Computer Systems Technology (CTY)

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
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.
CSN115	Introduction to Computers and Networks	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
MST100	Introduction to Microsoft Services	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
	This course provides a technical foundation of operating systems installation and configuration and how those operating systems fit into an on-premises, virtualized or cloud environment. It introduces terminology and concepts related to servers, operating systems, networking, virtualization, cloud and automating tasks using the command line and scripting. Students learn to problem-solve and identify technical solutions to meet business needs.
OPS145	Introduction to Linux	In-person	In-person	In-person
	Today, Linux powers most servers and mobile devices. This course introduces students to the use and management of Linux. Students will interact with Linux by typing commands on the command line and by using the keyboard and mouse on graphical user interfaces. They will learn to personalize and control their Linux systems by saving to plain text files, thereby making changes reboot-persistent. Students will run Linux locally on Windows or macOS and, from their local Linux environment, connect to and manage remote Linux servers. Additionally, they will learn to automate repetitive tasks by creating or modifying scripts.
SPS120	Strategic Problem Solving	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course introduces the concepts of critical thinking, documentation, presentation, and project management with an emphasis on problem analysis and problem solving. These concepts provide the basis for deriving practical solutions to common and abstract problems. Students will work in teams to analyze problems, document their processes and solutions, and present their findings.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSN205	Static Networks	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course students learn the foundation of core, distribution and access networks implementation, based on hardware and software components in a distributed control plane architecture. All those components are integrated in a secure and manageable solution according to customers needs. Through practical activities, students configure network appliances and apply switching and routing techniques to implement quality of service, congestion control and security features.
MST200	Microsoft Server Administration	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform administration tasks on a Microsoft Windows Server operating system, on-premise or in a cloud environment. Topics such as designing and implementing a user and group strategy, resource security, protecting data, scripting and using cloud services will be covered through lecture and hands-on exercises.
OPS245	Open Systems Server	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This project-based subject will teach students how to install and configure Linux servers. Further, students will learn how to connect to and communicate over a network in a controlled environment. They will learn how to manage their files on their system and how to set-up file and directory permissions. Students will manage basic system security and firewall settings. In order to automate configuring their systems, students will expand their knowledge of basic Unix/Linux commands and be exposed to scripting basics. Finally students will work with both text and graphical user interfaces.
SEC220	Introduction to System Security	In-person	In-person	In-person
	With the ever-expanding of digital world, cyberattacks are an evolving danger to organizations, employees and consumers. This course provides the technical foundation required to understand the security concerns faced by network administrators, technical support staff and end users in today’s data communications environments. Current security solutions that address issues such as secure network deployments, access controls, security breaches and malicious attacks will be examined through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs.
plus: General Education Course (2)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSN305	Software Defined Networks	In-person	In-person	In-person
	In this project-based course students will examine and then use the functions and components of Software Defined Networks (SDN) to create a network. They will identify challenges when converting static networks to software defined ones. And will be able to analyze the performance of an SDN using verification and troubleshooting techniques to guarantee quality of service.
DAT330	Introduction to Databases	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
	This course is an introduction to databases. Through activity-based learning and using a database cloud deployment project, students will learn how to work on Microsoft Azure SQL on cloud and on-premises Microsoft SQL server. Students will learn how to use Structured Query Language (SQL) to query data and Optimize query performance. Students will learn how to monitor and optimize operational resources, how to implement a secure environment and how to automate database tasks.
MST300	Introduction to Microsoft Cloud Technologies	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
	Microsoft Network Infrastructure
OPS345	Open System Application Server	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person	Hybrid  In-person
	This course teaches the maintenance and administration of a Linux server. Students will learn to install and upgrade the operating system software, set up user accounts, manage current files systems, back up and restore files, install and configure servers, modify system start-up sequences, administrate common services and modify basic network configurations. Students will also be able to modify the configurations using scripting tools.
SEC320	Security Incident Response	In-person	In-person	In-person
	Threat landscape is continuously evolving and despite all the efforts, adversaries penetrate networks for a variety of purposes, such as theft of confidential information, sabotage and money extortion. Therefore, it is important for all of the cybersecurity workforces to be familiar with the process and technologies used in cyber incident response. This course is prepared to cover a variety of topics, from preparation, detection and analysis, intelligence, and response automation. Students will perform live and dead box forensics, create timelines and develop scripts to automate their processes in order to rapidly respond to cyber incidents.
