Bachelor of Applied Information Sciences - Computer and Communication Networking
ObjectivesThe Creative Arts, Literature and Languages Program (C.A.L.L.) prepares students for numerous university programs in the Arts. Depending on the courses chosen, graduates may qualify for university studies in areas such as: Art Education, Art History, Communications Studies, Creative Writing, Education, English, Film Studies, History, Journalism, Modern Languages and Linguistics, Philosophy, Photography, Political Science, and Religion.
Practical experienceOne summer internship is required for graduation.
Academic titleBachelor of Applied Information Sciences Degree
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Fall
BUS-110 Fundamentals of Business and Information Systems 4 hrs
NET-110 Computer Networking Fundamentals 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-112 Computer Architecture 2 hrs 2 hrs
SWS-121 Web Design and Development 4 hrs
ENG-110 English and Communication Skills 3 hrs
MTH-110 Logic and Problem-solving Strategies (Liberal Studies) 3 hrs Semester 2 Courses Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Winter
BUS-120 Financial Analysis 2 hrs 2 hrs
ECN-120 Economics (Liberal Studies) 3 hrs
NET-111 Operating Systems Fundamentals 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-120 LAN: Switching and Routing 4 hrs
SWS-110 Software Development: Programming Fundamentals 2 hrs 2 hrs
MTH-120 Discrete Mathematics 1 (Liberal Studies) 4 hrs Semester 3 Courses Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Fall
BUS-111 Marketing of Services 4 hrs
NET-121 Network Operating Systems 1 1 hr 3 hrs
NET-210 Networking: WAN Technologies 4 hrs
SWS-213 Database Design & Modeling 4 hrs
MTH-210 Statistics & Research Methods (Liberal Studies) 3 hrs 1 hr
PHL-110 Ethics (Liberal Studies) 3 hrs Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Winter
BUS-212 Organizational & Client Relationships 4 hrs
NET-211 Network Operating Systems 2 1 hr 3 hrs
NET-220 Principles of Computer & Networking Security 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-221 Communication Technology 2 hrs 2 hrs
SWS-212 Database Driven Websites 4 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs
COOP-221 Employment Pre-placement 1 hr
Minimum C grade in ENG-110, minimum 2.0 GPA, and minimum 80 per cent of year 1 and 2 courses required for COOP-221.
The curriculum presented here covers subject matter that is dynamic in nature and will be revised as appropriate to assure it retains its currency. Internal curriculum review is ongoing. As well, PEQAB (the Post-secondary Education Quality Assessment Board) has a well-established review process. The same rigorous external review process that was used to obtain degree approval will be used to review the program again in five years.
Semester 5 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Fall
BUS-310 Project Management 1 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-222 Wireless Networks 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-223 Voice Systems & Services 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-310 Network Management 4 hrs
SWS-211 Systems Analysis & Design 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 6 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Winter
BUS-411 Entrepreneurship in the New Economy 2 hrs 2 hrs
MTH-320 Quantitative Research (Methods) 3 hrs
NET-320 Advanced Switching & Routing 4 hrs
NET-323 Voice/ IP Convergence 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET Professional Elective 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 7 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Fall
BUS-311 Management of Change & Innovation 2 hrs 2 hrs
NET-410 Enterprise Network Design 4 hrs
NET-411 Network Design Project 4 hrs
NET-412 Applied Research Project 4 hrs
NET Professional Elective 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 8 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
Winter
BUS-312 Business Consulting 4 hrs
NET-420 Advanced Network Troubleshooting 4 hrs
NET-421 Integrative Project in Vertical Markets 2 hrs 6 hrs
NET Professional Elective 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs