Computer Science
Computer science plays a leading role in modern society, shaping our abilities and our future. From streaming music to planning a mission to Mars, the application of computer science offers innovative approaches to new challenges.
Think big as you explore the world of computer science while engaging in one of two focused program streams in Business or Science. The Business Focus provides a path to the Entrepreneurship Certificate from the Faculty of Business, whereas the Science Focus emphasizes Science and Environmental Science electives.
Experience high-tech labs and classrooms, access to a 240-core high performance computer Linux cluster, a stunning 3-D virtual reality lab, and learn about the latest advances in game programming, mobile computing, health informatics applications, big data, and cloud computing.
Applying to Lakehead University is easy and we are here to help you along the way.
Step 1 – Determine your general admission requirements:
To determine your general admission requirements, select one of the definitions below:
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Step 2 – Determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements for your program(s) of choice:
To determine your program-specific prerequisite requirements, choose from the drop-down menus below:
Program Specific Requirements
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Computer Science (Co-op Available)Degree:ScienceAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 Course from: Math 30-2 or Math 31, and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, 1 Credit from: Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; and 3 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 Course from: Math 30-2 or Math 31, and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12, and 1 Additional Academic Grade 12 CourseProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:English and MathProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, 1 Course from: Applied Mathematics 40 or Computer Science 40S, and 2 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent) Math (Grade 12 U Advanced Functions or equivalent) One Computer Science or Math Course (Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; 1 Course from: Calculus 120, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, or Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120; 1 Course from: Calculus 120, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122, or Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120; and 2 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, Advanced Math 3200 or Math 3207, 1 Course from: Advanced Math 3200, Calculus 3208, Math 3201, Math 3204, Math 3205, or Math 3207; and 7 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12, Mathematics 12, and 2 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, Math 611B, 1 Course from: Computers 621, Math 621A, or Math 621B; and 2 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), Calculus I and Calculus II, Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or 2 Semester Courses in Computer Science (420 series); and 6 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, 1 Credit from: Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; and 3 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus 30, 1 Course from: Foundations of Mathematics 30, Calculus 30, or Computer Science 30; and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
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Computer Science and Computer Programmer Diploma (Lakehead-Georgian Partnership)Degree:ScienceAlberta/NWT/Nunavut:English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 Course from: Math 30-2 or Math 31, and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Ontario High School Students:Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, 1 Credit from: Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; and 3 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Alberta/NWT/Nunavut High School Students:English Language Arts 30-1, Math 30-1, 1 Course from: Math 30-2 or Math 31, and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for British Columbia/Yukon High School Students:English 12 or English 12 First Peoples, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12 or Foundations of Mathematics 12, and 1 Additional Academic Grade 12 CourseProgram Specific Requirements for International Students:English and MathProgram Specific Requirements for Manitoba High School Students:English 40S, Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S, 1 Course from: Applied Mathematics 40 or Computer Science 40S, and 2 Additional Academic 40S Level CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Mature/Transfer Students:English (Grade 12 U English or equivalent) Math (Grade 12 U Advanced Functions or equivalent) One Computer Science or Math Course (Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; or equivalent)Program Specific Requirements for New Brunswick High School Students:English 120, 121, or 122; 1 Course from: Calculus 120, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, or Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120; 1 Course from: Calculus 120, Pre-Calculus A 120 or Pre-Calculus B 120, Trigonometry and 3-Space 121/122, or Advanced Math with an Intro to Calculus 120; and 2 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 120, 121, or 122Program Specific Requirements for Newfoundland/Labrador High School Students:English 3201, Advanced Math 3200 or Math 3207, 1 Course from: Advanced Math 3200, Calculus 3208, Math 3201, Math 3204, Math 3205, or Math 3207; and 7 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits at the 3000 LevelProgram Specific Requirements for Nova Scotia High School Students:English 12 or English 12 African Heritage, Pre-Calculus 12, Mathematics 12, and 2 Additional Grade 12 Academic or Advanced CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for PEI High School Students:English 621, Math 611B, 1 Course from: Computers 621, Math 621A, or Math 621B; and 2 Additional Academic Grade 12 Credits Numbered 611 or 621Program Specific Requirements for Quebec (CEGEP) Students:2 Semester Courses in English (603 series), Calculus I and Calculus II, Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or 2 Semester Courses in Computer Science (420 series); and 6 Additional Academic Semester CoursesProgram Specific Requirements for Quebec (Private) Students:Grade 12 U English, Grade 12 U Advanced Functions, 1 Credit from: Grade 12 U Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 U Math of Data Management, or Grade 12 U Computer & Info Science; and 3 Additional Grade 12 U or M CreditsProgram Specific Requirements for Saskatchewan High School Students:English A30 and B30, Pre-Calculus 30, 1 Course from: Foundations of Mathematics 30, Calculus 30, or Computer Science 30; and 2 Additional Academic 30 Level Courses
Your first year academic experience will depend on whether you've enrolled in the Business or Science stream, and if you've chosen to pursue our co-operative education program.
