Software Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
- Credential:
- Ontario College Advanced Diploma
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Program Code:
- 1132
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- WA
- Academic Year:
- 2019 / 2020
Notice:
Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.About the Program
Do you have a passion for programming? Do you want to work with cutting edge technologies? Would you like a career in Mobile Applications? Embedded Systems? Game Development? Big Data? If so, Software Engineering Technology at Conestoga is the ideal program for you.Software Engineering Technology Program Highlights:
· Optional sixteen-month co-op (apply after Year 1)
· Broad base of languages and technologies, including web development, databases, and cyber security
· Optional game development stream
· Flexible third year to enhance your skills
· Focused, hands-on approach
· One of the strongest programs of its type in Ontario
Software Engineering Technology at Conestoga extends beyond programming to prepare you for a successful career. Course areas include software quality, project management, computer security and business intelligence.
For more information contact the Program Coordinator at set@conestogac.on.ca.
Program Information
Length: Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma programDelivery Sequence:
Waterloo - September/2019 - Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter
Waterloo - January/2020 - Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter
Delivery Sequence for Co-op Option: Waterloo - September/2019 - Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Location: Waterloo
Start: September and January
First-Year Capacity: 65
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)
- The minimum acceptable grade for MDM4U is 70%.
- Applicants with MAP4C will only be considered after writing the College Math Admissions test. Minimum grade cutoffs apply. Applicants with MAP4C may be given an alternate offer to the one-year Technology Foundations program which serves as a preparatory pathway into this program.
- 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.
Applying to the Co-op Stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall 78% weighted average in Year 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
Co-op Information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages for more details.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
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 process. Minimum cutoffs apply.
Program Requirements
- Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. If this term is also a co-op work term, then work term eligibility will be based on the student's achievement during the preceding academic term.
- Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
- In the case of back to back work terms eligibility to participate in consecutive work terms will be granted upon approval to participate in the initial work term.
- Where two or more work terms occur back to back, should a student fail to achieve academic eligibility for the first work term, their eligibility for the second work term will be based on the term that occurs two terms prior to the second work term.
- Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).
- Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
- Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
- Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
- To be eligible for a co-op work term, students are required to achieve a minimum 70% weighted average during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term with no dropped or failed courses.
- Students in this program are required to bring a mobile device that meets minimum specified requirements.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2018-2019 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Non Co-op Program Fees
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for Software Engineering Technology - Program # 1132
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2340.40 | $2017.40 |
| Year Total | $4357.80 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2340.40 | $2017.40 |
| Year Total | $4357.80 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2340.40 | $2017.40 |
| Year Total | $4357.80 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1498.00 | $1498.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $2242.66 | $2017.40 |
| Year Total | $4260.06 |
International Fees
Estimated International fees based upon the previous academic year (2018 / 2019) for
Software Engineering Technology - Program # 1132
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 | $6894.40 |
| Year Total | $14596.80 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 | $6894.40 |
| Year Total | $14596.80 |
| Description | Fall 2018 | Winter 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| International Health Insurance | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| International Health Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $485.00 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7702.40 | $6894.40 |
| Year Total | $14596.80 |
| Description | Winter 2019 | Spring 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $6000.00 | $6000.00 |
| Student Priority Fee | $50.65 | $50.65 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $28.45 | $28.45 |
| Administration Fee | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $142.75 | $142.75 |
| CSI Capital Development Fee | $72.65 | $72.65 |
| CSI Association Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $5.75 | $5.75 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $206.50 | $0.00 |
| ISR | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $12.75 | $12.75 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $18.76 | $0.00 |
| CSI International Health Fee | $324.95 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $7444.61 | $6894.40 |
| Year Total | $14339.01 |
Co-op Program Fees
Domestic fees are currently unavailable; please check back at a later time.
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
This program provides the knowledge and skills to function proficiently as a software developer.Graduates will have acquired the ability and flexibility to join a large variety of software, technical, or system development teams at an intermediate level position.
