University of Winnipeg

Course Description

• 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 modelling, data warehousing, relational databases, query languages), Software Engineering (software requirements and design, software process, software project management), Operating Systems, Net-Centric Computing (Internet programming, networks, security), Human-Computer Interaction (GUI Design and Programming), Intelligent Systems (Machine Learning)
• This program’s 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
• This program will help develop analytical thinking and applied skills by blending theoretical and practical aspects of computer science
• The Applied Computer Science major is designed to provide an excellent basis for graduate studies in either computer science or applied computing