APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE (ACS)

Jan. 31, 2020

Chair: Professor S. Liao; Professors: Y. Chen, S. Ramanna; Associate Professors: S. Camorlinga, C. Henry; Assistant Professors:
M. Adedayo, R. McFadyen, T. Halabi; Instructors: V. Balogun, J. Bautista, J. Deng.

http://www.acs.uwinnipeg.ca

DEGREES/PROGRAMS OFFERED
3-Year BA
4-Year BA
3-Year BA (Information Systems Stream)
3-Year BA (Health Informatics Stream)

3-Year BSc
4-Year BSc
3-Year BSc (Information Systems Stream)
3-Year BSc (Health Informatics Stream)
4-Year BSc (Scientific Computing Stream)
Honours BSc

Minor

Master of Science (MSc) – More information can be found in the Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

INTRODUCTION
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 modeling, 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).

Our 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. Our program will help
develop analytical thinking and applied skills by blending theoretical and practical aspects of computer science.

The Applied Computer Science program can lead to a Bachelor of Science (3-year, 4-year, or Honours) or a Bachelor of Arts (3-
year or 4-year). This major is focused in theories, professionalism, and fundamental computing knowledge. We recommend the
four-year degree programs due to the greater depth of study. Additionally, there are three streams: Information Systems, Health
Informatics, and Scientific Computing. The Applied Computer Science major is designed to provide an excellent basis for graduate
studies in either computer science or applied computing.

The Information Systems stream leads to a Bachelor of Science (3-year) or a Bachelor of Arts (3-year). The Information Systems
(IS) stream is aimed at students interested in focusing on information and business needs of IT industry. The stream is intended to
prepare students in information oriented courses, and also in system and internet based technologies.

The Health Informatics stream leads to a Bachelor of Science (3-year) or a Bachelor of Arts (3-year). The Health Informatics (HI)
stream provides students with more focused courses in Health information needs, infrastructure, standards, and jurisdiction. The HI
stream complements offerings of the ACS department, and gives students flexibility of combining all three areas of IT, Business, and
Health.

The Scientific Computing stream leads to a Bachelor of Science (4-year). The Scientific Computing stream (SC) stream provides
a scientific foundation for applied science industries. The goal of this stream is to provide a mechanism for students to pursue the
sciences as part of their studies in Applied Computer Science. The stream also positions students for success in computer science
graduate studies.

Students pursuing a 3-year or 4-year BSc in Applied Computer Science, including the IS, HI, and SC Streams, have the opportunity
to take a Business Stream (see the “Science with a Business Stream” section of this Course Calendar).

The Applied Computer Science program is designed to provide an excellent basis for graduate studies in computer science,
information sciences, or interdisciplinary areas such as Biostatistics.

The Department offers a Masters Degree in Applied Computer Science and Society.
 REQUIREMENTS FOR A 3-YEAR BA/BSc IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S or Applied Mathematics 40S.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 90 credit hours

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 30 credit hours
Major: Minimum 18 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours in Humanities
Science: 6 credit hours in Science for BA
18 credit hours in Science for BSc
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.
Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of 48
credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 36 credit hours/Maximum 48 credit hours in the Major subject.
Major courses are those in Required Courses and Electives.
Double Major: 36 credit hours in ACS, plus number of credit hours specified by other Major subject or program

Required courses:
MATH-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Mathematics ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals and one of the
Except: courses at 2000 level or above from the
• MATH-2902 Math Prior to 1640 electives listed below.
• MATH-2901 History of Calculus ACS-2906(3) Computer Architecture and System Software
• MATH-2903 Math for Early/Middle Years ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
Teachers I ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design
• MATH-2904 Math for Early/Middle Years ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems
Teachers II One of the following three courses:
STAT-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Statistics ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming
6 credit hours: a) or b) below: ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks
a) ACS-3931(3) Principles of Operating Systems
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I and
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II ACS-2947(3) Data Structures and Algorithms
b) ACS-3902(3) Database Systems
ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture

Electives: Students wishing to take further courses towards the General degree with the Applied Computer Science Major should
take up to 12 credit hours from the following:

ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems ACS-3921(3) /

ACS-2102(3) Scientific Computing 4921(3) Computer Security and Privacy
ACS-2816(3) Health Information Systems ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT Professions
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems ACS-3930(3) Topics in Applied Computer Science
ACS-2941(3) Unix ACS-3941(3) Implementation Issues in Object Oriented
ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project Languages
Management ACS-3947(3) Algorithm Design
ACS-3907(3) eCommerce ACS-4904(3) Data Warehousing
ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction ACS-4953(3) Introduction to Machine Learning
BUS-2002(3) Introduction to Financial Accounting

Combined Major: Minimum 48 credit hours from two (2) different majors with not less than 18 credit hours from
each major subject.

