Software Engineering Technician
- Credential:
- Ontario College Diploma
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Applied Computer Science & Information Technology
- Program Code:
- 1046
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- WA
- Academic Year:
- 2021/ 2022
Notice:
Students in this program are required to bring mobile devices that meet minimum specified requirements.
About the Program
Software Engineering Technician is a two-year program that teaches the skills required to write computer software while developing problem-solving skills using a variety of computer languages in a technical programming environment.Software Engineering Technician Program Highlights:
· Broad base of languages and technologies, including web development, databases, and cyber security
· Focused, hands-on approach
· One of the strongest programs of its type in Ontario
The Software Engineering Technician program at Conestoga is most suitable for students who have significant exposure to the software industry but do not have the relevant academic credentials. This program is also suitable for students who are time limited to two-year diplomas. All other students interested in careers in software should instead consider the three-year Software Engineering Technology program.
For more information contact the Program Coordinator at set@conestogac.on.ca.
Program Information
Length: Two-year Ontario College Diploma programDelivery Sequence: Waterloo - September/2021 - Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter
Location: Waterloo
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 15
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status (See Mature Student definition for details.)
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270)
- Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U (MCT4C or MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U), or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Technology & Apprenticeship (MATH1385)
- Minimum grade required for:
- MCT4C 60%
- MHF4U, MCV4U 50%
- MDM4U 70%
- MATH1385 60%
- Applicants with MAP4C will not be considered for admission to this program. They may be considered after writing the Conestoga College Math Pre-Admissions test. Minimum grade cut-offs apply.
- For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading
Note re: Admission Requirements
- Applicants not meeting the math admission requirements may arrange for testing to assess mathematical ability.
Admission Procedures
- An academic strength is calculated by averaging the submitted marks of required subjects. If more than one mark is received for a required subject, the highest mark will be used in the calculation.
- Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C, and post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.
- A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Program Requirements
- Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2020-2021 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2020 / 2021) for Software Engineering Technician - Program # 1046
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $2074.50 | $1870.50 |
| Year Total | $3945.00 |
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $2074.50 | $1870.50 |
| Year Total | $3945.00 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2020 / 2021) for
Software Engineering Technician - Program # 1046
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $7851.50 | $7147.50 |
| Year Total | $14999.00 |
| Description | Fall 2020 | Winter 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6250.00 | $6250.00 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.95 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $18.40 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Association Fee | $84.50 | $110.00 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection (optional) | $30.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee - Waterloo | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $15.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $3.50 | $4.00 |
| Locker Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Alumni Services | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Student Spaces | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Graduation fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Services | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $0.00 | $65.00 |
| Session Total | $7851.50 | $7147.50 |
| Year Total | $14999.00 |
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.
Graduate Opportunities
The graduate will have acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function effectively as a software engineering technician.On average, 80% of graduates from the last three years (2017 to 2019) found employment within six months of graduation.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.Learn more about PLAR.
Program Courses
| Course Code | Course Title and Description |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | |
| COMM1085 | College Reading & Writing Skills
Description: This course focuses on the reading, writing and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse, summarize, and discuss a variety of readings and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising in response to written prompts. This course prepares students for post-secondary writing tasks, research, and documentation. |
| CON0101 | Conestoga 101
Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities. |
| PROG1350 | Software Engineering Fundamentals
Description: Standard software development methodologies, testing methodologies, and software maintenance topics will be covered to prepare students for real life software development. The course will emphasize proper software design, software development issues, and documentation. The importance of effective software engineering documentation and effective technical communications cannot be stressed enough, especially in today's Rapid Application Development world. Topics include specification writing for system development and testing, code development, testing methodologies (user interface testing, regression testing, etc.), and software maintenance issues. |
| PROG1596 | Operating System Fundamentals
Description: This course provides the student with exposure to operating system (OS) fundamentals from a technical viewpoint. Topics include setup and configuration of an OS and several services, network fundamentals, file systems, and command line operations. By learning advanced techniques in OS usage and some of the related issues, the student is introduced to many of the functions and features that will be built or interfaced to in subsequent programming courses. |
| SENG1000 | C/C++ Programming
Description: This course introduces software design and implementation, focusing on using the C language. Elements of C++ will also be introduced. Topics include: algorithm design, modular code design, programming style, functions, arrays, pointers, strings, data structures, file I/O and operating system function calls. An emphasis is placed on proper design to produce maintainable software. |
| SENG1010 | User Interface Fundamentals
Description: This course provides the student with knowledge of the principles involved in creating effective user interfaces. Techniques for proper design, implementation, and evaluation will be explored through the critique of existing applications and websites, and the use of mock-up and wire framing tools to prototype UI design concepts. |
| Level 2 | |
| INFO1340 | Computer Security
Description: This course covers the practical and ethical aspects of modern computer security. A wide variety of topics will be covered. An emphasis will be placed on examining and analyzing common application security issues. The legal and ethical aspects of computer security and privacy will also be examined. |
| PROG1150 | Systems Analysis and Design
