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Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Systems Concepts, Analysis and Design
INFO8003
In order to develop large business information systems, or to develop systems in teams, special methodologies are required to ensure system goals are met, and that the project is developed on time and within budget. Students will complete case studies in order to learn agile and iterative development, and Object-Oriented Analysis using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Emphasis will be placed on current industry best practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Software Development Techniques
PROG8011
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Web Design and Development
PROG8021
This course introduces the student to web applications development. Students apply best practices of user interface design to the development of web sites. Assignments illustrate the use of client side scripting to validate web forms. A server side scripting language is used together with a database to implement business solutions that save and process data.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Database Management
PROG8083
Websites, web, mobile and other applications require data to be persisted to a database in order to facilitate eCommerce and client interactivity. Students will learn how to design and build relational databases, and manipulate them using Structured Query Language (SQL). Business Intelligence Services, reporting and database administration will be introduced. The knowledge and skills learned in this course can be adapted to other database products and SQL dialects.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Web Foundations
PROG8543
In order to promote market appeal and a strong user experience, websites and web applications require user-friendly and appealing front ends. Students develop skills to support these characteristics, including facility with coding HTML, XHTML, and CSS, as well as the insertion of graphics and video into web sites.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
System Development Project
INFO8106
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: INFO8001 OR INFO8003 AND PROG8020 OR PROG8021 OR PROG8255 AND PROG8080 OR PROG8081 OR PROG8083 AND PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Culture, Roles and Structure in Digital Industries
INFO8990
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Mobile Application Development
PROG8111
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011 AND PROG8020 OR PROG8021 OR PROG8255 AND PROG8080 OR PROG8081 OR PROG8083 AND PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Microsoft Web Technologies
PROG8551
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011 AND PROG8540 OR PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
View Program Option Electives
User Experience Design
INFO8980
Because of the growing diversity of digital devices and user interface technologies, and the increasingly competitive nature of the software industry, high-tech companies have come to understand the growing importance of the User Experience. In this course, students are introduced to best current practices in interactive design, and will solve a series of design problems which draw on different types of devices and varying types of navigation controls, as applied to business and commercial applications. Students will consider competition, target markets, business models and technical challenges in order to gather requirements, and to storyboard and document interface designs.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Software Quality
PROG8173
Quality is a critical factor in determining the success of digital products with respect to commercial viability, functionality and security. In this course, students will explore various techniques and methodologies for testing and improving software quality at different stages of the development cycle.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Systems Concepts, Analysis and Design
INFO8003
In order to develop large business information systems, or to develop systems in teams, special methodologies are required to ensure system goals are met, and that the project is developed on time and within budget. Students will complete case studies in order to learn agile and iterative development, and Object-Oriented Analysis using the Unified Modeling Language (UML). Emphasis will be placed on current industry best practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Software Development Techniques
PROG8011
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Web Design and Development
PROG8021
This course introduces the student to web applications development. Students apply best practices of user interface design to the development of web sites. Assignments illustrate the use of client side scripting to validate web forms. A server side scripting language is used together with a database to implement business solutions that save and process data.
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Database Management
PROG8083
Websites, web, mobile and other applications require data to be persisted to a database in order to facilitate eCommerce and client interactivity. Students will learn how to design and build relational databases, and manipulate them using Structured Query Language (SQL). Business Intelligence Services, reporting and database administration will be introduced. The knowledge and skills learned in this course can be adapted to other database products and SQL dialects.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Web Foundations
PROG8543
In order to promote market appeal and a strong user experience, websites and web applications require user-friendly and appealing front ends. Students develop skills to support these characteristics, including facility with coding HTML, XHTML, and CSS, as well as the insertion of graphics and video into web sites.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR8200
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
System Development Project
INFO8106
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: INFO8001 OR INFO8003 AND PROG8020 OR PROG8021 OR PROG8255 AND PROG8080 OR PROG8081 OR PROG8083 AND PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Culture, Roles and Structure in Digital Industries
INFO8990
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming: Mobile Application Development
PROG8111
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011 AND PROG8020 OR PROG8021 OR PROG8255 AND PROG8080 OR PROG8081 OR PROG8083 AND PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Microsoft Web Technologies
PROG8551
- Hours: 70
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011 AND PROG8540 OR PROG8541 OR PROG8543
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
View Program Option Electives
User Experience Design
INFO8980
Because of the growing diversity of digital devices and user interface technologies, and the increasingly competitive nature of the software industry, high-tech companies have come to understand the growing importance of the User Experience. In this course, students are introduced to best current practices in interactive design, and will solve a series of design problems which draw on different types of devices and varying types of navigation controls, as applied to business and commercial applications. Students will consider competition, target markets, business models and technical challenges in order to gather requirements, and to storyboard and document interface designs.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Software Quality
PROG8173
Quality is a critical factor in determining the success of digital products with respect to commercial viability, functionality and security. In this course, students will explore various techniques and methodologies for testing and improving software quality at different stages of the development cycle.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Co-op Work Term CAD
COOP8020
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR8200
- CoRequisites:
Program outcomes
- Develop software solutions for a variety of business problems to meet business requirements
- Analyze current and relevant advances in computing solutions to meet market demands
- Analyze system requirements for a variety of computer applications in order to develop an optimal solution to meet client needs
- Design solution architecture based on system specifications according to industry best practices
- Troubleshoot software solutions to ensure proper software integration process
- Use different platforms to deploy effective computing solutions
- Create databases in order to enable flexible data driven applications according to current industry trends
- Use web or mobile technologies to develop interactive, scalable multi-tier applications
- Communicate and collaborate with teammates and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships