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ComputerScience
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF
08/2013
Its a privilege to be the Dean when youhave such great people to work with, bothinside and outside the Faculty.
Dr. Michael Shepherd,Dean, Faculty of Computer Science
Our mission
To advance research and
knowledge and prepare
graduates to be leaders in the
development and application of
information technologies.
AT A GLANCE
Part of the U15 Canadas 15 leadingresearch-intensive universities
Largest Computer Science Faculty or Departmentin Atlantic Canada
Bachelor of Computer Science degree (with/without honours and co-op) is recognized by theCIPS Computer Science Accreditation Council
Works closely with Industry Advisory Board,intended to strengthen industry partnerships
Strong international engagement throughexchanges, joint undergraduate programs,internships (undergraduate &graduate) withuniversities in various countries within Asia,Europe &South America
Home of the first Institute for Big Data Analytics,in Canada, aimed at facilitating researchpartnerships with industry
FAST FACTS
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Over 700 current students
Over 3000 alumni
Over 30 faculty members
3 Canada Research Chairs
2 student societies: Computer Science Society&Women in Technology Society
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Faculty of Computer Science| Goldberg Computer Science Building | 6050 University AvenuePO Box 15000 | Halifax NS B3H 4R2 Canada | Tel: 902.494.2093 | Fax: 902.494.1517 | [email protected] | cs.dal.ca
Our degree programs
Bachelor of Computer Science:Optional Honours, co-opand specializations in: Artificial Intelligence &IntelligentSystems, Communication Technologies &Cyber Security,Graphics, Gaming &Media, and Data Science.
Bachelor of Informatics:Mandatory co-op withoptions to major in: Software Systems or Sustainability.
Master of Applied Computer Science:Project-basedprogram intended for those seeking employment
within industry.
Master of Computer Science:Thesis-based programintended for those who wish to pursue a career in research&development or a PhD and an academic career.
Master of Electronic Commerce:Full-timeinterdisciplinary program offered jointly by theDalhousie Faculties of Computer Science, Law andManagement.
Master of Health Informatics:Integrated researchand learning program connecting healthcare with
technology, offered jointly by the Dalhousie Facultiesof Computer Science and Medicine.
Master of Science, Computational Biology andBioinformatics:Interdisciplinary program emphasizing
research activities with resources from the DalhousieFaculties of Computer Science, Medicine and Science.
Doctor of Philosophy, Computer Science:Programin which all students are funded and work closely withfaculty and fellow students on innovative research.
Our research
We are a research-intensive Faculty, collaborating withindustry in the primary areas of Big Data, Human-Computer Interaction &Visualization and Systems.We currently have 9 active research groups.
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