Description: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the various steps in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The Analysis and Design phases of the SDLC will be implemented in relevant case studies using both traditional and Unified Modeling Language (UML) approaches. As alternatives to the SDLC, several development methodologies will be examined and compared. |
| PROG1385 | Object-oriented Programming
Description: This course will expand programming knowledge with C++. Topics include the concept of an object, including information hiding, interfaces, and inheritance, class declarations, member data and functions, interfaces, function and operator overloading, inheritance, templates, etc. |
| SENG1040 | Computer Architecture and Machine Language
Description: This course introduces the student to principles and techniques of digital systems and design including numbering systems, basic logic functions, Boolean expressions, truth tables, and combination logic circuits. Students will be introduced to programming simple 8-bit microcontrollers. The course serves to provide a basis from which the student can build a working knowledge of digital design and microcomputer and microcontroller based systems. |
| SENG1050 | Data Structures
Description: This course examines the use and implementation of advanced data structures to improve speed and storage efficiency. Common algorithms are discussed. The C++ Standard Template Library is introduced. |
|
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
| Level 3 | |
| PROG2001 | Web Design and Development
Description: This course will familiarize the student with the use of web servers in the development of applications using dynamic web pages. Several server side technologies will be examined including CGI, PHP and ASP.NET. In addition, the student will be introduced to AJAX as a way of efficiently updating portions of a web page. |
| PROG2111 | Relational Databases
Description: This course will discuss the fundamentals of relational database management systems (RDBMS). Custom relational database applications will be created, both from first principles and using SQL. |
| PROG2121 | Windows and Mobile Programming
Description: This course introduces the students to various aspects of Microsoft Windows programming, beginning with the Windows Win32 Application Programming Interface (API). The focus of the course quickly shifts to the C# programming language and the .NET Framework. Topics include: the Graphical User Interface (GUI+), application deployment, .NET data structures, threaded solutions, inter-process communication, and Universal Windows Platform application development. |
| SENG2010 | Microprocessors And Embedded Systems
Description: This course has an emphasis on microprocessor programming and assembly language programming. The student designs and implements embedded applications for dedicated hardware platforms. Topics include CPU concepts (registers, address bus, data bus, RAM/ROM, program counter, stack pointer, interrupts), input/output mechanisms, machine data types, basic assembly language programming, timers and interrupt sources. |
| SENG2020 | Software Quality
Description: This course will extend the knowledge learned in Software Engineering Fundamentals. There will be an emphasis on project management, revision control, and testing. Students combine and apply these fundamentals to a major course project to iteratively measure and improve the quality of their solution. |
|
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
| Level 4 | |
| INFO2231 | Advanced Computer Security
Description: This course extends the topics covered in INFO1340 Computer Security which covered the practical and ethical aspects of -modern computer security. Advanced Computer Security emphasizes the hands-on skills and knowledge required to conduct, and thus defend from, a variety of attacks through the framework of penetration testing. Students recreate attack scenarios in an isolated lab, and then study effective countermeasures. Discussion-style seminars throughout the course will reinforce the techniques used in-lab, and will review emerging security issues in the real world. |
| MATH2420 | Math for Software Development
Description: This course focuses on the application of mathematical techniques to analyze and solve fundamental engineering problems. Topics covered include: basic algebraic operations, analytic geometry, functions and graphs, trigonometric functions, systems of linear equations, vectors, exponents and radicals, exponential functions, determinants and matrices, sequences and statistics. |
| PROG3150 | Mobile Application Development
Description: This course exposes the student to the frameworks and architectures used in Mobile Application Development. The student will demonstrate the ability to build both native and web-based software solutions on a current mobile platform that incorporates data management, security and available services. Emphasis will be placed on performance, network reliability, deployment, testing and debugging. |
| SENG2030 | System Programming
Description: This course introduces the student to the Linux Operating System. Linux Operating System architecture and management is covered. Development of software solutions within Linux is covered. Industry-standard multitasking concepts, inter-process communication, threading and socket-level programming is covered. Students implement solutions using these concepts. |
| SENG2040 | Network Application Development
Description: This course examines the concepts of full-stack network application development. Students are introduced to multiple server and client side technologies used in the development of complex network applications. Network application architecture is discussed, as are security concerns. The course culminates in the development of an internet accessible full-stack network application. |
|
Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
Program Outcomes
- Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
- Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
- Implement and maintain secure computing environments.
- Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices.
- Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
- Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment.
- Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems.
- Support the analysis and definition of the specifications of a software system based on requirements engineering processes and techniques.
- Contribute to the design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, testing and maintenance of software systems based on software engineering methodologies, modern programming paradigms and frameworks.
- Apply software engineering design techniques, data structures, algorithms, and patterns to the implementation of a software system.
- Design, model, implement and maintain a database for a software system.
- Contribute to the development, maintenance and deployment of software systems to resolve basic networking issues.
- Contribute to building automated software solutions by supporting the analysis, evaluation and integration of intelligent systems into applications.
- Use appropriate testing, verification and evaluation procedures to assess software quality and improve software performance.
Software Downloads
- Students and instructors in a full-time science, technology, engineering or mathematics program are entitled to a number of additional Microsoft software packages through Conestoga's Microsoft Partner Agreement.
- Your login information will determine what programs you have access to download.
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Disclaimer
The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
| Start Date | Campus | Status** |
|---|---|---|
| SEP, 2020 | Waterloo | Closed |
| SEP, 2021 | Waterloo | Open |
Program status for international students
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