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
plus: General Education Course (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CTY331	Computer Systems Technology, Co-op	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person
CTY331 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSN405	Wireless Networks	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course on Wireless Networks discusses Wireless technologies and focuses specifically on the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of Wireless LANs. It covers a comprehensive overview of technologies, security, and design best practices. Particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas Wireless LAN setup, configuration &amp. troubleshooting of IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) technologies. Also, it covers products and solutions, site surveys, resilient WLAN design, installation and configuration, WLAN security and Vendor interoperability strategies.
CSP450	Computer Systems Projects: On Premises Networking and Server Administration	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course draws the students attention to the issues and considerations related to the inter-connectivity and administration of various on-premises network devices, applications and services. Students learn to identify, isolate and subsequently overcome various installation and maintenance-related obstacles. It is expected that students will be proficient in creating, administering and diagnosing an interconnected multi-server environment by course end. This course also introduces networking design topics, including development of a scalable and redundant network design in conjunction with disaster recovery planning. This course is devoted to group project work, designed to allow the students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in all of the courses in the previous semesters.
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 good 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 cases and/or projects. From learning about audience, context, formats, tone, and media to applying your skills in writing correspondence, reports, and presentations, this course will guide you in developing professional interpersonal, collaborative, and web-based knowledge and practices.
MST400	MS Cloud Administration	Hybrid  Online	Hybrid  Online	Hybrid  Online
	Microsoft Active Directory Services
OPS445	Open System Administration	Hybrid  Online	Hybrid  Online	Hybrid  Online
	This course will prepare students for working as systems and network administrators in a modern, automated environment with the focus on Open Source operating systems (OS). Through a series of projects using industry standard tools and programming languages students will demonstrate how to automate tasks learned in previous courses such as OS deployment and configuration, Application deployment, Databases, Storage Devices, Networks and Firewalls.
plus: Professional Options (1)

Work-Integrated Learning Term 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CTY332	Computer Systems Technology, Co-op II	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person	Hybrid  Online  In-person
CTY332 - Work-Integrated Learning option only

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CPO520	Cisco Certification Preparation	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course, students will learn necessary topics and skills to administer data networks. Students will apply the skills to design, implement, operate and troubleshoot data networks in a production environment. This course and its prerequisite course (CSN205 or DCN386) are intended to prepare the student to write the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) exam
CSN505	Internet of Things	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	This course introduces IoT principles, architecture, building blocks, and protocols. The course provides an overview of IoT technology and what the student needs to know from a design perspective. Also, analysis of gathered data, security techniques and IoT industry application cases are introduced.
OPS635	Enterprise Management - Emerging Technology	Online	Online	Online
	In this course students will learn how to evaluate, investigate, configure, and manage various open standard emerging technologies for the enterprise in network architecture, network monitoring, distributed file system, network storage, authentication, access control, and network security. Practical knowledge and understanding of open platform for the enterprise will be developed. This is a project based course that will enable students to build and manage an enterprise IT infrastructure using emerging technologies.
RHT524	Open Source Certification I	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course students will learn foundational Linux concepts and skills. Students will apply command line concepts to work productively in a Linux environment. This course and its successor, delivered in partnership with the Red Hat Academy, are intended to provide students with experience in core system administration tasks to prepare them to be a Linux system administrator. The two courses also prepare the student to write the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam.
SEC400	Security Analysis	In-person	In-person	In-person
	This course focuses on the fundamental principles and techniques of cybersecurity analysis. The course provides practical knowledge for risk assessment methodology, choosing appropriate security controls, vulnerability assessment techniques, information security frameworks, and malware analysis. Upon completion of this course students will be ready to apply their learned skills, practical knowledge, and hands-on training to conduct cybersecurity gap analysis and suggest appropriate vulnerabilities mitigation strategies and techniques. Students will learn know-how of security methods and techniques, analyze cybersecurity threats, use industry tools, and best practices to improve the organizations cybersecurity posture.
plus: Professional Options (1)

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
APL701	Applied Integration	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this problem based subject students will be challenged to learn the concepts of planning, integration and administration in a multi-platform environment. Students will employ skills gained in the previous semesters along with the problem solving and research techniques introduced in this course to plan effective system strategies, share system resources and provide efficient and stable cross-platform environments. Topics will include effective planning and reporting strategies, installation techniques, backup/recovery techniques, security services, print and user services.
CPO550	Microsoft Azure Certification Preparation	Online	Online	Online
	This course covers topics on how to plan, deliver, and manage virtual desktops and remote applications using cloud resources such as Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Services.