Required courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
ACS-2814(3) Application of Database Systems
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design
Additional Information:
Students are strongly advised to take more than 36 credit hours in Applied Computer Science.
Students who wish to strengthen their business background are advised to take courses in Administrative Studies.

Red River College

The Department of Applied Computer Science welcomes the transfer of Red River College students into the 3-Year Applied
Computer Science program. The University of Winnipeg will grant a total of 30 credit hours in transfer credits to Red River College
students who have successfully completed the Computer Analyst/Programmer (CAP) or the Information Systems Technology (IST)
2-year Diploma programs with an average of C+ (2.5 GPA) or better. These credits can be applied to either a Science or an Arts
degree. Further details regarding the transfer of credits and course requirements are available from the Department of Applied
Computer Science or from Student Services at the University of Winnipeg. Those who wish to pursue a 4-year major need to
consult the Chair of the department.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A 3-YEAR BA/BSc (INFORMATION SYSTEMS STREAM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Essential/Consumer Math, Pre-Calculus Math 40s or Applied Math 40s.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 90 credit hours

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 30 credit hours
Major: Minimum 18 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours in Humanities
Science: 6 credit hours in Science for BA
18 credit hours in Science for BSc
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.
Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
48 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 36 credit hours/Maximum 48 credit hours in the Major subject.
Major courses are those in Required Courses and Electives.
Double Major: 30 or 36 credit hours in each Major subject or program, as specified.

Required courses:

Year 1 courses: 9 credit hours Year 3 courses: 15 credit hours

ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction
6 credit hours: a), b), or c) below: ACS-3907(3) eCommerce
a)
ACS-1805(3) Introduction to Programming and One of the following two courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I ACS-3801(3) Principles in Information Systems
b) ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I and Management
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
c) One of the following two courses:
ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals and one of ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming
the ACS courses at 2000 level or above ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks

Year 2 courses: 12 credit hours One of the following three courses:

ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming Professions
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and ACS-3830(3) Topics in Information Systems
Design ACS-3902(3) Database Systems
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems

Electives: Students wishing to take further ACS courses towards the General degree with the Information Systems stream may
take a maximum of 12 credit hours from the following:
ACS-2816(3) Health Information Systems
ACS-2941(3) Unix
ACS-3830(3) Topics in Information Systems
ACS-3902(3) Database Systems
ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture
 Additional Electives: The following courses may also be of interest to students in this program:

Business and Administration Economics

BUS-1201(3) Introduction to Business I ECON-1104(3) Introduction to Economic Theory
BUS-1202(3) Introduction to Business II
BUS-2002(3) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting Mathematics and Statistics
BUS-2003(3) Introduction to Managerial Accounting MATH-1102(3) Basic Calculus
BUS-2103(3) Fundamentals of Organizational MATH-1201(3) Linear Algebra I
Behaviour MATH-1401(3) Discrete Mathematics
BUS-2210(3) Fundamentals of Marketing STAT-xxxx(3) any course in Statistics
BUS-2501(3) Fundamentals of Production and
Operational Management Conflict Resolution Studies
CRS-1200(6) Introduction to Conflict Resolution Studies
CRS-2210(3) Conflict Theory and Analysis

REQUIREMENTS FOR A 3-YEAR BA/BSc (HEALTH INFORMATICS STREAM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Essential/Consumer Math, Pre-Calculus Math 40s or Applied Math 40s

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 90 credit hours

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 30 credit hours
Major: Minimum 18 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours in Humanities
Science: 6 credit hours in Science for BA
18 credit hours in Science for BSc
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.
Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
48 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 36 credit hours/Maximum 48 credit hours in the Major subject.
Major courses are those in Required Courses and Electives.
Double Major: 30 or 36 credit hours in each Major subject or program, as specified.

