Computer Programming & Analysis (CPA)

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
APS145	Applied Problem Solving	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course introduces the concepts of critical and computational thinking with an emphasis on problem solving and problem analysis. Independent of any programming language, these concepts provide the basis for deriving application and system solutions.
CEP146	Essential Tooling for Programmers	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course introduces students to essential tooling used in modern software development. The foundations for using both desktop and cloud-based software development tools will be learned through practical labs and lectures. Students will learn how to use version control tools to collaborate in a team environment and track the history of documents. Guidance on the effective use of generative artificial intelligence tools and their application to the field of software development are explored including discussions on the limitations as well as ethical, and legal considerations such as copyright and licensing.
COM101 or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person
	COM101: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111 is six hours per week in order to offer students extra language and reading support.
IPC144	Introduction to Programming Using C	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This first subject in computer programming emphasizes problem solving strategies using structured programming techniques. The C programming language is used to introduce problem analysis, algorithm design, and program implementation. Students work in a LINUX environment.
MTH140	Mathematics for Programmers	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course introduces students to foundational and discrete mathematics essential for problem-solving in computer programming. Students will learn to apply mathematical thinking and techniques frequently encountered in software development, algorithms, and data structures. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply mathematical reasoning to real-world programming problems.
OPS102	Operating Systems for Programmers	In-person	In-person	In-person
	Programmers must work with different operating system technologies and environments. This subject introduces students to the Linux and Windows operating systems from a software development perspective. Students will learn how to work in these environments utilizing various operating system features to enhance productivity in a professional programming environment. Topics will include how to navigate the filesystem, manage development toolchains, develop scripts to automate tasks, and use developer specific tools available from the operating systems.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
DBS211	Introduction to Database Systems	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course introduces students to data management concepts, database systems and database application programming. Students learn to represent information with a relational database model and manipulate data with an interactive query language. Students will model data using Entity Relationship Diagrams.
OOP244	Introduction to Object Oriented Programming	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This subject introduces students to object oriented programming concepts. Students will learn to build reusable objects, making use of encapsulation, polymorphism and inheritance in the C++ programming language. Throughout the subject, the emphasis will be on using object oriented approaches to solving problems.
SFT221	Software Testing	In-person	In-person	In-person
	Students will explore techniques for software testing and debugging using current industry processes and tools for the Software Testing Life Cycle.
WEB222	Web Programming Principles	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This is an introductory course in web programming for standard browsers. Students begin by learning JavaScript, the programming language of the Web, and the focus of this course. Then, the Document Object Model (DOM) is studied, and with it, documents that use the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) to define their structure and content. To affect and modify the appearance and formatting of a document, students learn and apply the foundations of the Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) language. Throughout this progression of topics, JavaScript is continually used to access and modify the content and appearance of documents through the DOM interface.
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
DBS311	Advanced Database Services	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course builds on knowledge gained in previous courses and introduces the student to advanced data management concepts and advanced database application programming. Students will explore non-traditional databases, including non-relational types.
EAC594	Business Communication for the Digital Workplace	Flexible  Hybrid  Online  In-person	Flexible  Hybrid  Online  In-person	Flexible  Hybrid  Online  In-person
	With businesses thriving on successful employee and customer relationships, effective business communication is the cornerstone of company success. This course will help you learn the principles, practices, and tools for communicating effectively in the workplace using authentic approaches. From learning about audience, context, formats, tone, and media to applying your skills in writing and adapting correspondence, reports, and presentations, this course will guide you in developing professional, inclusive and collaborative practices that are supported by current and emerging technologies.
OOP345	Object-Oriented Software Development Using C++	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This subject expands the student's skill-set in object-oriented programming and introduces the student to threaded programming.  The student learns to model relationships between classes using containers, inheritance hierarchies and polymorphism in the C++ programming language and to write C++ programs that execute on multiple threads.
PMC444	IT Project Management Fundamentals Tools and Techniques	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course lays a foundation in IT project management, emphasizing the core concepts, techniques, and methodologies critical for effectively steering projects from their initiation to successful completion. It aligns with the standards set by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and covers both traditional and Agile project management approaches. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students will learn to use key project management tools and create essential artifacts and documents pertinent to each stage of a projects lifecycle.
SYD366	Software Analysis and Design - I	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course introduces students to requirements gathering and systems design using a small business (sole proprietorship) as a case study. Students will gain understanding of the Canadian Business environment while documenting the required design models for the case study. Business solutions will be designed using OO design techniques. Existing enterprise software will be surveyed as the question of purchase or build software is explored.
