	Computer Science

Computer Engineering (BASc Hons.) Degree Requirements

Academic Standards

To proceed in each year of the BASc (Hons.) degree program requires a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade-point average of 5.0 over all York University courses completed.

To graduate in an BASc (Hons.) degree program requires successful completion of all required courses for the stream in which the student is registered and a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade-point average of 5.0 over all York University courses completed.

There are two streams in the BASc program in Computer Engineering; hardware and software. These two streams begin in third year.

Program Course Requirements

Course titles are listed in the program requirements which follow. For more information about courses see the general undergraduate program.

All Engineering students engage in a common first year of 36 credits

Fall Term

ENG 1000 6.0 Engineering Design I(both terms)

CHEM 1000 3.0 Chemical Structure

COSC 1020 3.0 Introduction to Computer Science I

EATS 1010 3.0 The Dynamic Earth and Space Geodesy

MATH 1013 3.0 Applied Calculus I

PHYS 1010 6.0 Physics (both terms)

Winter Term

ENG 1000 6.0 Engineering Design I (continued )

COSC 1030 3.0 Introduction to Computer Science II

MATH 1014 3.0 Applied Calculus II

MATH 1025 3.0 Applied Linear Algebra

MATH 1090 3.0 Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

PHYS 1010 6.0 Physics (continued)

Second year, Computer Engineering (36 credits)

Fall Term

ENG 2000 6.0 Engineering Design II (both terms)

COSC 2011 3.0 Fundamentals of Data Structures (Fall or Winter Term)

COSC 2021 3.0 Computer Organization (Fall or Winter Term)

MATH 2015 3.0 Applied Multivariate and Vector Calculus

PHYS 2020 3.0 Electricity and Magnetism

PHYS 3050 3.0 Electronics I

Winter Term

ENG 2000 6.0 Engineering Design II (continued)

COSC 2001 3.0 Introduction to Theory of Computation (Fall or Winter Term)

COSC 2031 3.0 Software Tools (Fall or Winter Term)

MATH 2090 3.0 Applications of Logic to Discrete Mathematics

MATH 2030 3.0 Elementary Probability

PHYS 3150 3.0 Electronics II

Third Year, Computer Engineering (36 credits)

ENG 3000 3.0 Organization and Management Seminar (both terms)

COSC 3213 3.0 Computer Networks I

COSC 3215 3.0 Microcomputers and Embedded Systems

COSC 3221 3.0 Operating System Fundamentals

COSC 3311 3.0 Software Design

COSC 34xx 3.0 applications course

XXXX xxxx 6.0 complementary studies *

plus for the Software Development Stream

COSC 3101 3.0 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

COSC 33xx 3.0 software development course

or for the Hardware Development Stream

COSC 3201 3.0 Digital Logic

YYYY yyyy 3.0 3-credit elective course

plus at least 6 credits from the following courses:

EATS 1011 3.0 Introduction to Atmospheric Science

PHYS 1070 3.0 Astronomy

PHYS 2010 3.0 Classical Mechanics

PHYS 2040 3.0 Special Relativity and Modern Physics

PHYS 2060 3.0 Optics and Spectra

BIOL 1010 6.0 Biological Science

BIOL 1410 6.0 Principles and Processes in Biology

CHEM 1001 3.0 Chemical Dynamics

CHEM 2011 3.0 Introduction to Thermodynamics

Between third and fourth year - a required, but non-credit, 4-16 month internship program where students will gain professional experience (see additional information below)

Fourth Year, Computer Engineering (36 credits)

ENG 4000 6.0 Engineering Project

COSC xxxx 3.0 any other 3000- or 4000-level COSC course

XXXX xxxx 6.0 complementary studies*

YYYY yyyy 3.0 3-credit elective course

plus for the Software Development Stream (18 COSC credits)

COSC 42xx 3.0 systems course

COSC 43xx 3.0 x 3 software design courses

COSC 44xx 3.0 x 2 applications courses

or for the Hardware Development Stream (18 COSC credits)

COSC 42xx 3.0 x 3 systems courses

COSC 43xx 3.0 software design course

COSC 44xx 3.0 x 2 applications courses

Total (4 years): 145 credits

* must include at least 6 credits from the following courses:

ECON 1000 3.0 Introduction to Microeconomics

ECON 1010 3.0 Introduction to Macroeconomics

ECON 1900 3.0 Introduction to Economics for Non-Majors

PHIL 2070 3.0 Introductory Ethics

PHIL 2075 3.0 Introduction to Practical Ethics

HIST 3870 3.0 The Historical Development of Technology Since 1800 and its Impact

HUMA 3920 3.0 Technology and Communication

SOSC 2860 3.0 Interactive Media

SOSC 3310 6.0 Communications for Tomorrow

Internship Program

A non-credit industrial internship is required between third and fourth year in the Computer Engineering Stream. The model will follow that of already existing internships for York students in Computer Science and the Space and Communication Sciences streams. The internship will normally last 16 months, but students must spend a minimum of 4 months at an employer's work location. There will be considerable flexibility in the duration of individual internships within that range. For a 16-month placement, a York University engineering student can expect to earn an average of $ 45,000. Students who participate in the 16-month placement can expect to retire a significant fraction of their student debt before graduating.

In addition to providing essential work experience to Computer Engineering graduates, suitable work placements are expected to count towards the work term required by Engineering graduates who plan to seek certification as a Professional Engineer.

The Department of Computer Science maintains an Internship Office to assist students seeking internship employment and to assist employers wishing to hire York University internship students. The Internship Office coordinates recruitment activity on campus. Internship students receive assistance in identifying relevant and interesting internship opportunities, formulating the employer application package and sharpening interview skills. Computer Science students are currently placed at a wide range of companies including IBM Canada Ltd., Nortel Networks and Microforum.