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Graduate Studies - Computer Science

Masters in Computer Science

Computer science combines the intellectual challenge of a young discipline with the excitement of an innovative and rapidly expanding technology. It has been an active area at Lakehead for over 25 years. The department resides in LU’s Advanced Technology and Academic Centre (ATAC), a striking building housing many of the University’s computing activities. Faculty, staff and students are provided state-of-the-art computing facilities including smart lecture rooms, labs and variety of computing technologies (e.g. Virtual Reality, Parallel Computing).The Master's program in computer science provides an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of advanced knowledge in computer science. Our program includes both a selection of advanced courses and individual student research. The balance between courses and research can follow one of two options: Master's by Thesis, which requires fewer courses and has a more substantial research project, and Master's by Course, which includes more courses balanced with a limited research component. Moreover, our program has a Co-op placement opportunity for more industrial experience.

The Thesis Option

A candidate admitted to the MSc Thesis option will normally be expected to complete six half courses and a thesis (CS5901 which is weighted as two FCEs) for a total of five FCEs.  The half-courses consist of: CS 5111, a half-course designated by the Department, two half-courses in Computer Science at the graduate level and two other half-courses at the graduate or fourth-year level, at least one of which must be from the Department of Computer Science.

The Course Option

The program consists of five FCEs: CS 5800 (Research Directed Project which is weighted one FCE) and eight half courses which include CS5111, a half-course designated by the Department, four half-courses in Computer Science at the graduate level and two other half-courses at the graduate or fourth-year level, at least one of which must be from the Department of Computer Science.

The Co-operative Option

MSc Course Selections

CS5111- Seminars in Computer Science
CS5211 - Object Oriented Programming
CS5212 - Programming Languages
CS5213 - Computer Network Performance
CS5311 - Applied Combinatorics
CS5312 - Scientific and Parallel Computing
CS5313 - Artificial Intelligence
CS5450 - Mobile Programming
CS5451 - Adv Multimedia Programming
CS5472 - Computer Graphics
CS5473 - Computer Security
CS5800- Project
CS5901- Thesis

For more details see: http://mycoursecalendar.lakeheadu.ca/pg626.html#6924

The Faculty

Dr. M. Benson, Professor and Chair,
Dr. J. Fiaidhi, Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Dr. F. Allaire,  Assistant Professor
Dr. H. El-Ocla, Associate Professor
Dr. S. Mohammed, Professor
Dr. R. Wei, Professor
Dr. S. Osborn, Adjunct Professor
Dr. L. Liu, Internal Adjunct Professor

How to Apply

For application forms and other regulations see:

http://graduatestudies.lakeheadu.ca/programs/?programid=34

Although applications are accepted on a continual basis, to be considered in the initial Admission & Funding decisions for the Fall (September) semester, students are encouraged to apply by FEBRUARY 1.  Applications received after February 1 may be considered for admission. Please Direct All Documents To:

Faculty of Graduate Studies
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 5E1, Canada.

Contact Information

Office of Graduate Studies
Ph: (807) 343-8785
Fax: (807) 346-7705
 
Department of Computer Science
karen.romito@lakeheadu.ca
Ph: (807) 343-8762
Fax: (807) 766-7243

Dr. Jinan Fiaidhi, Graduate Coordinator
jfiaidhi@lakeheadu.ca
Ph: (807) 343-8224