Required courses:

Year 1 courses: 12 credit hours

ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems
6 credit hours: a), b) or c) below:
a) Year 3 courses: 12 credit hours
ACS-1805(3) Introduction to Programming and ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I
b) One of the following two courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I and ACS-3801(3) Principles in Information Systems
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II (Health Centric)
c) ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project Management
ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals and
One of the ACS courses at 2000 level or above One of the following two courses:
ACS-1809(3) Web Design and Development ACS-3700(3) Health Informatics Practicum
ACS-3830(3) Topics in Information Systems
Year 2 courses: 12 credit hours (Health Centric)
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems
ACS-2816(3) Health Information Systems One of the following two courses:
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Professions
Design ACS-3902(3) Database Systems

Electives: Students wishing to take further ACS courses towards the General degree with the Health Information
Systems stream may take a maximum of 12 credit hours from the following. Please note that some of these courses
may have additional prerequisites.
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems
ACS-2941(3) UNIX
ACS-3902(3) DataBase Systems
ACS-3907(3) eCommerce
 ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming
ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks
ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture

Additional Electives: The following courses may also be of interest to students in this program:

Business and Administration Kinesiology

BUS-2002(3) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting KIN-2304(3) Scientific Principles of Fitness and
BUS-2003(3) Introduction to Managerial Accounting Conditioning
BUS-2103(3) Fundamentals of Organizational KIN-2501(3) Nutrition for Health and Wellness
Behaviour
BUS-2210(3) Fundamentals of Marketing Psychology
BUS-2501(3) Fundamentals of Production and PSYC-2700(3) Introduction to Clinical Psychology
Operational Management

Economics
ECON-1104(3) Introduction to Economic Theory Sociology
SOC-2125(3) Introduction to Research Design and
Qualitative Research
Geography
GEOG-1102(3) Introductory Human Geography – Statistics
People, culture and environment STAT-1501(3) Elementary Biological Statistics I
GEOG-1103(3) Introductory Human Geography II: –
Population , Place and Development Conflict Resolution Studies
GEOG-2431(3) Population Geography CRS-1200(6) Introduction to Conflict Resolution Studies
GEOG-3431(3) Health Geography CRS-2210(3) Conflict Theory and Analysis

REQUIREMENTS FOR A 4-YEAR BA IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with the Department 4-Year Advisor in planning their studies.
Students must have minimum 30 credit hours completed previously.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 60 credit hours
Major: Minimum 30 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours
Science: 6 credit hours
Social Science: 12 credit hours
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.
Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
78 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 57 credit hours/Maximum 66 credit hours.
Major courses are those listed in Groups I and II in below.
Cognates: Minimum of 18 credit hours, maximum of 36 credit hours from Group III.
Maximum total of cognate and major courses is 84 credit hours combined.
Required/Electives courses: Group I. See the 4-Year BSc Requirements.
Group II. See the 4-year BSc Requirements.
Group III. A total of 18 credit hours must be chosen from at most three departments that
offer a BA. Of these, 6 credits must be at least at the 2000 level or above. You are strongly
advised to consult the Chair or the 4-Year Advisor prior to taking any Group III courses.

Combined Major: Minimum 60 credit hours from two different majors with not less than 24 credit hours from
each major subject.
Prescribed courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design
 REQUIREMENTS FOR A 4-YEAR BSc IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with the Department 4-Year Advisor in planning their studies.
Students must have minimum 30 credit hours completed previously.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours, that is, 90 credit hours meeting the requirements for the BA or BSc
General plus 30 credit hours of additional credit hours.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 60 credit hours
Major: Minimum 30 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours
Science: 6 credit hours
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.

Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
78 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 57 credit hours/Maximum 78 credit hours.
Major courses are those listed in Groups I and II below.
18 credit hours in Group III.
Required courses:

Group I:
MATH-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Mathematics ACS-2947(3) Data Structures and Algorithms
Except: ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project
• MATH-2902 Math Prior to 1640 Management
• MATH-2901 History of Calculus ACS-3902(3) Database Systems
• MATH-2903 Math for Early/Middle Years One of the following three courses:
Teachers I ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming
• MATH-2904 Math for Early/Middle Years ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks
Teachers II ACS-3931(3) Principles of Operating Systems
STAT-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Statistics
6 credit hours: a) or b) below: ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture
a) ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I and ACS-4901(6) Senior Systems Development Project
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
b) Select 9 credits from the following list:
ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals and ACS-3921(3) /
one of the courses at 2000 level or above from the Group 4921(3) Computer Security and Privacy
II electives. ACS-4306(3) Applied Parallel Computing
ACS-4902(3) Advanced Database Systems
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Sysetms
ACS-2906(3) Computer Architecture and System ACS-4904(3) Data Warehousing
Software ACS-4906(3) Conceptual Modelling
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and ACS-4953(3) Introduction to Machine Learning
Design ACS-4954(3) Introduction to Distributed Systems

Group II Electives: Students wishing to take further courses towards the 4-Year Degree should take up to 21 credit hours from the
following:

MATH-1201(3) Linear Algebra 1 ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT

ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems Professions
ACS-1805(3) Introduction to Programming ACS-3930(3) Topics in Applied Computer Science
ACS-2816(3) Health Information Systems ACS-3941(3) Implementation Issues in Object-
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems Oriented Languages
ACS-2941(3) Unix ACS-3947(3) Algorithm Design
ACS-3907(3) eCommerce ACS-4930(6) Research Project in Applied Computer
ACS-3921(3) / Science
4921(3) Computer Security and Privacy ACS-4931(3) Research Project in Applied Computer
Science
Group III Other Courses: A total of 18 credit hours must be chosen from at most three of the following departments: Business and
Administration, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics, Mathematics and Statistics. Of these, 6 credits must be at least at the 2000
level or above. You are strongly advised to consult the Chair or the 4-Year Advisor prior to taking any Group III courses.

Additional Courses:
• Students wishing to take further courses towards the 4-Year degree may select additional Applied Computer Science
courses not already taken from Group II listed above.
• Students are encouraged to take more than 57 credit hours in Applied Computer Science.
• Students wishing to take ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems must complete ACS-1803(3).
• Students wishing to take ACS-4954(3) Introduction to Distributed Systems are encouraged to take ACS-2941(3) or ACS-
2951(3).
• Students wishing to pursue the 4-Year degree must consult with the Chair of Applied Computer Science and complete a
4-Year declaration form before registering for their eleventh course (63rd credit hour).

Combined Major: Minimum 60 credit hours from two different majors with not less than 24 credit hours from
each major subject.
Prescribed courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design

REQUIREMENTS FOR A 4-YEAR BSc (SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING STREAM)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with the Department 4-Year Advisor in planning their studies.
Students must have minimum 30 credit hours completed previously.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours, that is, 90 credit hours meeting the requirements for the BA or BSc
General plus 30 credit hours of additional credit hours.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 60 credit hours
Major: Minimum 30 credit hours

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours
Science: 6 credit hours
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.

Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
78 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Distribution: Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

MAJOR REQUIREMENT
Single Major: Minimum 57 credit hours/Maximum 78 credit hours.
Major courses are those listed in Groups I and II below.
18 credit hours in Group III.
Required courses:

Group I. See the 4-year BSc in Applied Computer Science

Group II. Students wishing to take further courses towards the 4-Year Degree (Scientific Computing
Stream) should take up to 21 credit hours from the following:

Math-1103(3) Introduction to Calculus Math-3401 (3) Graph Theory

Math-1104(3) Introduction to Calculus II Math 4401 (3) Advanced Graph Theory, Networks and
Math-1201(3) Linear Algebra I Combinatorial Optimization
Math-1401(3) Discrete Mathematics STAT-1401 (3) Statistics 1 for Economics, Business and
Math-2102(3) Differential Equations I Social Sciences
Math-2103(3) Differential Equations II STAT-1501(3) Elementary Biological Statistics I
Math-2105 (3) Intermediate Calculus I STAT-2001 (3) Elementary Biological Statistics
Math-2106 (3) Intermediate Calculus II STAT - 3502 (3) Simulation
Math-2202(3) Applied Algebra STAT – 3611 (3) Mathematical Statistics I
Math-2203(3) Linear Algebra II STAT-3612 (3) Mathematical Statistics II
Math-3104 (3) Methods in Partial Differential Equation PHIL-2302 (3) Logic
PHYS-2105 (3) Mathematical Physics I PHYS-2106 (3) PHYS-2105 (Mathematical Physics I) and
PHYS-2106 (Mathematical Physics II)

