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This program is co-ordinated by the Department of Physics
Co-ordinator
Edward Sternin, Department of Physics
Advisers
Edward Sternin, Department of Physics
Vladimir Wojcik, Department of Computer Science
Director, Co-operative Programs
Cindy Dunne
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| General Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Fran Meffe
905-688-5550, extension 3412
Mackenzie Chown B210
http://www.brocku.ca/cast
Computing and Solid-State Device Technology (CAST) is a unique Honours undergraduate program combining a thorough training in physics and natural sciences with an extensive education in computing. It offers a four-year Honours program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Solid-State Device Technology degree as well as a Co-op option. The program emphasizes practical aspects of computing; use of computer-based and other solid-state electronic devices in control, manufacturing and research; and the skills needed to interface and use solid-state devices in real-world applications. Students participating in this program should expect a considerable lab load.
CAST is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing the practical aspects of computing and applications of solid-state device technology. Students who want a deeper theoretical understanding might want to consider a Physics and Computer Science combined major program. First-year CAST students should consult the departmental web page, http://www.brocku.ca/cast, for additional information before choosing courses for their program of study.
Co-op Program
The Computing and Solid-State Device Technology Co-op program combines academic and work terms over a four and one-half year period. Students spend two years in an academic setting, where they acquire the necessary background prior to taking the first work placement. In addition to the current fees for courses in academic study terms, Co-op students are assessed an annual administrative fee (see the Schedule of Fees).
Students admitted to the Computing and Solid-State Device Technology Co-op program must follow the Co-op program. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the Computing and Solid-State Device Technology Co-op program. Eligibility to continue is based on the student's major average and non-major average. A student with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non major average will be permitted to continue. A student with a major average lower than 70 percent will not be permitted to continue in the Co-op program, but may continue in the Computing and Solid-State Device Technology non-Co-op program.
The Computing and Solid-State Device Technology Co-op program designation will be awarded to those students who have honours standing and who have successfully completed a minimum of twelve months of Co-op work experience.
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| Program Notes |
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Computing and Solid-State Device Technology students are recommended to take COSC 2P50 and one of COSC 3P92, 3P93, 3P98, 4P14. |
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COSC 2P13 must be taken in Year 3 or Year 4. |
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In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. |
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| Honours Program |
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Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
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Students admitted to the Computing and Solid-state Device Technology Co-op program must follow the program schedule as listed below. Failure to adhere to the schedule may result in removal from the program.
Year 1
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one Humanities context credit or Social Science context credit |
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one-half elective credit |
Year 2
Spring/Summer Sessions:
Year 3
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Year 4
Fall Term:
Winter Term:
Year 5
Fall Term
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| Description of Courses |
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See relevant calendar entry for course descriptions.
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