This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only.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

Kwantlen University College

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

Computer Information Systems

This program is under revision. Courses and entrance requirements may change. Please contact the Chair, Computer Information Systems at (604) 599-2506 for up-to-date information.

Offered at Richmond and Surrey

Start date: September - Full-time at Richmond and Surrey - Part-time

Certificate

Offered at Surrey

Description

The Computer Information Systems Certificate Program offers a unique practitioner-oriented approach to Computer Programming and Software Development. Students will have the option of entering the diploma program in Computer Information Systems upon completion.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program may find employments in following areas:

Admission Requirements

General Kwantlen admission requirements apply.

Content

To fulfill the requirements of the Computer Information Systems Certificate Program students must complete seven courses listed in Group A and any three courses from Group B.

Group A (Required Courses)

CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development

CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design

CISY 1218 Internet Application Development

CISY 1212 Systems Analysis and Design

CISY 1213 Operating Systems Principles & Applications

CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming

CISY 2313 Data Communications

Group B (Any Three Courses)

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing

ACCT 1230 Business Statistics

ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting

ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting

BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I

ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Computer Information Systems.

Diploma

Description

Options: Regular and Co-op Mode

The Computer Information Systems diploma is a two-year intensive program preparing students for entry-level positions in the computing profession. It is a generalist program providing graduates with diverse computing knowledge to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes.

Students may graduate from either the regular Computer Information Systems mode or the optional Co-operative Education mode. Students applying for Co-op must complete all prescribed courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.33 (C+), with no grade below a `C' in all required courses to progress to subsequent semesters.

In order to receive a Co-operative Education designation, the following additional criteria must be met:

Career Opportunities

A graduate of this program may find employments in following areas:

Work Load

Approximately 22 hours per week are spent in classroom and laboratories. Students should expect to invest a minimum of additional 30 hours for assignments and project works. Students are encouraged to fully investigate workload issues before attempting to maintain any level of part-time employment outside of their studies.

Admission Requirements

(The admission requirements are currently under review)

Applicants currently enrolled in high school must submit an interim transcript at the time of application, indicating that the program prerequisites will be completed by the end of June.

All applicants to CISY Program must submit proof of having met the following requirements at the time of application.

Note:

It is expected that applicants to the program have aptitude for working with computers, understand general computing concepts, have basic computer skills and working knowledge of Windows environment.

Content

Typical Course Sequencing

Regular Mode

Semester 1 Fall

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting

CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development

CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design

CISY 1212 System Analysis and Design

Semester 2 Spring

BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I

CISY 1218 Internet Application Development

CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications

CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking

CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming

CISY 2312 System Development Methodologies

Semester 3 Summer

No CISY courses are offered

Semester 4 Fall

ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues

ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting

CISY 2313 Data Communications

CISY 2314 Database Management System

CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming

CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation

Semester 5 Spring

CISY 2415 Computer Project

Semester 6 Summer

ACCT 1230 Business Statistics

CISY 2315 Data Structure

CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies

CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems

MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing

Co-operative Education Mode

Semester 1 Fall

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

ACCT 1293 Introductory Financial Accounting

CISY 1105 Microcomputer Hardware and Applications Development

CISY 1113 Principles of Program Structure and Design

CISY 1212 Systems Analysis and Design

COOP 1101 Communications and the Job Search

Semester 2 Spring

BUSI 1215 Organizational Behaviour I

CISY 1218 Internet Application Development

CISY 1213 Operating System Principles & Applications

CISY 1215 Enterprise Networking

CISY 2311 C/C++ Programming

CISY 2312 Systems Development Methodologies

Semester 3 Summer

COOP 1110 Co-op Work Semester 1

Semester 4 Fall

ECON 1101 Canadian Economic Issues

ACCT 2320 Introductory Management Accounting

CISY 2313 Data Communications

CISY 2314 Database Management System

CISY 2411 GUI and Object-Oriented Programming

CISY 2413 CASE and 4GL Implementation

COOP 2101 Communications and the Workplace

Semester 5 Spring

COOP 2110 Co-operative Work Placement II

Semester 6 Summer

ACCT 1230 Business Statistics

CISY 2315 Data Structure

CISY 2412 Emerging Technologies

CISY 2414 Management of Information Systems

MRKT 1199 Introduction to Marketing

COOP 2301 Communications and the Professional

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma of Computer Information Systems, or a Computer Information Systems Co-op diploma, depending on their enrolment status.

This program has been accredited by the Canadian Information Processing Society's (CIPS) College Program Accreditation Council (CPAC). The CPAC works with academic institutions to ensure that educational programs prepare students for the demands of the Information Systems profession. Completion of accredited computer programs assist graduates in pursuing the Information Systems Professional of Canada (ISP) designation. More information about CIPS and the professional certification program can be obtained at www.cips.ca or (416) 861-2477.

Bachelor of Technology (I.T.)

Kwantlen students who complete the Computer Information Systems Diploma program with a GPA of 2.7 or better will be eligible to enter 3rd year of the B. Tech. (I.T.) Degree program. For more information see Information Technology (INFO).

The CISY diploma program transfers as a block to the Open University toward the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. For more information, see Degree Options - Bachelor of Business Administration.

Transfer credit to other post secondary educational institutes will be reviewed on an individual course basis.

More Information

For further information on Co-operative education, please contact the Co-operative Education Instructor.

Advisory Committee - Information Technology

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