Group III Other Courses:

A total of 18 credit hours (that fulfill the University’s Science Requirement as listed in the
Degree and Majors Requirements section of the Calendar) must be chosen from at most
three departments from the Faculty of Science, not including the Applied Computer Science
Department. Of these, 6 credits must be at least at the 2000 level or above. You are
strongly advised to consult the Chair or the 4-Year Advisor prior to taking any Group III
courses. Note, these courses provide a good opportunity to pursue a minor in another
department, which typically consists of 18 credit hours.

Additional Courses. See the 4-year BSc in Applied Computer Science

Combined Major: Minimum 60 credit hours from two different majors with not less than 24 credit hours from
each major subject.
Prescribed courses:
ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I
ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BSc (HONOURS) IN

APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT Students must consult with and have the approval of the Department Chair or Chair-
designate in planning their studies.
Students must have completed 30 credit hours.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT 120 credit hours.

GRADUATION GPA REQUIREMENT To graduate with a BSc (Honours), students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all major
(Applied Computer Science) courses which will be calculated on all course attempts in the
major, and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in all non-major courses which will be calculated as for
the general degree.

RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Degree: Minimum 60 credit hours
Honours: Minimum 30 credit hours, including 18 credit hours at the upper level (3000/4000) of which
a minimum of 9 credit hours are at the 4000 level.

GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENT

Humanities: 12 credit hours
Writing: Minimum 3 credit hours of Academic Writing.
Indigenous: 3 credit hours in designated Indigenous requirement courses.
Maximum Introductory Courses: Students may use a maximum of 42 credit hours at the 1000 level. Of these, a maximum of
6 credit hours may be below the 1000 level. As a result, students must take a minimum of
78 credit hours at the 2000-level or above in order to not exceed the maximum number of
introductory courses.
Minimum three (3) credit hours from each of five (5) different subjects.

HONOURS REQUIREMENT
Single Honours: Minimum 60 credit hours in the Major.
Minimum 30 credit hours in the courses listed in Groups I at the upper level (3000/4000) of
which a minimum of 15 credit hours must be at the 4000 level.

Required courses:
Group I:
MATH-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Mathematics 6 credit hours: a) or b) below:
Except: a)
• MATH-2902 Math Prior to 1640 ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I and
• MATH-2901 History of Calculus ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
• MATH-2903 Math for Early/Middle Years b)
Teachers I ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals and one of the
• MATH-2904 Math for Early/Middle Years courses at 2000 level or above from the Group II electives.
Teachers II
STAT-xxxx(3) 3 credit hours from Statistics ACS-2814(3) Applications and Database Systems
ACS-2906(3) Computer Architecture and System Software
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design
ACS-2947(3) Data Structures and Algorithms
ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project Management Minimum 9 credit hours selected from the following
ACS-3902(3) Database Systems courses:
One of the following three courses: ACS-4902(3) Advanced Database Systems
ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming ACS-4904(3) Data Warehousing
ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks ACS-4906(3) Conceptual Modelling
ACS-3931(3) Principles of Operating Systems
ACS-4921(3) Computer Security and Privacy
ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture ACS-4953(3) Introduction to Machine Learning
ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction ACS-4954(3) Introduction to Distributed Systems
ACS-4901(6) Senior Systems Development Project

Group II Electives
MATH-1201(3) Linear Algebra 1 ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT Professions
ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems ACS-3930(3) Topics in Applied Computer Science
ACS-1805(3) Introduction to Programming ACS-3941(3) Implementation Issues in Object-Oriented
ACS-2102(3) Scientific Computing I:Programming Languages
Fundamentals in C ACS-3947(3) Algorithm Design
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems ACS-4930(6) Research Project in Applied Computer
ACS-2941(3) Unix Science
ACS-3907(3) eCommerce ACS-4931(3) Research Project in Applied Computer
ACS-3921(3) Computer Security and Privacy Science

Students must complete an Honours BSc degree form available at the department office.

