School of Information Technology

Information Systems (Hardware)

Program

The Information Technology industry encompasses sections of the global economy that are involved in the collection, processing, management, retrieval and transmission of information with the purpose of improving lives and business through technology.

The Information Systems (Hardware) program of study provides students with the knowledge and skills to excel in an information-based society. The program places emphasis on training individuals to design, install and maintain personal and corporate computers and LAN/WAN computer networks and systems. It provides a strong knowledge base of local and wide area networking, Internet/Intranet connectivity, network administration and allows students to function effectively with new industry leading technologies. When combined with work experience, this skill set prepares students for an exciting career in Information Systems.

Objectives

  1. To equip the student with knowledge and skills required for the design and implementation of Information Systems (Hardware) infrastructure.
  2. To prepare the student to interpret and effectively apply industry procedures and policies to Information Systems (Hardware) duties.
  3. To develop and strengthen the student's related knowledge and skills in subjects which complement and support their technical training.
  4. To instill in the student positive attitudes and behaviors that will enable them to become successful in the industry.

Career opportunities

Given the current growth of the Internet, the pervasiveness of computers in the workplace and the advancement of Information Systems technologies, Information Systems (Hardware) graduates may find employment with information-based businesses in both the private and public sectors. Many businesses, including schools, private business, the oil and gas sector and many entrepreneurial organizations, will have the need for graduates from the Information Systems (Hardware) program. Opportunities for self-employment may also exist.

Entrance Requirements

1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:

  1. English Language - Grade 12 level (Minimum 60%)
  2. Academic Mathematics - Grade 12 leve l(Minimum 60%) or
    Advanced Math - Grade 12 level (Minimum 50%) or Equivalent
  3. Three additional courses at the Grade 12 level.

    OR

    Persons 19 years of age or older who do not meet the entrance requirements for this program may be considered on an individual basis under the mature student clause.

AND

2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment

Required Courses

Level 1 Information Systems (Hardware) Credits Lecture Hours
Per Week		 Lab Hours
Per Week
MC1810 Fundamental Computer Applications 4 3 4
CM1400 Technical Reporting I 3 3 0
CP1990 Computer Hardware 4 3 2
MA1900 Problem Solving for Information Technology 4 4 1
SD1570 Effective Learning 4 4 0
PR2150 Project Management 3 3 1
CM1401 Technical Reporting II 3 3 0
CR1101 Network Foundations 4 4 1
CP1810 Fundamental Programming Constructs 5 4 2
CP2060 Operating System Fundamentals 4 3 2
EP1130 Business for Information Systems 3 3 0
CR1250 Information Systems Security 4 3 2
MC1820 Computer Applications 3 2 2

Level 2
CR2330 Network Planning and Development 5 4 2
CR2700 Network Operating System Administration 4 3 2
CM2200 Oral Communications 2 2 0
MA1670 Statistics I 4 4 1
CP2921 Hardware and Software Troubleshooting 5 4 2
CR2440 Network Implementation 5 4 2
CM2300 Report Writing 2 2 0
Elective course (Minimum 3 Credits) 3 3 0
CP2190 Unix 2 1 2
MR1260 Customer Service for the Computer Industry 2 2 1
CR2210 Enterprise Mail Systems 5 4 2
MM1950 Workplace Professionalism 3 3 0
WT1180 Work Term Pass/Fail 15 Weeks

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