CPO570	Process Digitalization	Online	Online	Online
	As business and communications are moving to the digital space, the digitalization of documents has become a vastly important and integral process. This course aims to explore the methods of processing multiple document types, both digital and analog and strategies to automate the import of relevant data into enterprise-level content management systems.
RHT634	Open Source Certification II	Hybrid	Hybrid	Hybrid
	In this course students will expand their Linux system administration skills. Students will apply advanced command line concepts to work productively in a Linux environment. This course and its prerequisite, delivered in partnership with the Red Hat Academy, are intended to prepare the student to write the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) exam. Whether students choose to pursue the Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification or not, this course will provide students with experience in core system administration tasks to prepare them to be a Linux system administrator.
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSP451	Computer Systems Projects: Cloud Environments	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course draws the student’s attention to the issues and considerations related to the inter-connectivity and administration of various IT services in a cloud environment. Students learn to identify, isolate and subsequently overcome various installation and maintenance-related obstacles. It is expected that students will be proficient in remotely creating, administering and diagnosing an interconnected multi-server environment by course end. This course also introduces networking design topics, including development of a scalable and redundant network design in conjunction with disaster recovery planning. This course is devoted to group project work, designed to allow the students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in all of the subjects in the previous semesters.
CYT145	IT Security: Ethical and Legal Issues	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course explores legal and ethical issues faced in the information technology field. Students learn about ethical issues within an organization as they relate to relationships internally as well as with customers, partners, and society. Students explore how Information systems security and legal compliance are now required to protect critical infrastructure, intellectual property created by individuals and organizations alike, and information that individuals believe should be protected from unreasonable intrusion.
CYT160	Security for Cloud and Internet of Things	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course introduces students to cloud computing and the internet of things (IoT). Students will learn about different cloud options such as public and private and their applications in various organizations. They will explore important resources required for architecting an application in the cloud to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Students will also investigate measures that are needed to mitigate risk in the cloud. Students will develop IoT solutions using sensors and components integration. They will use industry examples to implement IoT solutions in Big Data. Students will work with DevOps tools to shorten the systems development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.
IEL645	Ethical and Legal Issues in IT	TBD	TBD	TBD
PMC115	IT Project Mgmt. Fundamentals, Tools and Techniques	TBD	TBD	TBD
	An introduction to the terminology, life cycles and core processes involved in the management of IT projects. Students also learn the responsibilities that a project manager has during the development and implementation of an IT project and the required skill sets a Project Manager needs in order to successfully meet these responsibilities. Theory is supported by hands-on practice with the software, tools and techniques involved in project management. Students gain a basic understanding of scheduling tools and the processes that are part of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
SRT211	Introduction to Programming	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course is an introduction to computational problem solving and programming in python language. The course provides students with an opportunity to learn how to think like a computer scientist to solve the complex problems by breaking them down and writing procedural algorithms. The course provides an overview of python language constructs and gives a hands-on experience to write codes in python language. The course is designed for students with no prior exposure to computer programming. This course will enable them to learn and think computationally and write programs to solve useful problems.
TEC701	Technical Support for Network Administrators	TBD	TBD	TBD
	Using the technical knowledge that students have gained in previous semesters, students will enhance their ability to function as a network administrator and technician. This subject will show students how important interpersonal skills are in Help Desk effectiveness and will give them a chance to gain or enhance skills involved in communicating, getting and giving good information; handling challenging behaviour and telephone interactions. Students will become more effective problem solvers by learning strategies for identifying and addressing problem causes and by investigating Help Desk tools. This course makes extensive use of role playing in the weekly tutorials and will involve research of Help Desk products. A major project will be part of this course.
TEC702	Technician as an Entrepreneur	TBD	TBD	TBD
	As the world of work continues to shift and change, the ability to start and manage ones own business has risen to the forefront. Students will learn how to develop, market, finance, promote and present their business idea by creating a complete business plan, with all its components, using a Kickstarter look alike site or they can start a real business if they are ready. The focus is on effective writing, financial. and presentation skills, using all current technologies, to create a business plan ready for crowd source funding.
WIN500	Windows Server Scripting	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course will teach students to create and maintain scripts that automate day-to-day server and workstation functions. Windows PowerShell will be used to provide students with a full-featured interactive command line environment for the Windows operating systems. Upon successful completion, students will be able to automate administrative tasks utilizing both user created and built-in cmdlets, understand and implement security mechanisms provided within the PowerShell environment and use Windows PowerShell with WMI.
