Software Development

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations.

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of network systems. Students will learn about networking basics and architecture, networking and software development, networking protocols, troubleshooting, and configuring virtual machines, Windows and Linux servers. Students will also learn about the functions of Active Directory in servers and performing socket programming with scripting language.

This course builds on the concepts and languages you learned previously. You’ll explore object-oriented concepts using an industry-identified programming language. Topics include object-oriented design concepts, graphical user interfaces (GUI), polymorphism, inheritance, exception handling, serialization using random access files (RAF), database connectivity and recursive techniques.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 216
• CPRG 2160
• CMPP 269

This course introduces you to the fundamental concepts and technologies required for website development. You’ll begin by examining how websites work, and building a static webpage using basic HTML elements and logical document structure. You’ll also examine cascading style sheets (CSS) and use CSS to lay out and style an HTML webpage. You’ll explore the functionalities of JavaScript and use it to add interactivity to a website. You’ll also get hands-on experience deploying a website to the internet and implementing web applications.

This course explores the use of computer programming languages as tools that can be used to provide IT business solutions. You’ll explore the evolution of computer programming and examine common problem solving techniques. You’ll also examine code reuse in functions, scoping and abstraction. The course includes an introduction to version control, and you’ll use classes and object-oriented programming principles to create applications using an industry-standard programming language. 

Equivalents:

• CPRG 2160

This course focuses on the fundamentals of database design using conceptual, logical and physical models. You’ll use structured query language (SQL) to create a database from a  physical model, write SQL queries and create data manipulation language (DML) commands. Working in teams, you will apply knowledge to designing a database, populate that database and generate prototype reports based on user requirements.

Mobile devices are the next generation of staying connected. In this course, you’ll experience mobile application development from conception to completion. You’ll also explore the growing number of mobile device technologies and features.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • CPRG 211
  • CPRG 251
• One of:
  • CPRG 213
  • CPRG 256

This course continues to build on the skills you learned in previously. The focus is on advanced object-oriented programming concepts, including object-oriented design, incorporating databases into software to form complete end-to-end applications, integrating software components, recursion and abstract data types (ADT). You’ll also be introduced to the use of data structures and algorithms for sorting and searching. You’ll be working with and creating complex programs and there is a strong emphasis on complete solutions that are efficient and customer focused.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 211
• CPRG 251

In this course, you’ll examine all facets of software testing, including what it is, how it is performed and how automated testing is incorporated into testing plans. As well, you’ll explore the processes and procedures involved in the deployment of an application and where it fits into the software development lifecycle. You’ll also be introduced to formal testing and quality assurance methodologies.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 304
• CPRG 311

This course builds on your web development skills with a focus on full stack web technologies, web application development, and web application design and architecture. You’ll also get hands-on experience working with popular enterprise frameworks that are in high demand in the job market, including React, Angular and Spring.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 213
• CPRG 256

This course builds on the skills you learned previously. You’ll focus on learning database-specific structured languages and embedding SQL into these languages. You’ll also explore the importance of efficient code creation using an industry-identified database vendor language. Other topics include basic programming structures, storing code inside a database, triggers, advanced SQL concepts and code testing.

Pre-requisites:

• CPRG 250

This course introduces you to the theory and practice of software development, focusing on the requirements gathering, analysis and design phases of the software development life cycle. You’ll also learn how computer-aided software engineering (CASE) programs can aid in the analysis and design processes.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 216
• CPRG 2160
• CMPP 269

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of designing user interfaces for software applications, with a focus on producing end products that are functional and are designed from a user perspective. Topics include usability engineering, human-computer interface design standards, screen mock-ups, documentation and prototype creation. Information gathering and user interview techniques are also emphasized.

This course builds on your current knowledge and develops a thorough understanding of computer operating systems. You’ll examine the fundamental principles and management of operating systems, including mechanisms for process management, memory management, storage management and protection management.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 304
• CPRG 311

Software design is often a team effort, and learning how software projects are managed is an important skill. In this course, you’ll explore key project management concepts as they apply to software design, including code management, Agile, Kanban and scrum processes. Working in teams, you’ll initiate a substantial project including a feasibility study, requirements analysis and software design.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPSY 200
• PROJ 304

Software development is a dynamic industry that is constantly and rapidly evolving. In this course, you’ll examine emerging technologies and how they have affected the industry and will continue to shape it into the future. Using an investigative and research-based approach, you’ll build important skills in the identification of emerging trends, which you’ll apply through proof-of-concepts.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPRG 211
• CPRG 251

Our current technological environment has seen a huge rise in threats to cybersecurity, and no software development plan is complete without serious consideration being given to security. This course introduces you to the important concepts and practice of software security and secure software system design.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • CPRG 306
  • CPRG 352
• One of:
  • CPRG 304
  • CPRG 311

Mathematics for Technologists will provide learners with concepts in algebra, trigonometry, arithmetic of complex numbers, linear algebra, exponential and logarithmic functions, rates of change and statistics. This course provides foundational mathematics skills for engineering technologists. It covers a variety of mathematical models for solving application problems.

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to fundamental skills in critical thinking. You will develop skills in identifying fallacies, evaluating formal arguments, and diagnosing the appropriate form of argumentation in a variety of areas, including science and morality. Your skills in argumentation will be honed both in evaluating others’ arguments and in making your own.

Equivalents:

• PHIL 1011

In this capstone course, you will investigate issues across many different subject areas or domains of knowledge, may connect with community issues or problems, and create a solution. Your project should demonstrate the technical and professional skills learned in the program and beyond. You are expected to apply your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a real-world context.

Pre-requisites:

One of:

• CPNT 300, CPSY 302, CPSY 350, INTP 301, ITSC 300
• CPRG 303, CPRG 304, CPRG 306, CPRG 307, CPSY 301
• ITSC 203, ITSC 301, ITSC 304, ITSC 307, ITSC 309
• FVDO 300, FVDO 302, FVDO 303, FVDO 304, FVDO 308
• MMDA 300, MMDA 303, MMDA 323, MMDA 324, MMDA 326

This cooperative work term course provides the opportunity to apply your classroom learning in a practical workplace setting and gain valuable industry experience. This course is optional.

Pre-requisites:

• CPRG 211
• CPRG 250
• CPSY 200
• CPSY 202
• PHIL 241