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Laptop requirements
In most cases, the base specifications of laptops will suffice for your time as an undergraduate student. To help you in your decision-making, we've put together some laptop recommendations.
Your first year with us
We've created a first-year experience that provides you with a great foundation in computer science and problem-solving.
Regardless of your program of choice, you will develop programming skills, explore the foundations of computer science and design, and embark on an exploration of the social and philosophical impacts of computing.
Register for your courses
Registering for courses for the first time can feel overwhelming. We're here to help you determine what courses make the most sense for you.
To help with the process, we've created some pre-packaged schedules that capture all of the first year required courses and lead to excellent non-overlapping schedules. This means you register for one block of courses and your schedule will automatically include all the necessary classes, labs, and tutorials without a risk over overlapping!
To make it even easier, we created course teaser videos to give you a snapshot of what some of your classes may look like.
A snapshot of your courses
Get a glimpse of what your classes will look like with our course teaser videos!
Intro to Computer Programming
Intro to Web Design and Development
Practical Data Science
Academic Foundations
Create a schedule that works for you
To help you get started in choosing your courses, there are a few things you should consider. Find your program below and let's get started!
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science (BACS)
Option 1: Register for a block of classes
We've created some pre-packaged schedules - meaning that you register in a block of courses - that includes all your courses, labs, and tutorials with no risk of overlapping.
To register
1. From the Registration screen on DalOnline, choose Block Registration.
2. Select the Term you wish to register for.
- 2022/2023 Fall
- 2022/2023 Winter
3. Select the radio button for your program then click on Register at the bottom
of the page. You can also select Add to worksheet, which will add the CRN's for the
courses to your Add/Drop page.
Please remember to register for both terms! We've set the blocks up in pairs for the Fall and Winter term. As an example, if you pick option BACS - Year 1A in the Fall, then the best match in the Winter term will also be option BACS - Year 1A.
You'll be able to access all BACS options through DalOnline. Examples are listed below:
Please note:
- Most of the blocks have four courses to allow you to either add an elective of your choice or to take one less course each term during your first year.
- If you want to make a change later, you can drop or change an individual class.
- If one of the courses in your chosen course block is full, the course block will no longer work. If this happens, you can use the block as a guide and individually register for each course. As always, please connect with an advisor at undergrad@cs.dal.ca if you need any help.
Option 1: Register for a block of classes
We've created some pre-packaged schedules - meaning that you register in a block of courses - that includes all your courses, labs, and tutorials with no risk of overlapping.
To register
1. From the Registration screen on DalOnline, choose Block Registration.
2. Select the Term you wish to register for.
- 2022/2023 Fall
- 2022/2023 Winter
3. Select the radio button for your program then click on Register at the bottom
of the page. You can also select Add to worksheet, which will add the CRN's for the
courses to your Add/Drop page.
Please remember to register for both terms! We've set the blocks up in pairs for the Fall and Winter term. As an example, if you pick option BCS - Year 1A in the Fall, then the best match in the Winter term will also be option BCS - Year 1A.
You'll be able to access all BCS options together through DalOnline. Examples are listed below:
Please note:
- Most of the blocks have four courses to allow you to either add an elective of your choice or to take one less course each term during your first year.
- If you want to make a change later, you can drop or change an individual class.
- If one of the courses in your chosen course block is full, the course block will no longer work. If this happens, you can use the block as a guide and individually register for each course. As always, please connect with an advisor at undergrad@cs.dal.ca if you need any help.
Need help? Connect with an advisor.
We have dedicated academic advisors ready to assist you at undergrad@cs.dal.ca.
You can also book an appointment.
Have a question? We've got you.
We've compiled some of the frequently asked questions that we hear from our first year students.
As always, our advisors are here to help if you didn't find an answer to your question.