Computing Studies and Information Systems (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Effective Date:
Program code
DPCSTI
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Commerce & Business Administration
Department
Computing Studies & Information Systems
Credential type
Diploma
Transcript title
Cmpt St and Info Systems Dipl
Date of first offering
Start term
201610
End term
201620
Credential
Diploma in Computing Studies and Information Systems (possible specialization in Web Development)
Length of program
Four semesters
Credits
60.00
Admissions requirements
1. General College Admission Requirements
2. Pre-calculus 11 (C or Better); or Foundations of Math 11 (C or better); OR Principles of Math 11 (C or better)
Note:
- In order to register for CMNS 1115, you must provide proof of English 12 with a grade of "B" or better or an equivalent. Equivalents/exemptions to this requirement are listed in the calendar.
- In order to register for MATH 1160 you must provide proof of a grade of "B" or better in one of the listed grade 11 Math courses.
- In order to register for MATH 1130 or BUSN 2429, you must provide proof of Pre-Calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 12 or Principles of Math 12 with a “C” or better or equivalent.
Curriculum framework
The student is required to complete 60 credits as follows:
• 45 CSIS credits (15 CSIS core courses)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CSIS 1175 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| CSIS 1280 | Front End Web Development | 3 |
| CSIS 2200 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| CSIS 2300 | Relational DBMS | 3 |
| CSIS 3540 | Client/Server Systems | 3 |
| Java Programming or C++ Programming |
3 | |
| CSIS 2280 | Web Server Administration | 3 |
| CSIS 3275 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSIS 3280 | Web Based Scripting | 3 |
| CSIS 3475 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIS 2260 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIS 2270 | Virtualization and Computer Networking | 3 |
| CSIS 3175 | Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| CSIS 3300 | Data Mining and Non-Relational DBMS | 3 |
| CSIS 3380 | Advanced Web Programming with JavaScript and AJAX | 3 |
• 15 non-CSIS credits (5 non-CSIS courses) from the following table:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| CMNS 1115 | Practical Writing | 3 |
| One course (3 credits) from the following: | ||
| ACCT 1110 |
Principles of Accounting I |
|
| ACCT 1235 | Principles of Accounting I & II | 3 |
| Two courses (6 credits) from the following: | ||
| BUSN 1210 |
Management Essentials |
|
| ECON 1101 |
The Canadian Economy |
|
| ECON 1150 |
Principles of Microeconomics |
|
| ECON 1250 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
|
| MARK 1120 | Introductory Marketing | 6 |
| One course (3 credits) from the following: | ||
| FINC 1231 |
Commercial and Financial Mathematics |
|
| MATH 1130 |
Discrete Mathematics |
|
| MATH 1160 |
Introduction to Statistics |
|
| BUSN 2429 |
Business Statistics | 3 |