WEB322	Web Programming Tools and Frameworks	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	The modern world deploys its software applications on the web, because of the web’s scale, reach, and ease of use. This course teaches students to design and create simple web applications and services, in JavaScript, using widely-used and powerful tools and frameworks. The major topic themes of this course include a study of the web as a programming platform, server and client programming techniques, an introduction to data storage schemes, and an introduction to security.
WTP100	Work Term Preparation	Online	Online	Online
	This Work Term Preparation course is designed to empower students with the tools, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the modern job market and achieve long-term career success. Through self-assessment, career exploration, helping students to identify and leverage skills from their existing experiences, students will develop a deep understanding of their personal strengths, values, personality, interests and goals. The course covers essential topics such as crafting professional résumés and cover letters, mastering interview techniques, and building a strong personal brand, including an online presence. Students will learn how to research career pathways, evaluate job market trends, and create actionable career plans tailored to their aspirations. Emphasis is placed on professional communication, networking, workplace readiness, and adapting to diverse organizational cultures. Additionally, the course provides insights into negotiating job offers, managing career transitions, and professional growth. With a focus on lifelong learning and continuous improvement, this course equips students with the confidence and resources to pursue fulfilling careers while remaining adaptable in a dynamic and competitive workforce. Ideal for students preparing to enter the job market or those seeking to refine their career trajectory, this course fosters self-awareness, professional readiness, and strategic career planning.
WTP100 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CPA331	Computer Programming and Analysis, Co-op	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person
CPA331 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
AIP444	AI for Programmers	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course immerses students in the emerging world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a focus on Large Language Model (LLM) programming. LLMs are fundamentally reshaping knowledge work, in particular how software is conceived, designed, and developed. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of LLM principles, from their underlying architecture to practical application development. Students will gain hands-on experience with LLMs, explore the art and science of prompt engineering, and learn to generate reliable structured data. The course also explores advanced techniques such as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to overcome knowledge limitations, function calling and tool use to interact with external systems, and the use of multi-modal LLMs for richer multi-media applications. A significant focus is placed on the critical aspects of evaluating LLM outputs and ensuring data integrity. Through practical labs and projects, students will develop the skills necessary to build innovative LLM-powered solutions, critically assess their performance, and understand the potential for combining software development with AI. Students will also gain the skills necessary to research and navigate the dynamic and rapidly changing landscape of AI-driven development.
DSA456	Data Structures and Algorithms	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This is a survey course on algorithms and data structures commonly used in computer programs. Students taking this course will learn how these classical data structures and algorithms operate. Students will learn the theoretical basis for the performance of these algorithms and data structures. They will learn how to implement these data structures and algorithms and apply them to real programming problems. Students will also learn how these data structures are used to implement parts of the standard language libraries. Furthermore, the course will also introduce students to computational theory. This course provides students with a fundamental background to computer science concepts
STP444	Statistics for Programmers	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course equips students with the statistical foundations essential for software development. In particular, it focuses on the statistical background needed to understand modern AI technology such as Large Language Models. Students will learn core probability concepts, information theory, and regression analysis. By course end, students will understand the mathematical and statistical machinery behind modern AI technology.
SYD466	Software Analysis and Design - II	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course develops students abilities to define system requirements for a medium to large scale business. Students follow a case study from the introduction of a Request for Proposal (RFP) through the required analysis to produce an effective response to the RFP. Importance of problem definition and Stakeholder requirements are emphasized. Students will use OO design techniques to produce artifacts. The course concludes with a presentation to the customer, detailing how the student will solve the business problem.
WEB422	Web Programming for Apps and Services	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This is the third course in the web programming course sequence. Students learn to design and create moderately complex web applications and services that can be deployed at scale. The JavaScript language is used, with widely-used and powerful tools and frameworks. The major topic themes of this course include a study of the patterns for app and service development, using frameworks that enable rich and functional browser apps, working with robust and scalable data storage platforms, and deployment methodologies.

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CPA332	Computer Programming and Analysis, Co-op II	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person
CPA332 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
AIP555	Advanced AI for Programmers	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course will study advance techniques in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on their application to the field of software development.
APD545	Application Development	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This subject will introduce students to creating a desktop application. Students will create an object oriented application that will allow users to enter data, validate it, and process it according to specifications provided. Application data will be stored in a relational database and updated by the program. Students will be exposed to MVC (model, view, controller) design principles, concurrency, and threading.