WIN700	Windows Active Directory Services	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Windows server 2008 Active Directory. Topics such as Implementing DNS to support Active Directory, Creating a Windows 2008 Domain, Publishing Resources in Active Directory, Creating and managing Trees and Forests will be covered through lecture and hands-on exercises. The subject also focuses on the tasks required to implement Group Policy to centrally manage large numbers of users and computers.

Semester 5

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSP451	Computer Systems Projects: Cloud Environments	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course draws the student’s attention to the issues and considerations related to the inter-connectivity and administration of various IT services in a cloud environment. Students learn to identify, isolate and subsequently overcome various installation and maintenance-related obstacles. It is expected that students will be proficient in remotely creating, administering and diagnosing an interconnected multi-server environment by course end. This course also introduces networking design topics, including development of a scalable and redundant network design in conjunction with disaster recovery planning. This course is devoted to group project work, designed to allow the students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in all of the subjects in the previous semesters.
CYT145	IT Security: Ethical and Legal Issues	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course explores legal and ethical issues faced in the information technology field. Students learn about ethical issues within an organization as they relate to relationships internally as well as with customers, partners, and society. Students explore how Information systems security and legal compliance are now required to protect critical infrastructure, intellectual property created by individuals and organizations alike, and information that individuals believe should be protected from unreasonable intrusion.
CYT160	Security for Cloud and Internet of Things	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course introduces students to cloud computing and the internet of things (IoT). Students will learn about different cloud options such as public and private and their applications in various organizations. They will explore important resources required for architecting an application in the cloud to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Students will also investigate measures that are needed to mitigate risk in the cloud. Students will develop IoT solutions using sensors and components integration. They will use industry examples to implement IoT solutions in Big Data. Students will work with DevOps tools to shorten the systems development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.
IEL645	Ethical and Legal Issues in IT	TBD	TBD	TBD
PMC115	IT Project Mgmt. Fundamentals, Tools and Techniques	TBD	TBD	TBD
	An introduction to the terminology, life cycles and core processes involved in the management of IT projects. Students also learn the responsibilities that a project manager has during the development and implementation of an IT project and the required skill sets a Project Manager needs in order to successfully meet these responsibilities. Theory is supported by hands-on practice with the software, tools and techniques involved in project management. Students gain a basic understanding of scheduling tools and the processes that are part of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
SRT211	Introduction to Programming	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course is an introduction to computational problem solving and programming in python language. The course provides students with an opportunity to learn how to think like a computer scientist to solve the complex problems by breaking them down and writing procedural algorithms. The course provides an overview of python language constructs and gives a hands-on experience to write codes in python language. The course is designed for students with no prior exposure to computer programming. This course will enable them to learn and think computationally and write programs to solve useful problems.
TEC701	Technical Support for Network Administrators	TBD	TBD	TBD
	Using the technical knowledge that students have gained in previous semesters, students will enhance their ability to function as a network administrator and technician. This subject will show students how important interpersonal skills are in Help Desk effectiveness and will give them a chance to gain or enhance skills involved in communicating, getting and giving good information; handling challenging behaviour and telephone interactions. Students will become more effective problem solvers by learning strategies for identifying and addressing problem causes and by investigating Help Desk tools. This course makes extensive use of role playing in the weekly tutorials and will involve research of Help Desk products. A major project will be part of this course.
TEC702	Technician as an Entrepreneur	TBD	TBD	TBD
	As the world of work continues to shift and change, the ability to start and manage ones own business has risen to the forefront. Students will learn how to develop, market, finance, promote and present their business idea by creating a complete business plan, with all its components, using a Kickstarter look alike site or they can start a real business if they are ready. The focus is on effective writing, financial. and presentation skills, using all current technologies, to create a business plan ready for crowd source funding.
WIN500	Windows Server Scripting	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course will teach students to create and maintain scripts that automate day-to-day server and workstation functions. Windows PowerShell will be used to provide students with a full-featured interactive command line environment for the Windows operating systems. Upon successful completion, students will be able to automate administrative tasks utilizing both user created and built-in cmdlets, understand and implement security mechanisms provided within the PowerShell environment and use Windows PowerShell with WMI.
WIN700	Windows Active Directory Services	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Windows server 2008 Active Directory. Topics such as Implementing DNS to support Active Directory, Creating a Windows 2008 Domain, Publishing Resources in Active Directory, Creating and managing Trees and Forests will be covered through lecture and hands-on exercises. The subject also focuses on the tasks required to implement Group Policy to centrally manage large numbers of users and computers.