Any additional 3 credit courses in Group I or Group II except first year courses.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCE

Degree: Students completing any undergraduate degree program are eligible to complete the Minor.
Minor: 18 credit hours in ACS (not including ACS-1453), with a minimum of 12 credit hours above the first-
year level
Residence Requirement:: Minimum 12 credit hours in ACS
Restrictions: Students cannot declare the same subject as a Major and a Minor.
Note: ACS-1453 cannot be counted towards the ACS Minor.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites
Students are advised to pay attention to the prerequisites for each Applied Computer Science course when planning a program of
study. Students can visit the department website for more guidance.

Prerequisites are waived only in the case of clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Only the Department Chair has the
authority to grant prerequisite waivers.

Admission to Applied Computer Science Courses

Students are advised that a priority admission procedure may be used in the event that enrolments in Applied Computer Science
courses are limited. For all courses, previous overall academic performance may be considered. For 2000-, 3000-, and 4000-level
courses, grades achieved in prerequisite courses may also be considered.
Priority for entry into ACS-4901(6) will be given to students who require the course for graduation in the 4-Year degree program.
Only the Chair of the department has the authority to admit students to courses that are full.

Graduate Studies
Students planning to continue with graduate studies are advised to consult with the Department before entering Year 2 of their
studies.

Course Substitutions
Applied Computer Science courses were formerly numbered in the 32(MATH).xxxx series and 92/91(BUSC).xxxx. All courses with
32(MATH).xxxx and 92/91(BUSC).xxxx numbers may be substituted for corresponding ACS-xxxx numbers in meeting degree
requirements.

COURSE LISTINGS
Students should consult WebAdvisor or the Timetable on the website for courses to be offered in an upcoming term.

ACS-1453(3) Introduction to Computers ACS-1903(3) Programming Fundamentals I

ACS-1803(3) Introduction to Information Systems ACS-1904(3) Programming Fundamentals II
ACS-1805(3) Introduction to Programming ACS-1905(3) Programming Fundamentals
ACS-1809(3) Website Design and Development
ACS/PHYS-2102(3) Scientific Computing ACS/PHYS- ACS-3913(3) Software Design and Architecture
2103(3) Numeric and Symbolic Computing ACS-3921(3) /
ACS-2814(3) Applications of Database Systems 4921(3) Computer Security and Privacy
ACS-2816(3) Health Information Systems ACS-3923(3) Technical Communication in ICT Professions
ACS-2821(3) Information Security in Business ACS-3930(3) Topics in Applied Computer Science
ACS-2906(3) Computer Architecture and System Software ACS-3931(3) Principles of Operating Systems
ACS-2909(3) Internet Programming ACS-3941(3) Implementation Issues in Object Oriented
ACS-2913(3) Software Requirements Analysis and Design Languages
ACS-2916(3) Business Application Systems ACS-3947(3) Algorithm Design
ACS-2941(3) Unix ACS-4306(3) Applied Parallel Programming
ACS-2947(3) Data Structures and Algorithms ACS-4901(6) Senior Systems Development Project
ACS-2951(3) System Administration and Networking ACS-4902(3) Advanced Database Systems
ACS-3700(3) Health Informatics Practicum ACS-4904(3) Data Warehousing
ACS-3801(3) Principles in Information Systems ACS-4906(3) Conceptual Modelling
ACS-3916(3) Human Computer Interaction ACS-4930(6) Research Project in Applied Computer
ACS-3830(3) Topics in Information Systems Science
ACS-3901(3) Principles of Software Project Management ACS-4931(3) Research Project in Applied Computer
ACS-3902(3) Database Systems Science
ACS-3907(3) eCommerce ACS-4953(3) Introduction to Machine Learning
ACS-3909(3) Advanced Internet Programming ACS-4954(3) Introduction to Distributed Systems
ACS-3911(3) Computer Networks

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All course descriptions are available in one large PDF called “All Course Descriptions” in the Academic Calendar section of the
University website: http://uwinnipeg.ca/academics/calendar/index.html