Experience high-tech labs and classrooms, access to a 240-core high performance computer Linux cluster, a stunning 3-D virtual reality lab, and learn about the latest advances in game programming, mobile computing, health informatics applications, big data, and cloud computing.

Transfer Options

It’s easy to transfer to Lakehead. Our pathway and general transfer policies are designed to help you maximize your credits from your current or previous studies at either college or university – or even both.  

There are a number of ways to transfer to Lakehead. Let us help you achieve your degree completion goals. For more information regarding specific admission requirements from college or university, check out the “Admissions Requirement” tab above and select your most recent level of study.

 

Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.

Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:

To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:

Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:

To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:

Program Specific Requirements



  • Computer Science (Co-op Available)
    Degree:
    Science
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-2 or Math 31
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-2 or Math 31
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12, 1 from: Calculus 12, Computer Science 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Math, 1 from: Computer Science, Math (additional), or Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S, 1 from: Applied Math 40S, Advanced Mathematics 45S & Introduction To Calculus 45S, or Computer Science 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted. College transfer students entering via a transfer pathway are not required to satisfy these specific prerequisite requirements.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120, 1 from: Calculus 120, Computer Science 120, or Foundations of Math 120
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, 1 from: Academic Math 3201 or Calculus 3208
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12, 1 from: Calculus 12 or Mathematics 12
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    Calculus and Computer Science are recommended

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B, 1 from: Calculus 611B, Foundations of Math 621A, or Computer Studies 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), 2 from: Calculus I (201-NYA or 201-103), Calculus II (201-NYB or 201-203), or Computer Science (420 series)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B, Pre-Calculus 30, 1 from: Calculus 30, Computer Science 30, or Foundations of Mathematics 30
  • Computer Science and Computer Programming Diploma (Lakehead-Georgian Partnership)
    Degree:
    Science
    Alberta/NWT/Nunavut:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-2 or Math 31
    Program Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U)
    Program Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 from: Math 30-2 or Math 31
    Program Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:
    English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12, Pre-Calculus 12, 1 from: Calculus 12, Computer Science 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12
    Program Specific Requirements for International Students:
    English, Math, 1 from: Computer Science, Math (additional), or Physics
    Program Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:
    English Language Arts (Comprehensive Focus, Literary Focus, or Transactional Focus) 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S, 1 from: Applied Math 40S, Advanced Mathematics 45S & Introduction To Calculus 45S, or Computer Science 40S
    Program Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Other secondary or post-secondary courses that are equivalent to these requirements are accepted.
    Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:
    English Language Arts 121 or 122, Pre-Calculus A120 or B120, 1 from: Calculus 120, Computer Science 120, or Foundations of Math 120
    Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:
    English 3201, Advanced Math 3200, 1 from: Academic Math 3201 or Calculus 3208
    Program Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:
    English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12, 1 from: Calculus 12 or Mathematics 12
    Other Admission Requirements & Important Information:

    Calculus and Computer Science are recommended

    Program Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:
    English 621A, Pre-Calculus 621B, 1 from: Calculus 611B, Foundations of Math 621A, or Computer Studies 621A
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:
    2 English (603 or 604), Linear Algebra I (201-NYC, 201-105, or 201-106), 2 from: Calculus I (201-NYA or 201-103), Calculus II (201-NYB or 201-203), or Computer Science (420 series)
    Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:
    English (ENG4U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), 1 from: Calculus & Vectors (MCV4U), Computer Science (ICS4U), or Data Management (MDM4U). Equivalent courses to the Ontario prerequisite requirements will be considered.
    Program Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:
    English Language Arts 30 A or English Language Arts 30 B, Pre-Calculus 30, 1 from: Calculus 30, Computer Science 30, or Foundations of Mathematics 30


Your first year academic experience will depend on whether you've enrolled in the Business or Science stream, and if you've chosen to pursue our co-operative education program.

 

Business Focus (required courses)

  • Computer Science 1411 and 1431 – Computer Programming I & II

  • Business 1512 – Basics of Accounting

  • Business 1511 – Basics of Management

  • Mathematics 1171 – Calculus I

  • Mathematics 1271 – Discrete Mathematics

  • One-credit combination of English, History, or Philosophy

Science Focus (required courses)

  • Computer Science 1411 and 1431 – Computer Programming I & II

  • Mathematics 1171 – Calculus I

  • Mathematics 1271 – Discrete Mathematics

  • One-credit combination of English, History, or Philosophy

If you're pursuing our co-operative education program, you may have a formal work period assignment in the summers after first and second year (Computer Science 1990, 2990) at the discretion of the Chair of the department. Otherwise, formal work period assignments do not begin until winter term of third year.

Co-op Placement

During your undergrad you will have the opportunity to participate in our co-operative education program to gain rewarding experiences in the industry, acquire practical skills and earn an income to finance your education. We have placed over 700 students with industry partners including IBM, Environment Canada, RIM, Atomic Energy of Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission, CIBC and more.

 

Student Mentorship

We have a full-time faculty member who is dedicated to mentoring first and second year students’ programming skills. This resource is particularly useful if you have limited experience in computer programming and would like one-on-one time with an expert in the field outside of your class and lab time.

 

Specialization

We offer a unique Game Programming Specialization to all Computer Science majors. This specialization teaches you the intricacies of animation, two and three dimensional graphics, gameplay and much more while you develop single, multiplayer and mobile games.

 

Accessible Faculty

Our department is small enough to provide you with direct access to the professors, and individual access to advanced computing equipment. Our faculty is active in its research, and committed to balancing theoretical information with hands-on opportunities. Projects and research papers are regularly integrated into our undergraduate courses.


More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information



Arts & Science
Orillia
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal
1
$5,984.51
$1,126.83
$7,111.34
2
$5,955.86
$1,044.11
$6,999.97
3
$5,915.30
$1,044.11
$6,959.41
4
$5,398.29
$1,044.11
$6,442.40
Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science)
Georgian - Barrie
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal
1
$5,984.51
$1,173.62
$7,158.13
2
$5,955.86
$1,090.90
$7,046.76
3
$5,915.30
$1,090.90
$7,006.20
4
$5,398.29
$1,090.90
$6,489.19

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Science
Thunder Bay
YearTuitionAncillary FeesTotal
1
$5,984.51
$1,408.45
$7,392.96
2
$5,955.86
$1,325.73
$7,281.59
3
$5,915.30
$1,325.73
$7,241.03
4
$5,398.29
$1,325.73
$6,724.02