ObjectivesThe Computer Systems Technology program gives you the foundational skills and knowledge you’ll need for all these professional careers in the world of computing! The Computer Systems Technician program is nine months long with classes starting in September. You’ll acquire expertise in software and hardware, programming, communications, information technology and systems support. In the Technology Diploma year, you’ll focus on providing computer solutions to specific real-world problems. The principles taught include problem definition, diagnosis, analyis, design, selection and implementation, decision-making and maintenance, and improvement of hardware and software solutions. You’ll learn how to be effective in a large enterprise, and self-sufficient in smaller enterprises. Through the Software Engineering Bridge program, you’ll be able to continue your education toward a Software Engineering degree at the University of Victoria.
Academic titleDiploma in Computer Systems Technology
Course descriptionAcademic Term 1 (Quarter 1) Credits
COMP 112
Intro to Computer Systems 3.0
COMP 140
Human Computer Interaction 2.0
COMP 176
Operating Systems 3.0
ENGL 170
Technical & Professional Communications 1 3.0
MATH 161
Math for Computing 1 4.0
Total Credits 15.0
Academic Term 2 (Quarter 2) Credits
BUS 143
eBusiness for Technologists 3.0
COMP 132
Programming Using Java 4.0
COMP 155
Database Concepts 3.0
COMP 170
Computer/Network Operations 3.0
COMP 183
Intro to Computer Architecture 3.0
COOP 100
Workplace Education Prep
(Co-op Diploma students only) 0.0
Total Credits 16.0
Academic Term 3 (Quarter 3) Credits
COMP 139
Applied Computer Programming 4.0
COMP 157
Windows-based Applications 3.0
COMP 173
Computer Network Programming 3.0
COMP 199
Year One Projuect 3.0
COMP 235
Software Engineeging 3.0
Total Credits 16.0
Work Term 1 (Quarter 4) Credits
COMP 101
Co-operative Work Experience 1 5.0
Total Credits 5.0
Academic Term 4 (Quarter 1) Credits
COMP 288
Embedded Systems Applications 3.0
COMP 230
Systems Analysis and Design 3.0
COMP 241
.NET Web Applications 3.0
COMP 270
Computer Operations 3.0
COMP 272
Intro to Data Communications 3.0
COMP 297
Computing Project Preparation 0.5
Total Credits 15.5
Academic Term 5 (Quarter 2) Credits
COMP 240
Developing Web Services 3.0
COMP 249
Database Addministration 3.0
COMP 259
Advanced Database Concepts 3.0
COMP 266
Database Application 3.0
COMP 298
Computing Project Analysis 3.0
Total Credits 15.0
Work Term 2 (Quarters 3 & 4) Credits
COMP 201
Co-operative Work Experience 2 10.0
Total Credits 10.0
Academic Term 6 (Quarter 1 or 3) Credits
COMP 275
Systems Design and Security 3.0
COMP 299
Applied Computing Project Implementation 10.0
ENGL 273
Technical & Professional Communications 3 1.5
Total Credits 14.5