Computer Applications Development (Optional Co-op)

• Hours: 1
• Credits: 0
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

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
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

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
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

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: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

This comprehensive course introduces learners to the dynamic world of full stack web development, equipping them with the skills to build robust, scalable, and responsive web applications from front-end to back-end. Students will explore core technologies and modern frameworks for client-side and server side development. Through hands-on projects and collaborative coding exercises, learners will gain practical experience in API design, authentication and authorization, deployment strategies, and version control. Emphasis is placed on industry best practices, debugging techniques, and agile development workflows.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of cloud computing from a developer’s perspective. Students will learn about cloud service models, infrastructure components, storage solutions, and deployment strategies. Through hands-on exercises, they’ll work with modern cloud platforms to deploy applications, manage services, and integrate cloud resources into software projects. The course emphasizes security, scalability, and best practices for cloud-based application development.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course equips students with essential cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to software development. Topics include threat modeling, secure coding techniques, vulnerability assessment, authentication and authorization, and data protection. Students will learn to identify and mitigate common security risks throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring that applications are designed and built with robust security in mind.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011 AND PROG8080 OR PROG8081 OR PROG8083 OR PROG8105
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: PROG8010 OR PROG8011
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this capstone course, students apply their program knowledge to design and develop a software solution using AI tools, prompt engineering, and modern development practices. The course emphasizes AI-assisted workflows, responsible integration, and real-world project delivery through all stages of the software development lifecycle.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
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• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.