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The Faculty of Computer Science offers undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Applied Computer Science degrees. Graduate programs include two research-focused degree programs (Master of Computer Science and PhD in Computer Science); three interdisciplinary programs (Master of Digital Innovation, Master of Electronic Commerce and Master of Health Informatics); as well as an applied program offering three degree stream options (Master of Applied Computer Science).
Since its founding in 1997, the Faculty has developed research strengths in several areas, including: big data analytics; artificial intelligence and machine learning; human-computer interaction, visualization and graphics; systems, networks and security; algorithms and bioinformatics; and computer science education. The Faculty is home to ShiftKey Labs, part of the Nova Scotia Sandbox Project, a joint project hosted by universities and community colleges to support post-secondary students' pathways to innovation. It is the headquarters for the DeepSense program, an ocean research partnership between industry, academia and government that enables companies to benefit from technology solutions that solve real-world ocean-related data challenges. It also houses the Institute for Big Data Analytics, whose mission is to facilitate fundamental, interdisciplinary and collaborative research, advanced applications, advanced training, and partnerships with industry.
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The basic statute relating to Dalhousie University is Chapter 24 of the Acts of 1863. This statute replaced earlier statutes, and the 1863 statute itself has been amended and supplemented several times over the years. The provisions of these various statutes provide for the establishment and regulation of the university, the membership of the Board of Governors and its rights and powers, the authority of senate for the internal regulation of the university (subject to the approval of the board), and various other matters.
The Faculty's Culture of Respect Committee in Computer Science (CoRe-CS) works to enhance the learning, social and working environment for everyone by encouraging respectful and bias-free behaviours through a process of engagement, communication and education. The Faculty also supports its WeAreAllCS goal to double the number of incoming female students.