Dr. Patrice Belleville

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrice Belleville is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from McGill University and a Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University. His research focuses on Computer Science Education, aiming to improve how instructors communicate knowledge to students and enhance curriculum development. Belleville is particularly interested in Computational Geometry and has conducted research on visibility covering problems and geometric probing. His efforts extend to exploring efficient algorithms for graph-theoretic problems and data structures. With experience as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at UBC and a history of teaching roles from Lecturer to Senior Instructor, he brings significant expertise to the academic community. His courses at UBC include topics such as Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis, Computer Hardware, and Models of Computation.

Research Interests

Computer Science Education Computational Geometry Algorithms Graph-Theoretic Problems

Experience

Associate Head Operations & Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Responsible for overseeing operations within the Department of Computer Science while contributing as an Associate Professor.

Courses

Computer Hardware Operating Systems Intermediate Algorithm Design Analysis Models of Computation

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.