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Computer Programming and Analysis/Computer Systems Technology to Computer Science, optional Specialization in Theoretical Computer Science

Where Are You Now?

Niagara College

Discipline: Computer and information sciences

Credential: College Advanced Diploma (3 year)

Program Title: Computer Programming and Analysis

Where Do You Want to Go?

Trent University

Degree Qualifications: BSc(Hon) - Honours Bachelor of Science

Discipline: Computer and information sciences

Credential: Degree (4 year)

Program Title: Computer Science, optional Specialization in Theoretical Computer Science

Transfer credits / courses

50%

Semesters Remaining 0.5

Granted 10.00
Total 20.00

Course Equivalencies Granted

1.  Students graduating from the advanced diploma program in Computer Programming and Analysis, or Computer Systems Technology program at any Ontario College with an average of 75% or greater will be granted the following 10 credits toward the degree:

  • 0.5 COIS 1010H - The Digital World
  • 0.5 COIS 1020H - Programming for Computer Science
  • 0.5 COIS 2240H - Software Design and Modelling
  • 0.5 COIS-ADMN 2620H - Systems Analysis and Design
  • 0.5 COIS 3400H - Database Management Systems
  • 0.5 COIS 3420H - Web Application Development
  • 1.5 unassigned Computer Science credits at the 3000 level
  • 0.5 unassigned Computer Science credits at the 4000 level
  • 2.0 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
  • 3.0 unassigned Science credits at the 2000 level

2.  Students graduating from the advanced diploma program in Computer Programming and Analysis, or Computer Systems Technology program at any Ontario College with an average of 70 - 74.9% will be granted the following 7.5 credits toward the degree:

  • 0.5 COIS 1010H - The Digital World
  • 0.5 COIS 1020H - Programming for Computer Science
  • 0.5 COIS 2240H - Software Design and Modelling
  • 0.5 COIS-ADMN 2620H - Systems Analysis and Design
  • 0.5 COIS 3400H - Database Management Systems
  • 0.5 COIS 3420H - Web Application Development
  • 1.0 unassigned Computer Science credits at the 3000 level
  • 2.0 unassigned Science credits at the 1000 level
  • 1.5 unassigned Science credits at the 2000 level

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements. http://trentu.ca/calendar

Requirements

To qualify for this agreement, students must have:
- successfully completed the Computer Programming and Analysis or Computer Systems Technology Advanced Diploma program at any Ontario college;
- a minimum overall average of 70% .

Minimum Course Grade Required (if applicable)

N/A

Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%

Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation Yes

Bridging

Program Residency Requirement

1.  To satisfy the requirements of the B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science, students entering Trent with an admissions average of 75% or higher and receiving 10.0 transfer credits will need to complete 10.0 credits, as follows:

  • 0.5 COIS 2020H - Data structures and Algorithms
  • 0.5 COIS 2300H - Computer Organization
  • 0.5 COIS 2320H - Digital Logic
  • 0.5 COIS 3020H - Data Structures and Algorithms II
  • 0.5 COIS 3030H - Software Specification and Development
  • 0.5 COIS 3050H - Formal Languages and Automata
  • 0.5 COIS 3320H - Fundamentals of Operating Systems
  • 0.5 COIS 3380H - Systems Programming in C
  • 0.5 COIS 4050H - Advanced Algorithms
  • 0.5 COIS 4100H - Comparative Programming Languages 
  • 0.5 MATH 1350H - Linear Algebra I: Matrix Algebra
  • 0.5 MATH 1550H - Probability I: Introduction to Probability
  • 0.5 MATH 2600H - Discrete Structures
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 MATH 1005H - Applied Calculus
    • 0.5 MATH 1110H - Calculus I: Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals
  • 0.5 additional Computer Science credits at the 4000 level
  • 0.5 Business Administration credits
  • 1.0 Arts credit from Ancient History and Classics, Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English Literature, French and Francophone Studies, History, Philosophy, Spanish, or Gender and Social Justice
  • 1.0 elective credit, which must include at least 0.5 credits from the Approved Indigenous Course List if not already completed through the requirements above

2. To satisfy the requirements of the B.Sc. (Honours) in Computer Science, students entering Trent with an admissions average of 70-74.9% and receiving 7.5 transfer credits will need to complete 12.5 credits, as follows:

  • 0.5 COIS 2020H - Data structures and algorithms
  • 0.5 COIS 2300H - Computer Organization
  • 0.5 COIS 2320H - Digital Logic
  • 0.5 COIS 3020H - Data Structures and Algorithms II
  • 0.5 COIS 3030H - Software Specification and Development
  • 0.5 COIS 3050H - Formal Languages and Automata
  • 0.5 COIS 3320H - Fundamentals of Operating Systems
  • 0.5 COIS 3380H - Systems Programming in C
  • 0.5 COIS 4050H - Advanced Algorithms 
  • 0.5 COIS 4100H - Comparative Programming Languages
  • 0.5 MATH 1350H - Linear Algebra I: Matrix Algebra
  • 0.5 MATH 1550H - Probability I: Introduction to Probability
  • 0.5 MATH 2600H - Discrete Structures
  • 0.5 credits from the following:
    • 0.5 MATH 1005H - Applied Calculus
    • 0.5 MATH 1110H - Calculus I: Limits, Derivatives, and Integrals
  • 1.0 additional Computer Science credit at the 4000 level
  • 0.5 additional Computer Science credits
  • 0.5 Business Administration credits
  • 1.0 Arts credit from Ancient History and Classics, Canadian Studies, Cultural Studies, English Literature, French and Francophone Studies, History, Philosophy, Spanish, or Gender and Social Justice
  • 2.5 elective credits, which must include at least 0.5 credits from the Approved Indigenous Course List if not already completed through the above requirements

Degree requirements are subject to change. Refer to the most recent version of the Academic Calendar for course descriptions and degree requirements, which apply to all undergraduate programs. http://trentu.ca/calendar

For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.

Language of Instruction

English

Cancellation Policy

The agreement will be reviewed annually, or sooner in the event of major curriculum changes in either partner’s programs. This agreement may be terminated by either party. In this case, notice of one year is required. In the event of termination of the agreement, every effort will be made to ensure that students currently enrolled in the program will not be affected.

Documentation

No additional pathway documentation available.

Contact / Apply

Recruitment and Admissions Office
Trent University
1-888-739-8885
discovertrent@trentu.ca


Last Updated: November 14, 2022