Specialization Streams

Honours Software and Computing Stream 2011-2012
Study the theory and practice of software, while discovering advanced computing methods and theories. You will receive the same core training in computer science and software engineering that is in our other streams, but with an added flexibility to make your own choices of more advanced topics.
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Honours Computer and Internet Security Stream 2011-2012
Computer and internet security has become a critical issue in society because of the vulnerability of our computing and communication networks to hackers and malicious software such as viruses and worms. You will acquire a solid background in computer science and software engineering as well as depth in both the foundations and the practise of information systems security, including computer and network security, cryptography and software security.
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Honours Software Engineering Stream 2011-2012
Learn to efficiently and effectively develop reliable and secure software. You will focus on methodologies and techniques for the design, implementation, and validation of large-scale, cost-effective software systems.
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Honours Computer Game Development Stream 2011-2012
Computer game development has become a sophisticated subject, drawing on advanced knowledge in a number of areas of computer science such as artificial intelligence and computer graphics. In this stream, you will learn about both the principles and practice of designing and developing modern computer games.
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Honours Mobile Computing 2011-2012
We are seeing explosive growth in the use of computers in our daily lives. Mobile communication devices such as the iPhone and the BlackBerry can run a wide variety of computer applications, from games to GPS navigation. Social networking applications like Facebook and MySpace are giving us new ways to connect with other people. In this stream, you will learn about such applications in four unconventional courses. The courses have no lectures, but instead have labs in which you will learn through 'hands-on' experience, under the guidance of instructional staff and in collaboration with your classmates. This unique approach to Computer Science instruction will be based on Apple's development platform and will require each student in the stream to have their own Mac notebook computer.
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Honours Network Computing Stream 2011-2012
You will learn about the challenges of computing in a networked environment. We will teach you how to design and develop a range of systems including client-server and peer-to-peer systems, and equip you with an understanding of building safe networks and with the knowledge to fix network problems.
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Robotics 2012-2013
Sophisticated robots need some kind of intelligence. This is where Computer Science comes in. In this stream you will learn about many of the important computational problems in robotics. The first and second year courses of the stream focus on practical experience with small, autonomous robots.
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Multidisciplinary Streams

Honours Law Stream 2011-2012
For those students interested in a general background in law and the profound impact of computers on law and law enforcement. This may be of interest to those who wish to pursue a career in high tech patent law.
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Honours Psychology Stream 2011-2012
Learn about the relationship between computer science and psychology, including areas such as cognitive science, human factors, product-design methodology, and social aspects of computer use. Graduates in this stream will be ready to work on computational problems in artificial intelligence, human-computer interfaces,or human-centric computing.
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Honours Biomedical Computing Stream 2011-2012
This stream is geared toward those seeking employment as a computer scientist or software engineer in biotechnology, medical computing or the life sciences. Students will learn about some of the most interesting computational problems in the field while developing a solid understanding of biology.
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Honours Management & Business Systems Stream 2011-2012
Receive the latest training in business and the application of computers within large business organizations. You will learn how to manage IT projects and companies by taking courses offered by both Carleton's School of Computer Science and Sprott School of Business.
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