Business Focus (required courses)
Computer Programming I & II
Basics of Accounting
Basics of Management
Calculus I
Discrete Mathematics
One-credit combination of English, History, or Philosophy
Science Focus (required courses)
Computer Programming I & II
Calculus I
Discrete Mathematics
One-credit combination of English, History, or Philosophy
If you're pursuing our co-operative education program, you may have a formal work period assignment in the summers after first and second year (Computer Science 1990, 2990) at the discretion of the Chair of the department. Otherwise, formal work period assignments do not begin until winter term of third year.
Co-op Placement
During your undergrad you will have the opportunity to participate in our co-operative education program to gain rewarding experiences in the industry, acquire practical skills and earn an income to finance your education. We have placed over 700 students with industry partners including IBM, Environment Canada, RIM, Atomic Energy of Canada, the Canadian Grain Commission, CIBC and more.
Student Mentorship
We have a full-time faculty member who is dedicated to mentoring first and second year students’ programming skills. This resource is particularly useful if you have limited experience in computer programming and would like one-on-one time with an expert in the field outside of your class and lab time.
Specialization
We offer a unique Game Programming Specialization to all Computer Science majors. This specialization teaches you the intricacies of animation, two and three dimensional graphics, gameplay and much more while you develop single, multiplayer and mobile games.
Accessible Faculty
Our department is small enough to provide you with direct access to the professors, and individual access to advanced computing equipment. Our faculty is active in its research, and committed to balancing theoretical information with hands-on opportunities. Projects and research papers are regularly integrated into our undergraduate courses.
More information about Payment Methods, and Payment Due Dates can be found here: Student Fees Information
Environmental Sustainability (Applied Life Science, Computer Science)
Orillia, Georgian - Barrie
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $6,649.45 | $0.00 | $893.72 | $7,543.17 | $4,218.45 | $3,324.72 | $1,329.89 | $1,405.23 | $664.95 | $702.62 |
2 | $6,617.62 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $7,491.34 | $4,182.53 | $3,308.81 | $1,323.52 | $1,398.86 | $661.76 | $699.43 |
3 | $6,572.55 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $7,446.27 | $4,160.00 | $3,286.27 | $1,314.51 | $1,389.85 | $657.26 | $694.93 |
4 | $5,998.10 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $6,871.82 | $3,872.77 | $2,999.05 | $1,199.62 | $1,274.96 | $599.81 | $637.48 |
Year | Tuition | Field Trip | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $22,601.25 | $0.00 | $893.72 | $23,494.97 | $12,194.35 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,595.59 | $2,260.13 | $2,297.80 |
2 | $22,601.25 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $23,474.97 | $12,174.35 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,595.59 | $2,260.13 | $2,297.80 |
3 | $22,601.25 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $23,474.97 | $12,174.35 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,595.59 | $2,260.13 | $2,297.80 |
4 | $22,601.25 | $0.00 | $873.72 | $23,474.97 | $12,174.35 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,595.59 | $2,260.13 | $2,297.80 |
Click to display ancillary fee breakdown
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Georgian-Barrie - Environmental Sustainability, Applied Life Science, and Computer Science) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Student Athletic Society | SATHH | 92.16 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMH | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAH | 60.57 |
LU Services Subtotal | 177.73 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) | ||
LU-GC Student Organizations | SBLDH | 47.25 |
LUSU Fee | SLUHS | 151.74 |
Canadian Federation of Students Fee (included in SLUHS) | 16.74 | |
Referenda (included in SLUSH) | 7.00 | |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance* | SMEDF | 325.00 |
LUSU Services Subtotal | 523.99 | |
U-Pass Barrie Campus (Bus Pass)** | SLBUB | 172.00 |
LU and LUSU Services, and U-Pass Subtotal | 873.72 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions.
