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 degree from one of four undergraduate programs: Information Resource Management, Interactive Multimedia and Design, Network Technology, and Optical Systems and Sensors.

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, the School opened under the directorship of Dr. Ben Gianni, offering two unique programs (Network Technology, and Interactive Multimedia and Design) in partnership with Algonquin College, whereby students graduate in four years with both an advanced college diploma from Algonquin College, and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Carleton University.

In September 2005, Dr. Dorina Petriu took over directorship of the School.

In September 2006, CSIT acquired a motion capture 3D development system and a renderfarm.

In July 2009, Dr. Anthony Whitehead took over directorship of the School.

Directorship
2003 - 2005: Dr. Ben Gianni

2005 - 2009: Dr. Dorina Petriu

2009 - 2017: Dr. Anthony Whitehead

2016 - 2017: Dr. Chris Smelser (Acting Director)

2017 - 2021: Dr. Chris Joslin

2022–Present: Dr. Robert Teather

Information Resource Management program
Students in the Information Resource Management program develop a strong background in the cataloging, indexing, storage, presentation, analysis, and manipulation of all kinds of digital data. This program was introduced in Fall 2015.

Interactive Multimedia and Design program
Students in the Interactive Multimedia and Design program 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.

Networking Technology program
Students in the Networking Technology program develop a strong background in topics related to networking, programming and computer science.

Optical Systems and Sensors program
Students in the Optical Systems and Sensors program (formerly Photonics and Laser Technology) develop a strong background in light-based technologies, from optical communication to computer vision, as well as from laser technology to remote sensing. This program was introduced in Fall 2012.

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 and displays In-car displays and multimodal interaction Urban and architectural planning systems Social user interfaces Social agents