PRJ566	Project Planning and Management	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	Students are required to select a project that involves developing a computer system. Students learn project management concepts while carrying out requirements gathering, analysis, design, and implementation planning for the identified system. Project management concepts include scope development and management, creation of work breakdown structures, including task dependencies, and cost benefit analysis using return on investment and payback. Students create dialogue maps and mock-ups of user interfaces for their systems, and use a modeling tool to create detailed software models which they then go on to implement in PRJ666.
plus: General Education Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (2)

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
PRJ666	Project Implementation	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This is the final subject in the systems stream in which students complete the development and implementation phase of a project. As part of a team, students will plan and manage the development of an actual system using project planning, system design, system implementation, and unit and system testing methodologies. Students will also integrate and apply the object-oriented concepts, tools and techniques learned in previous courses, and create appropriate documentation for the completed system.
plus: Professional Options (4)

Professional Options

Semester 5 (Select two courses), Semester 6 (Select four courses)

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CCP555	Cloud Computing for Programmers
	This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and transferable skills required to assist in a successful career launch in the global business sector. In addition to exploring the skills and qualities essential to obtain a position in their chosen career, students will prepare a career development campaign which will consist of resumes and cover letters, practice interviews and follow-up techniques. The importance of ethics and etiquette in the workplace will also be discussed. Both traditional and on-line methodologies will be integrated throughout the course.
CVI620	Computer Vision
	As cameras are becoming a popular feature of standard PCs and mobile devices, it is important to be able to extract useful information from this data. This course covers simple computer vision concepts, such as capturing digital images and video, applying simple and arithmetic changes to images (e.g. crop, rotate, enhance color), and extracting information from images (e.g. finding or counting objects). Also, concepts such as tracking objects in a video sequence are introduced. Students will work on a project targeting a computer vision application such as face recognition, security systems, medical imaging, robotics, and others.
DBA625	Database Administration
	This course will review the purpose and responsibilities of the Database Administrator. The student will learn how the DBMS manages the data and controls such as recovery, locking and transaction logging and performance tuning. Through hands on Database Administration using Oracle, the student will practice much of the theory presented.
DBS501	Stored Procedures Using Oracles PL/SQL
	This subject uses Oracles PL/SQL language to code PL/SQL blocks, procedures, functions, packages, and database triggers for applications developed using Oracle relational databases.
DBT544	DB2
	This subject provides experience in embedding DB2 SQL statements in high level language business-oriented programs running on the IBM i operating system on an IBM Power system. Students will learn to use the SQL communication area to trap pre-defined DB2 errors in these types of programs as well as handling errors that occur in DB2 procedures. The ability to preserve transaction integrity in a multi-user DB environment using table and row locking and Commit/Rollback techniques will be taught. A variety of toolsets will be explored when interacting with the system.
DEN502	Digital Entrepreneurship for Programmers
	This course presents a unique opportunity for students to embrace creative thinking and ignite their entrepreneurial spirit, whether they are working within an organization or embarking on their own business ventures. Moreover, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage and optimize Canadas exceptional innovation and entrepreneurship support ecosystem. Practical application is a key component as students create comprehensive business plans using the Business Model Canvas and report on the necessary steps and materials required to launch their new ventures. Through this process, students develop indispensable abilities to effectively market, finance, promote, and present their business ideas. The course places a strong emphasis on building digital communication skills, financial acumen, and presentation abilities.
DSA566	Data Structures and Algorithms II
	This survey course is a study of advance topics in data structures and algorithms. Students taking this course will learn advance techniques in analysis of algorithms including average case analysis and amortized analysis. Students will also learn advance techniques in algorithms design and optimization techniques.
ELA521	Ethics, Law and Application Development
	Students will learn how to read and interpret a contract to develop an application. Fair use, copyright and intellectual property rights will be explored. Ethics and professionalism in dealing with stakeholders, employees and contractors will be discussed.
GAM531	Game Engine Foundations
	Graphics accelerators provide developers with powerful tools for displaying visual information. This course teaches students the mathematical and structural concepts required to develop 3D gaming and simulation engines and how to implement these concepts using the DirectX and OpenGL low-level APIs.
GAM536	Game Content Creation
	In game development, 3D modelling tools are used to generate graphical content such as models and animations. This course will explore how content is created both interactively and through coding. Students will learn to create and alter 3D content using both means.
