Carleton School of Information Technology
Carleton School of Information Technology (CSIT) is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Carleton University. CSIT, together with Algonquin College, offers a Bachelor of Information Technology undergraduate program with three streams of study: Interactive Multimedia & Design, Network Technology, and Photonics & Laser Technology.
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History
In 2000, the Ontario government awarded funding for classrooms and laboratory space in the newly built Azrieli Pavilion, as well as for computing and laboratory equipment. This funding was awarded according to the provincial government's call to address the double cohort with joint programs between community colleges and universities.
In 2003, CSIT opened under the directorship of Dr. Ben Gianni, offering a unique program in partnership with Algonquin College, whereby students would study one of two streams in information technology (network technology, or interactive multimedia and design) and graduate in four years with both a college diploma from Algonquin College, and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton University.
In September 2005, Dr. Dorina Petriu took over directorship of CSIT.
In September 2006, CSIT acquired a motion capture 3D development system and a renderfarm.
Interactive Multimedia and Design Stream of the BIT Degree
Students in the Interactive Multimedia and Design stream develop a background in a wide range of topics such as: web development, game development, animation, 2D and 3D graphics, programming, audio and video, graphic design, and general design as it relates to each of these areas of study.[1]
Networking Technology Stream of the BIT Degree
Students in the Networking Technology stream develop a strong background in topics related to networking, programming and computer science.[2]
Photonics and Laser Technology Stream of the BIT Degree
Students in the Photonics and Laser Technology stream develop a strong background in topics related to the design, installation & operation of laser and photonic components and systems.[3] This stream will be introduced for the 2012-2013 school term.
Research
CSIT faculty members are active in the following research areas:
Networking
Network Security and Information Assurance
Network Architecture and Applications
Multimedia
Augmented Reality and Displays
3D Video
Image/Video Processing
Collaborative Virtual Environment Systems
Virtual Reality Systems (immersive and interactive)
Media Adaptation
Media Compression (3D/2D, Video)
Multimedia Session Mobility
Medical pre/intra/post Operative Interfaces & Displays
In-car Displays and Multimodal Interaction
Urban and Architectural Planning Systems
Social User Interfaces
Social Agents
