Computer Science Co-op Information for Employers
Adding Value to Your Team
The Bachelor of Computing Degree, with Majors in Computer Science and Software Engineering, prepares students for the workplace by teaching them software development, data structures, algorithms, teamwork, and professional standards. Students gain hands-on experience in leading edge technology, problem solving and software development, preparing them with an applied academic foundation. They also study new and emerging methods for software design and development. The Computer Science major has a greater emphasis on algorithm design and analysis, the theory of computation, and math. The Software Engineering major focus more on design methodologies and project management. Both majors take courses on the system analysis and design and software engineering, along with electives such as testing, networks, HCI, computational intelligence, graphics, game programming, security, and parallel programming.
University of Guelph Advantage
Students have the unique opportunity to study an “area of application.” These elective courses, drawn from another academic discipline, allow for both specialization and diversity. As such, a student can combine their degree with a variety of disciplines (music, psychology, business, math, etc.)
Our co-op process responds to your hiring needs. Employers can post, hire and interview throughout the semester and our students are available for 4 or 8 month work terms.
Student Strengths
Collaboration
We teach collaborative, team-based design coursework (agile methodology), and our students integrate easily in software design teams.
Knowledge
Students will complete ten core computing courses, including intermediate programming, objectoriented programming, and operating systems before their first work term.
Application
Students possess strong technical knowledge researching data structures, algorithm design and analysis, software engineering, and database management. C, Java, Python and SQL are the primary languages used in our curriculum.
Understanding
Students master core topics including computer organization, operating systems, Linux, and OSX.
Computer Science Work Term Schedule
| YEAR | FALL | WINTER | SUMMER |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE | Academic | Academic | Off |
| TWO | Academic | Academic | Work |
| THREE | Work | Academic | Work |
| FOUR | Academic | Work | Work |
| FIVE | Academic | Academic |
Computer Science Course Sequencing
Based on the 2023/24 undergraduate calendar. Please see the current undergraduate calendar for more information.
Fall
- Calculus I
- Discrete Structures In Computing I
- 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
- Programming
Winter
- Intermediate Programming
- 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
- Discrete Structures In Computing II
- Linear Algebra I
Fall
- Structure and Application Of Microcomputers
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures
- 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
- Introduction to Co-operative Education
Winter
- Software Systems Development and Integration
- Operating Systems I
- The Analysis and Design Of Computer Algorithms
- 1-2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
Summer
Work Term OneFall
Work Term TwoWinter
- System Analysis and Design In Applications
- 1 3000- or 4000-Level Cis Elective
- 2 – 3 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
Summer
Work Term Three
Fall
- Theory of Computation
- 1 - 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
- Statistics I
- Software Engineering
Winter
Work Term FourSummer
Work Term Five
Fall
- 1 3000- or 4000-Level CIS Course
- 2 4000-Level CIS Courses
- 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
Winter
- 2 Courses in the Area Of Application or Electives
- Compilers
- 1 3000- or 4000-Level CIS Course
- 1 4000-Level CIS Course
About Us
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