This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Computer Information Systems

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CISY 1105 cr-3
Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development

Students will develop a working knowledge of microcomputer hardware, operating systems and applications using software such as word processors, spreadsheets and database management systems in a windows graphical environment. In order to fulfil the project requirements, students will research business opportunities, write project descriptions, develop the systems using the application packages, prepare user documentation and present the results in written form.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

CISY 1113 cr-3
Principles of Program Structure and Design

Students will learn the fundamental logic and structure of computer programs. They will develop skills on all aspects of the programming and problem-solving process, including Problem Specification and Organization, Algorithms, Coding, Debugging, Testing, Documentation and Maintenance, with an emphasis on structured programming and modular design techniques.

CISY 1212 cr-3
Systems Analysis and Design

Students will study systems analysis and design with an emphasis on the role of the systems analyst in an organization and the involvement of people in the overall process. They will study: business as an information system, systems life cycle, structured methodology, charting techniques, forms design, coding methods, fact finding techniques, analysis techniques, input design, output design, process design, data modeling and systems documentation.

CISY 1213 cr-3
Operating Systems Principles and Applications

Students will learn the fundamentals of operating systems, command line interfaces and system utilities. They will study the internal structures and operating principles common to all computer systems. They will work with single-user operating systems (DOS) as well as multi-user, multi-tasking systems (NT and Linux with an emphasis on UNIX

Prerequisites: CISY 1105 or CISY 1113

CISY 1215 cr-3
Enterprise Networking

Students will learn practical aspects of Client/Server computing in a Local Area Network environment. They will study the Novell NetWare Network Operating System in detail and become familiar with network features of the Microsoft NT server. The course will include topics on LAN cabling, topologies, architecture, connectivity options, network security and system administration. Students will learn Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and World Wide Web (WWW) home page design.

Prerequisites: CISY 1105 or 1113

CISY 1218 cr-3
Internet Application Development

Students will learn to build, debug, and deploy Web-based applications using the current development tools and methodologies. They will study the fundamental concepts in Web development such as: Architecture and Technical requirements for Web Development, HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Dynamic HTML, VB Scripts, Java Scripts, Active Server Pages (ASP), Web Database Development, and ActiveX Data Object (ADO).

Prerequisites: CISY 1113

CISY 2311 cr-3
C/C++ Programming

Students will learn to program in C/C++ language. They will learn the syntax, structures and features of C, with an introduction to C++. Modular program design and structured programming style will be stressed throughout the course.

Prerequisites: CISY 1105 or 1113

CISY 2312 cr-3
Systems Development Methodologies

Students will learn contemporary systems development methods including process-oriented, data-oriented and object-oriented methods. Through case studies and group projects they will also gain experience in all phases of the systems development life cycle. Students will be required to develop a system for a real life situation.

Prerequisites: CISY 1212

CISY 2313 cr-3
Data Communications

Students will learn to concepts, terminology, and capabilities of modern data communication networks. They will study topics on communications hardware and software components, layered network architectures, protocols and standards, data security and the integration of data, text, voice, and images over a network. They will learn and apply principles of network design and management. They will see how deregulation, convergence and technological advances are contributing to new and enhanced ways of transmitting voice and data.

Prerequisites: CISY 1105 or equivalent

CISY 2314 cr-3
Database Management Systems

Students will learn the concepts and theory of database models, with particular emphasis on the relational model. They will learn and practice good database design utilizing Entity-Relationship Modeling, the analysis of functional dependencies, and database table normalization. Students will learn Structured Query Language (SQL) and use SQL statements to design, query and maintain databases.

Prerequisites: CISY 1212 and CISY 1113

CISY 2315 cr-3
Data Structure

This course is an introduction to the data structured and associated algorithms commonly used in system development. Topics include: application of Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Balanced Trees, Searching of Trees, Lists, Inverted Lists, Multi-lists and Graphs. These are the fundamental tools available for contemporary programming languages for implementation of complex algorithms.

Prerequisites: CISY 1113 and CISY 2311

CISY 2411 cr-3
GUI and Object-Oriented Programming

Students will learn the principles and concepts of programming using Java through a series of assignments and a major project. They will document and present the project results and conduct formal reviews with their peers.

Prerequisites: CISY 1113 or 2311

CISY 2412 cr-3
Emerging Technologies

Students will learn the current developments in information technologies and the fundamental concepts underlying them. They will review selected topics such as: Web programming, E-Commerce, Database connectivity and Distributed Objects. Students will examine these concepts and use appropriate techniques to develop information systems.

Prerequisites: CISY 1105 or equivalent

CISY 2413 cr-3
CASE and 4GL Implementation

Students will learn the key concept of Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) and Fourth Generation Languages (4GL). They will study the purposes of CASE and its relationships with software development methodologies, program development environment and application development platforms. Students will be required to carry out practical projects using contemporary CASE and 4GL tools.

Prerequisites: CISY 2312

CISY 2414 cr-3
Management of Information Systems

Students will learn the organization, planning and control of information systems, including: Strategic Plan, Contingency Plans, Security Plans, Evaluation of Information Systems, Project Management, Work Place Ergonomics, Human Factors and Systems Maintenance. They will also study the application of selected management science techniques such as Critical Path Method, Queuing Models, Inventory Control Models, Linear Programming and Transportation Methods.

Prerequisites: CISY 2312

CISY 2415 cr-3
Computer Project

Students will be assigned to real-world computer projects on a team basis. They will integrate computer and business concepts as learned in previous courses and build on their experience in the issues of group dynamics.

Prerequisites: CISY 2312 and 2314 and 2311