GAM537	Game Development Fundamentals
	High level game engines have become popular in recent years as they allow developers to focus on designing a game and leaving much of the low level computing to the game engine. This subject will teach students the principles of game design and give them the opportunity to create a game using an existing game engine. They will learn how to create/modify environmental effects, camera perspectives, AI behaviours and game types.
GPU621	Parallel Algorithms and Programming Techniques
	Data-intensive and compute-intensive problems benefit from programming solutions that execute instructions in parallel. A variety of programming models are available for implementing parallel algorithms. Students study industry-standard parallel patterns and learn how to implement parallel algorithms on multi-processor accelerators, shared-memory systems and distributed-memory systems using these programming models.
MAP523	Mobile App Development - iOS
	This course covers the foundations of programming applications for the Apple iOS operating system. Students will learn and become proficient with the development tool environment, and create graphical end-user iOS applications that follow the MVC design pattern. Students will write their programs in the Swift and Objective-C languages, using the object-oriented Cocoa framework. A wide range of iOS development topics, including user interface programming techniques, data management, and network access will be covered.
MAP524	Mobile App Development - Android
	This course covers the foundations of programming applications for the Android operating system. Students will learn and become proficient with the Eclipse development tool environment, and create graphical end-user Android applications that follow the mobile design pattern. Students will write their programs by using the Java language and runtime platform. A wide range of Android development topics, including user interface programming techniques, data management, and network access will be covered.
MAP526	Mobile App Development - Cross Platform
	This course covers the foundations of programming applications for mobile devices, with widely-used cross-platform developer kits. In contrast to platform-specific developer kits, a cross-platform kit enables a single code base to be compatible with the most-used mobile device platforms. Students will write their apps by using one or more leading cross-platform kits. A wide range of mobile app development topics, including user interface programming techniques, data management, and network access will be covered.
OSD600	Open Source Development
	This course introduces students to the technological, social, and pragmatic aspects of developing open source software through direct involvement in a real open source project/projects. Students will learn to use the tools, techniques, and strategies of OS developers. This is a project-based programming course. The particular open source project(s) to be studied will vary with each offering and be announced at the beginning of the semester.
OSD700	Open Source Development Project
	This course builds on the skills and knowledge developed in OSD600 by having the student take a partially developed open source project to completion. The student must have an open source project in progress, along with a faculty mentor and coordinator approval, in order to enroll. The student will learn what is necessary to take a working program and polish, refactor, and improve it on the way to making 1.0 product release.
SDR520	Software Design for Robotics Applications
	This course provides a technical foundation into the design and development of embedded software for robotic control. Students will be introduced to the terminology and design concepts for tele-operated and autonomously controlled robotic systems. Using an education-focused robotic device platform, students will learn about analog/digital sensors, and software design for low power micro-controller applications.
SPO600	Software Portability and Optimization
	This course introduces students to the dual challenges of porting software to run on new architectures and optimizing software performance. Students will learn to identify and replace architecture-specific code segments, benchmark software performance, and alter software to increase performance. This is a project-based course, and students will work within an established Open Source community to port and/or optimize an existing program. The particular open source community or communities to be studied will vary with each offering and be announced at the beginning of the semester.
UIX544	Introduction to UI/UX Design
	UI/ UX design plays an essential role in building a successful product. In this course, students will learn fundamentals of UI and UX design. Basic principles of User Interface (UI) design, interaction models and laws, differentiation of interaction styles, and different user interface paradigms will be covered in the first half of the course. The second half of this course covers a series of methods and tools for User Experience (UX) design, such as research, analysis, design, and evaluation. Practical topics will be explored and experimented in UI/UX design. Project-based exercises will help students gain transferable insights into real world complex problems.
UNX511	UNIX Systems Programming
	UNIX, the operating system of choice for much of the Internet, is the most versatile non-platform-specific, general-purpose computing environment available. This subject explores UNIX at a technical level. The primary focus will be system and network programming using C. Students will also learn advanced scripting techniques and the use of development tools and utilities.
WEB524	Web Programming Using ASP.NET
	This course addresses the concepts, technical skills, and business knowledge required to develop data-driven web sites hosted on the Microsoft Web Platform. The course will focus on server-side ASP.NET programming technologies and the C# language. Students will also work with current and full-featured data access technologies, and interact with local and remote data stores.
WEB530	Cross-platform App Development
	In this course, learners will gain practical experience building native mobile applications using React Native, a cross-platform framework.