For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
** The U-Pass Barrie Campus (Bus Pass) Fee is $172.00. The plan is effective September 1, 2018 for the 8 months ending April 30, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
First Year Students Only:
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Georgian-Barrie)- Environmental Sustainability | Code | Amount |
1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIE | 20.00 |
LUSU & LU Services Fee Subtotal | 873.72 | |
Total | 893.72 |
Science
Thunder Bay
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $6,649.45 | $1,002.74 | $7,652.19 | $4,327.47 | $3,324.72 | $1,329.89 | $1,434.84 | $664.95 | $717.42 |
2 | $6,617.62 | $982.74 | $7,600.36 | $4,291.55 | $3,308.81 | $1,323.52 | $1,428.47 | $661.76 | $714.24 |
3 | $6,572.55 | $982.74 | $7,555.29 | $4,269.02 | $3,286.27 | $1,314.51 | $1,419.46 | $657.26 | $709.73 |
4 | $5,998.10 | $982.74 | $6,980.84 | $3,981.79 | $2,999.05 | $1,199.62 | $1,304.57 | $599.81 | $652.29 |
Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Total | 1st Installment | 2nd Installment | 1.0 FCE Tuition | 1.0 FCE Total | 0.5 FCE Tuition | 0.5 FCE Total |
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1 | $22,601.25 | $1,002.74 | $23,603.99 | $12,303.37 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
2-4 | $22,601.25 | $982.74 | $23,583.99 | $12,283.37 | $11,300.62 | $4,520.25 | $4,625.20 | $2,260.13 | $2,312.60 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 70.00 |
Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 115.18 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 60.57 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 30.00 |
LU Services Subtotal | 300.75 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
Referenda | 17.00 | |
Nanabijou | 5.00 | |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fees | 16.74 | |
LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSF | 166.74 |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 47.25 |
LU Radio | SRADF | 10.00 |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance* | SMEDF | 325.00 |
LUSU Bus Pass Fee** | SLBUS | 133.00 |
LUSU Services Subtotal | 515.25 | |
Total | 982.74 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
- Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions.
- For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount |
1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIE | 20.00 |
LUSU and LU Services Total | 982.74 | |
Total | 1002.74 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
Athletic Building Fund | SABFF | 14.00 | 7.00 |
Student Athletic Society | SATHF | 23.04 | 11.52 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMF | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAF | 12.11 | 6.06 |
Capital Improvements C.J. Sanders Building | SCISF | 6.00 | 3.00 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDF | 9.45 | 4.73 |
LU Radio | SRADF | 2.00 | 1.00 |
LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
Referenda | 4.40 | 2.20 | |
Total | 104.95 | 52.47 | |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Thunder Bay) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSF | 33.35 | 16.67 |
Total | 33.29 | 16.65 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Full-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
Lakehead University Services Fees | ||
Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 92.16 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 25.00 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 60.57 |
LU Services Subtotal | 177.73 | |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Fee | ||
LUSU Fee | 128.00 | |
Canadian Federation of Students Fee | 16.74 | |
Referenda | 7.00 | |
LUSU Fee Subtotal | SLUSO | 151.74 |
Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Services Fees | ||
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 47.25 |
LUSU U-Pass Fee | SLBUO | 115.50 |
LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance** | SMEDF | 325.00 |
LUSU Services Subtotal | 487.75 | |
Total | 817.22 |
* The LUSU Medical/Dental Insurance cost is $325.00. The policy is effective September 1, 2018 for the 12 months ending August 31, 2019. All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
- Should a student have comparable coverage and choose to opt-out they may do so by going to the LUSU Website at www.lusu.ca and clicking on opt-out to proceed. No exceptions or extensions.
- For additional information regarding LUSU services including Medical and Dental please go to www.lusu.ca or contact LUSU directly by phone (807) 343-8259
** The LUSU Bus Pass (U-Pass) Fee - All full-time undergraduate students* who have registered in 3.75 or more FCEs for 2018FW by the last day to register in September are automatically assessed this mandatory fee.
* Co-op students and Graduate students are not covered but may purchase the Plan.
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for 1st Year Full-Time Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount |
1st Year Students Orientation Fee | SORIO | 20.00 |
LUSU and LU Services Total | 817.22 | |
Total | 837.22 |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
Student Athletic Society | SATHO | 18.43 | 9.22 |
Computer Enhancement (Technology) Fee | SCOMO | 5.00 | 2.50 |
Health Services Support Fee | SHEAO | 12.11 | 6.06 |
LUSU Capital Fund | SBLDO | 9.45 | 4.73 |
LUSU Fee (includes CFS & Referenda listed below) | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
CFS (Canadian Federation of Students) Fee | 3.35 | 1.67 | |
Referenda | 1.40 | 0.70 | |
Total | 75.34 | 37.67 | |
2018-19 Compulsory Ancillary Fees for Part-Time Undergraduate Students in Distance Education Courses Only (Orillia) | Code | Amount (1.0FCE) | Amount (0.5FCE) |
LUSU Fee, CFS Fee & Referenda | SLUSO | 30.35 | 15.17 |
Total | 30.35 | 15.17 |