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This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Information Technology

INFO 3110 CR-3

Professional Communications in Information Technology

Students will address the activities and techniques for developing proposals, specifications, narratives, reports, memoranda, executive summaries and other documentations commonly used in information technology. Students will present written and oral communication assignments based on the standard Information Systems Development Lifecycle: Investigation, Analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Implementation.

INFO 3120 CR-3

Web Programming with Java

The design philosophy of Java and its unique features make it a powerful language to program systems and applications for the internet and intranets. This course covers the syntax, resources and utilities package of Java. Students will examine Java design principles and use Java to construct components that will include graphical user interfaces, animated images and audio features in multimedia systems and to develop executable and interactive components for both the internet and intranet environments.

INFO 3130 CR-3

Discrete Mathematics

This course provides students with a theoretical foundation in computation and computability. Students will learn principles, concepts and applications of discrete mathematics. Topics include: set theory, logic, formal reasoning, induction, counting, relations, functions, mapping, formal languages, automata theory and graph theory.

Transferable (refer to transfer guide)

INFO 3140 CR-3

Advanced Data Communications Systems

Students will study and implement current methods of interconnecting computers and networks. Topics will include LAN switching and virtual LANs, various Wide Area Network protocols, Wireless Networking, network security, and monitoring and troubleshooting techniques.

INFO 3210 CR-3

Distributed Systems

Students will learn principles, techniques and strategies used in design and implementation of distributed applications and system solutions that are robust, scalable, and secure.  The course focuses on modeling distributed systems and building distributed objects using .NET framework.  Students will be required to develop a distributed business solution using C# and .NET Remoting.

INFO 3220 CR-3

Multimedia Systems

Students will acquire knowledge of multimedia systems architecture, digital audio and video representation and the format of multimedia storage and image processing. They will learn the application of multimedia information system including multimedia authoring, multimedia conferencing, multimedia Group Ware, knowledge-based multimedia systems and high definition television and desktop integrated computing.

INFO 3230 CR-3

Object-Oriented Software Development

Students will learn the contemporary web services techniques for building enterprise application objects using Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Extensible Markup Language (XML). The course focuses on using SOAP and XML to enable students to build, deploy, locate, and consume extensible XML Web services. Students will gain experience in applying XML Web services to Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) and extensible website development. Students will be required to develop an extensible business website using XML Web services.

INFO 4210 CR-3

Human Factors and Computer Interface Design

As modern systems become increasingly complex, it is critical to ensure that system functionality is designed from the perspective of end user requirements. The purpose of this course is to introduce the students to human factor procedures for analyzing job and task requirements and for translating this information into design criteria. An important focus will be procedures for insuring that compute interface design specifications meet end user requirements in terms of safety, performance criteria and job satisfaction. Main topic areas include identification of user requirements, system design, procedures and tools to design human computer interfaces and usability testing.

INFO 4220 CR-3

Advanced Systems Diagnosis and Interfaces

Students will learn to install, configure, diagnose, interface and tune the performance of complex computer hardware and software systems. They will acquire the skill of using tools to identify, isolate and resolve system problems to maintain systems components including but not limited to circuit boards, memory, hard drives, CD-ROM’s, network interface cards, and peripherals. Other topics will include analyzing network performance, security and disaster recovery planning for computer systems, and the assessment and maintenance of a corporate network beyond the organization.

INFO 4230 CR-3

Software Engineering Implementation

Students will learn advanced topics in Information Technology (IT) project management. They will examine various issues relating to the development and implementation of complex information systems. Students will also explore the use of new technologies in IT project management and will extensively use a project management software application to complete assignments, case studies and the term project.

INFO 4310 CR-3

Entrepreneurial Development in Information Technology

Students will gain an understanding of entrepreneurship fundamentals in the information technology sector, including business planning, financing and venture capital, operations, human resources, marketing and personal selling.

INFO 4320 CR-3

Software Quality Assurance

Students will learn the essential features involved developing timely, cost-effective and high quality software products that meet the user’s requirements. They will examine the effective deployment of quality assurance procedures throughout the entire software development process. Other topics covered in this course will include: the concepts of Total Quality Management (TQM), development of quality assurance plans, implementation of verification and validation functions, selection of tools t o support quality assurance, application of software metrics to measure quality, and the International Standards Organization (ISO) certification process.

INFO 4330 CR-3

Data Warehousing and Data Mining

Students will examine the problems caused by having too much information and the methods, processes and tools for extracting useful information from multidimensional databases and data marts stored on different system platforms. They will also acquire the techniques for defining, selecting, implementing and evaluating data warehousing and data mining solutions for businesses.

INFO 4340 CR-3

Integration Project

Students will apply their prior learning to an integration project which may be the critical analysis of a selected area in information technology, or the development of an innovative solution to a significant problem in information technology.  They may also implement information technology applications in a subject area such as art, business, marketing, accounting, economics, human relations, natural science, social science, health science and technology. All projects preferably must be from an existing government organization or agency, private or non-private industry.

 
Prerequisites: 4th year standing (has completed 90 credits, any under graduate course).

 

INFO 4350 CR-3

Introduction to Wireless Technologies and Programming

Students will learn the concepts and principles of wireless technologies, wireless devices,wireless signals, wireless networks, and wireless access technologies. They will learn the wireless programming techniques and will develop wireless applications using technologies that include Wireless Markup Language (WML), WMLScript, Java and Microsoft .NET based wireless application development environments.

INFO 4360 CR-3

Information System Security

Students will learn the principles, policies, and procedures required for a successful implementation of information system security infrastructure. They will design and develop secure information systems through hardware, software and administrative measures.