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  • School of Information Technology
  • Program Length: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2021

  • Campus/Delivery Method: Distributed Learning
  • This program is currently undergoing a program review, which will result in some courses being changed and/or re-sequenced

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Description


Web Development is a two-year program offered online through Distributed Learning.  It provides the student with the skills needed to design, create and maintain database-driven web applications.  Students will receive hands-on training in:
  • Computer programming and secure coding
  • Web site design and development for both large and small screens
  • Multimedia development
  • Database design and development
  • Web server administration
  • Web analytics
  • Social media integration
  • The latest trends in web development


Fundamental skills such as:  technical communications, business solutions, and personal and career development round out the program.  This diversity provides opportunities for the student to acquire the skills, professionalism and adaptability required to succeed in the dynamic and challenging field of Web Development.

Two major web site project courses will enable the student to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills developed throughout the program by performing an in-depth analysis of a client's needs; designing a website that meets the client's needs; creating web pages, graphics and coding to support the design; implementing software to support the website; documenting the solution; and presenting the solution to team members and the client.

The student will create and maintain a career plan and learning portfolio throughout the program to provide the opportunity to continually assess skill development and create/adapt career plans that set personal expectations and professional goals.  Students will graduate with a personal portfolio, including websites and multimedia they have designed.

OBJECTIVES
The aim of the Web Development program is to graduate a student with the ability to:
  1. use the fundamental computing skills necessary to work effectively and efficiently in the Information Technology industry
  2. demonstrate problem solving, design and programming skills to create interactive, secure, database-driven web sites based on user requirements
  3. demonstrate effective communication skills, a capacity for leadership, teamwork, quality assurance and co-operation
  4. design and create content-driven web sites

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Web Development graduates may find employment in both the private and public sectors in small, medium and large businesses. Graduates of the program will be able to fill roles in industry such as:
  • Web Designer
  • Web Developer
  • Website Administrator/Developer

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission to the Web Development program requires the applicant to meet one of the following four academic criteria:

1. High School
Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with 60% overall average in the following (or equivalent):
i. English 3201 or English 3202(60% minimum)
ii.  Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced:  2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic:  2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. 5 credits from 3000 Level
2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the following courses:
i. Math Fundamentals: MA1040
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, MA1041
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3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Business-Related College Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program provided the appropriate selection of courses including those outline above have been completed.
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

Courses


CODE TITLE   Hrs/Wk  
Semester 1   Cr Le La
CM1400
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Technical Reporting Writing I 3 3 0
CP1120
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Fundamentals of Programming I 6 5 3
CR1510
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Website Development 3 2 3
CP1570
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Networking for Programmers 2 2 0
MA1900
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Problem Solving for Information Technology 4 4 1
CR1120
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Introduction to the Field of IT and Ethics 1 1 0
         
Semester 2   Cr Le La
CM1401
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Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
CP3510
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Database Design 3 2 2
CP2130
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Fundamentals of Programming II 4 3 3
CR1030
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Linux Server Administration 3 2 3
EP1130
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Business for Information Systems 3 3 0
CP3160
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Multimedia Development 3 2 3
         
Semester 3   Cr Le La
CP2280
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Object-Oriented Programming in Java 4 3 3
PR1100
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Website Project I 2 0 5

The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.
 
Semester 4   Cr Le La
CR1260
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Client Service for the IT Industry 2 2 1
CP3370
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Software Development with ASP.NET 3 2 3
CP1330
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Windows Server Administration 4 3 3
CR2800
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Security for Programmers 3 3 0
CP1410
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Web Analysis and Design 4 3 2
CP2420
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PHP 3 2 3
         
Semester 5   Cr Le La
EP2400
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Business Solutions 4 4 0
CP3100
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MVC Framework Development 4 3 2
CP2470
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Web Server 3 2 3
CP3130
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Content Management Systems 3 2 3
CR2170
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Trends in Web Development 3 2 2
CP3150
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Interface Design and Analytics 3 2 2
         
Semester 6   Cr Le La
PR1101
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Website Project II 5 3 7

The Course and Lab hours per week are based on a 15 week semester. In intersession, the Course and Lab hours will be adjusted to reflect the shorter semester length.

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