Semester 6

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
CSP451	Computer Systems Projects: Cloud Environments	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course draws the student’s attention to the issues and considerations related to the inter-connectivity and administration of various IT services in a cloud environment. Students learn to identify, isolate and subsequently overcome various installation and maintenance-related obstacles. It is expected that students will be proficient in remotely creating, administering and diagnosing an interconnected multi-server environment by course end. This course also introduces networking design topics, including development of a scalable and redundant network design in conjunction with disaster recovery planning. This course is devoted to group project work, designed to allow the students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in all of the subjects in the previous semesters.
CYT145	IT Security: Ethical and Legal Issues	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course explores legal and ethical issues faced in the information technology field. Students learn about ethical issues within an organization as they relate to relationships internally as well as with customers, partners, and society. Students explore how Information systems security and legal compliance are now required to protect critical infrastructure, intellectual property created by individuals and organizations alike, and information that individuals believe should be protected from unreasonable intrusion.
CYT160	Security for Cloud and Internet of Things	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course introduces students to cloud computing and the internet of things (IoT). Students will learn about different cloud options such as public and private and their applications in various organizations. They will explore important resources required for architecting an application in the cloud to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Students will also investigate measures that are needed to mitigate risk in the cloud. Students will develop IoT solutions using sensors and components integration. They will use industry examples to implement IoT solutions in Big Data. Students will work with DevOps tools to shorten the systems development life cycle while delivering features, fixes, and updates frequently in close alignment with business objectives.
IEL645	Ethical and Legal Issues in IT	TBD	TBD	TBD
PMC115	IT Project Mgmt. Fundamentals, Tools and Techniques	TBD	TBD	TBD
	An introduction to the terminology, life cycles and core processes involved in the management of IT projects. Students also learn the responsibilities that a project manager has during the development and implementation of an IT project and the required skill sets a Project Manager needs in order to successfully meet these responsibilities. Theory is supported by hands-on practice with the software, tools and techniques involved in project management. Students gain a basic understanding of scheduling tools and the processes that are part of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
SRT211	Introduction to Programming	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course is an introduction to computational problem solving and programming in python language. The course provides students with an opportunity to learn how to think like a computer scientist to solve the complex problems by breaking them down and writing procedural algorithms. The course provides an overview of python language constructs and gives a hands-on experience to write codes in python language. The course is designed for students with no prior exposure to computer programming. This course will enable them to learn and think computationally and write programs to solve useful problems.
TEC701	Technical Support for Network Administrators	TBD	TBD	TBD
	Using the technical knowledge that students have gained in previous semesters, students will enhance their ability to function as a network administrator and technician. This subject will show students how important interpersonal skills are in Help Desk effectiveness and will give them a chance to gain or enhance skills involved in communicating, getting and giving good information; handling challenging behaviour and telephone interactions. Students will become more effective problem solvers by learning strategies for identifying and addressing problem causes and by investigating Help Desk tools. This course makes extensive use of role playing in the weekly tutorials and will involve research of Help Desk products. A major project will be part of this course.
TEC702	Technician as an Entrepreneur	TBD	TBD	TBD
	As the world of work continues to shift and change, the ability to start and manage ones own business has risen to the forefront. Students will learn how to develop, market, finance, promote and present their business idea by creating a complete business plan, with all its components, using a Kickstarter look alike site or they can start a real business if they are ready. The focus is on effective writing, financial. and presentation skills, using all current technologies, to create a business plan ready for crowd source funding.
WIN500	Windows Server Scripting	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This course will teach students to create and maintain scripts that automate day-to-day server and workstation functions. Windows PowerShell will be used to provide students with a full-featured interactive command line environment for the Windows operating systems. Upon successful completion, students will be able to automate administrative tasks utilizing both user created and built-in cmdlets, understand and implement security mechanisms provided within the PowerShell environment and use Windows PowerShell with WMI.
WIN700	Windows Active Directory Services	TBD	TBD	TBD
	This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer Windows server 2008 Active Directory. Topics such as Implementing DNS to support Active Directory, Creating a Windows 2008 Domain, Publishing Resources in Active Directory, Creating and managing Trees and Forests will be covered through lecture and hands-on exercises. The subject also focuses on the tasks required to implement Group Policy to centrally manage large numbers of users and computers.