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    Computer Science & Geographical Information Science

    University of Lethbridge

    University of Lethbridge

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    Canada, Lethbridge

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 140 

    Campuses

    Lethbridge

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines6-Sep-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 22,183  / year
    Next Intake 6-Sep-2023

    Computer Science & Geographical Information Science

    About

    The Departments of Geography & Environment and Mathematics & Computer Science offer instruction leading to the multidisciplinary major in computer science and geographical information science. The program is structured to provide a firm theoretical, technical and applied background in the geographical information sciences (GIS) that draws extensively on computer science foundations.

    This major provides a strong basis for further study at the graduate level in an established field of research, while also providing training in an area of employment opportunity that neither the Department of Mathematics & Computer Science nor the Department of Geography & Environment alone can provide.

    Geographical information science (GIS) | GIS involves the use and analysis of digital maps, databases, models and mobile applications, as well as navigation and spatial integration tools. Major GIS application areas include remote sensing, geographical information systems, computer graphics, image processing and mapping and spatial modelling. These rely on advanced computer science algorithms and software development, platform integration, hardware design and operating system principles. The major provides applied training coupled with a solid theoretical and developmental foundation.

    Minors | Adding a minor to your degree is a great way to explore academic interests beyond your major. A minor is a set of courses comprising a secondary focus of interest. It is generally not related to your major. A minor may be required or optional. Pursue a second passion by adding a minor to your degree.

    Honours thesis | If your GPA is high enough in your fourth year, you can opt to complete an undergraduate thesis course. This is an excellent opportunity for you to earn an "Honours Thesis" designation on your degree.

    Experience learning | Our students have a number of experiential learning opportunities available to them including co-operative education, international exchanges, independent and applied studies as well as volunteer opportunities. uLethbridge is the only university in Alberta to offer co-operative education to all majors in the arts & sciences, at both the undergrad and grad level. Transfer students can actually head out on their first work term before ever stepping foot on campus! For example, many transfer students have completed a summer work term before starting classes in September.

    Skills acquired | In addition to developing exceptional written and oral communication skills in this program, you'll also develop strong critical and analytical thinking skills, advanced information acquisition and management skills, as well as precise attention to detail. All of these abilities are highly sought after in the business world and can be applied to practically any scenario.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts & Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihiya)

    Career

    • Games Programming
    • Digital Forensics
    • Computational Linguistics
    • Robotics
    • Multimedia
    • Mobile App Design
    • Computer Music
    • Software Development
    • Systems Analysis
    • Database Management
    • Foreign Area Analyst
    • Urban/Regional Planner
    • Demographer
    • Industrial Planner
    • Geological Surveying
    • Land Developer
    • Surveyor
    • Zoning Investigator
    • Geophysics Assistant
    • Location Expert
    • Public Utilities Specialist
    • Hydrologist
    • Environmental Impact Analyst
    • Aerial Photo Interpreter
    • Transportation Analyst
    • Parks & Recreation
    • Forestry Technician
    • Wildlife Manager

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 22,183 

    Application Fee

    CAD 140 

    How to Apply

    Step 1 - Submit your application for admission

    Undergraduate programs

    • Apply online (ApplyAlberta)
    • Mail a paper application (program grid)

    Graduate programs

    • Apply online

    Remember to submit your application before the appropriate deadline. The application fee payment must be made successfully for the application to be submitted.

    Application Fee
    All applicants to the University of Lethbridge must pay a non-refundable application processing fee, as follows:

    • Undergraduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $140 CAD
    • Graduate applicants who have attended educational institutions in Canada only: $125 (CAD)
    • Applicants who have attended one or more educational institutions outside of Canada: $140 (CAD)

    Note: Applicants may submit only one application for admission per term (excluding applications for English for Academic Purposes). Requests to be considered for admission to an alternate undergraduate program should be emailed to admissions@uleth.ca.

    Step 2 - Submit your marks, transcripts, and other documents

    Review our undergraduate document requirements and make arrangements for necessary documents to be submitted before the relevant decision document deadline.

    The University of Lethbridge will consider unofficial documents and documents reporting interim grades or courses in progress to make a conditional admission decision but reserves the right to request official documents and to verify all transcripts and test scores. Any offer of admission made on the basis of unofficial or interim documents will be conditional upon receipt of final official documents. Such documents must confirm the applicant’s eligibility for admission, including current competitive admission standards.

    Unofficial and interim documents may be submitted by email to admissions@uleth.ca or by mail to:

    Admissions
    University of Lethbridge
    4401 University Drive West
    Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
    T1K 3M4

    Note: Graduate applicants must upload all supporting documents before submitting the online application.

    Step 3 - Check your email

    A few days after you submit your application, we will send you an email with your uLethbridge ID number and instructions for checking the status of your application and required documents online.

    Step 4 - Apply for residence and scholarships

    Visit the Housing Services website for more information about on-campus housing options and to apply to live in residence. The application opens September 15 each year.

    Visit the Scholarships and Student Finance website for more information about student awards and other resources to help you finance your education.

    Step 5 - Check the status of your application and supporting documents

    Once you have submitted your application, you can monitor the status of your application and required documents online through the Bridge. This system enables you to view the same information that staff at the University have access to, in real time.

    1. Set up your Campus Login (username and password)
      • You will need your uLethbridge ID number, which is emailed to you shortly after submitting your application for admission. It is also included in all correspondence from Student Enrolment and Registrar Services (SEARS). If you have not received your ID number within ten business days of submitting your application, please contact us.
    2. Log in to the Bridge using your uLethbridge email address if you have it, otherwise, use the username@uleth.ca that was created in the previous step. For example, if you selected luxie.pronghorn as your username, you would use luxie.pronghorn@uleth.ca.
      • Select Student
      • Select Admissions
    3. View your Admission Status, including:
      • The program, major, and term of your current application
      • Details about your status and your next steps, if any
      • Details about which admission documents we have received, which remain outstanding, and which we will obtain on your behalf.

    Step 6 - Watch your email inbox

    If you are eligible for admission, we will send you an email to the email address provided on your application that includes your offer of admission, instructions for accepting your offer, and important information to help you prepare for your studies at uLethbridge.

    If we are unable to issue you an offer of admission, you will be notified by email of the admission decision, the reason(s) for it, and advice for gaining admission to uLethbridge in the future.

    Step 7 - Accept your offer

    To confirm your Offer of Admission and pay your tuition deposit by the deadline date indicated on your emailed offer letter, visit the Bridge. If you are not able to accept online, please see the Confirmation of Admission page included in your emailed offer letter.

    Step 8 - Meet the conditions of your offer, if any

    If you received a conditional offer of admission, you will need to ensure that you fulfill all conditions by the appropriate deadline. Be sure to read the general information about conditional admission and the specific information included in your offer of admission letter.

    Step 9 - Attend your New Student Orientation

    You will be emailed an invitation for new student orientation, which is held each September and January for undergraduate students and each September for graduate students.

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