On average, 88% of co-op and 69% of non co-op graduates from the last three years (2015 to 2017) 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 for current courses. 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. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. 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. |
| 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 | |
| Level 5 | |
| SENG3020 | Advanced Software Quality
Description: Extended techniques to scope, develop and measure improvements to the quality of software development projects are investigated and applied in this course. Students will learn to enhance their outcomes along these lines through the proper evaluation, selection and use of tool sets such as conformance testing, continuous integration and the selection of a tool-chain that meets the needs of an advanced level software development project. |
| SENG3030 | Internet of Things
Description: This course examines the foundations of the Internet of Things. Communications, security, data aggregation and storage are addressed. Students will extend their understandings of protocols and user interfaces to analyze and design IoT applications. |
| SENG3040 | Graphics, Animation and Sound
Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of programming object-oriented, state machine style programs that manipulate graphics, conduct procedural animation, and manipulate audio resources to deliver scalable, multimedia applications. Current Windows tecnologies are used to drive basic animation techniques, Windows Media services, and interactive GUI capabilities. |
| STAT3000 | Applied Statistics
Description: This course is an introduction to concepts in probability and statistics. |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| PROG3230 | Mobile Application Development II
Description: In this course, the student will learn the fundamental skills for creation of apps for Apple mobile devices. Apps will be developed for deployment on iPhone and iPad devices, using common Apple development standards. |
| SENG3050 | Game Design
Description: Techniques and tools such as conceptualization, level design, and storyboarding are introduced and used through several assignments in this course to complement the students' ability to program games, simulations and related, experiential software applications. Concepts from all aspects of game playing are studied and applied in an effort to design game and game-like experiences that are effective in their goals. |
|
Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| MATH3160 | Numerical Methods
Description: This course focuses on providing the mathematical knowledge required to apply numerical methods for solving engineering and software application problems. |
| PROG3070 | Advanced SQL
Description: This course extends the basics of the Structured Query Language (SQL) to include examination of stored procedures, triggers, indexes, performance optimization and data synchronization. The student will develop a group-oriented major project demonstrating these concepts. |
| Level 6 | |
| PROG3126 | Advanced Technology Topics
Description: This course will introduce students to advanced topics in technology including hot-button topics in the software industry. Parallel processing and algorithm development will be covered in conjunction with virtualization technologies. Students will explore the cloud, and critically analyze cloud based environments such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Hardware as a Service (HaaS). |
|
Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 126 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| PROG3221 | Systems Project
Description: The student, as part of a team, will complete a capstone project that demonstrates skills acquired in previous courses. The project must either address a problem for an external client or demonstrate an innovative solution to a problem chosen by the student. The team will develop a complete software system through the planning, programming, testing, and delivery stages. Both technical and project management skills will be emphasized. |
| SENG3060 | Game Development
Description: This course extends students' previous experience in video game programming. Emphasis is placed on proper design processes and advanced programming techniques to provide an authentic, high quality, and interactive environment. Game development concepts and prototypes are developed across a range of platforms including console, PC, and mobile environments. |
| SENG3070 | Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Description: Augmented and virtual reality experiences are providing new, effective means to deliver targeted ‘mixed reality' experiences in our lives. In addition to the fields of entertainment and gaming, augmented reality is increasingly offering new opportunities in fields such as manufacturing and health care, but require software developers to target the specific differentiators of creating these experiences. Students study the required changes in design and software tools required to produce these experiences by developing a series of targeted assignments throughout the course. |
|
Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 84 Hours | |
View Program Option Electives | |
Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| SENG3080 | Advanced Web Frameworks
Description: Trends in web frameworks will be examined, including both historical and emerging technologies. Students will be exposed to a variety of web frameworks, contrasting them from both technical and business perspectives. |
| SENG3090 | Performance, Instrumentation, and Optimization
Description: Good software engineering implies well-performing computer solutions. The student will use various tools to demonstrate performance monitoring through instrumentation. Topics like data logging, code tracing, advanced debugging, memory cacheing and performance counters will be explored to demonstrate how computer code can be analyzed and optimized. |
| SENG3120 | Business Intelligence
Description: Successful businesses in today's high-tech environment use business intelligence to gain a competitive advantage. This course introduces some of the methodologies and technologies used in the analysis of large amounts of historic data. Topics covered include data visualization, data warehousing, online analytical processing and data mining. Practical use of these technologies are presented in the context of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
| Level 3 | |
| CEPR1020 | Co-op and Career Preparation
Description: This series of modules will prepare students for job searching for their co-op work terms and for their future careers. Students will familiarize themselves with the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace regarding social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while developing an awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and examine available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of this course is a requirement for co-op eligibility. |
| 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. |
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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. |
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Electives: General Education
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
| Level 5 | |
| COOP2190 | Co-op Work Term I (Software Eng Techy)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
| Level 6 | |
| COOP3100 | Co-op Work Term II (Software Eng Technology)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
| Level 7 | |
| COOP3110 | Co-op Work Term III (Software Eng Techy)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
| Level 8 | |
| COOP3120 | Co-op Work Term IV (Software Eng Technology)
Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Through this course, students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students' awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace. |
| Level 9 | |
| SENG3020 | Advanced Software Quality
Description: Extended techniques to scope, develop and measure improvements to the quality of software development projects are investigated and applied in this course. Students will learn to enhance their outcomes along these lines through the proper evaluation, selection and use of tool sets such as conformance testing, continuous integration and the selection of a tool-chain that meets the needs of an advanced level software development project. |
| SENG3030 | Internet of Things
Description: This course examines the foundations of the Internet of Things. Communications, security, data aggregation and storage are addressed. Students will extend their understandings of protocols and user interfaces to analyze and design IoT applications. |
| SENG3040 | Graphics, Animation and Sound
Description: This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of programming object-oriented, state machine style programs that manipulate graphics, conduct procedural animation, and manipulate audio resources to deliver scalable, multimedia applications. Current Windows tecnologies are used to drive basic animation techniques, Windows Media services, and interactive GUI capabilities. |
| STAT3000 | Applied Statistics
Description: This course is an introduction to concepts in probability and statistics. |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| PROG3230 | Mobile Application Development II
Description: In this course, the student will learn the fundamental skills for creation of apps for Apple mobile devices. Apps will be developed for deployment on iPhone and iPad devices, using common Apple development standards. |
| SENG3050 | Game Design
Description: Techniques and tools such as conceptualization, level design, and storyboarding are introduced and used through several assignments in this course to complement the students' ability to program games, simulations and related, experiential software applications. Concepts from all aspects of game playing are studied and applied in an effort to design game and game-like experiences that are effective in their goals. |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours | |
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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| MATH3160 | Numerical Methods
Description: This course focuses on providing the mathematical knowledge required to apply numerical methods for solving engineering and software application problems. |
| PROG3070 | Advanced SQL
Description: This course extends the basics of the Structured Query Language (SQL) to include examination of stored procedures, triggers, indexes, performance optimization and data synchronization. The student will develop a group-oriented major project demonstrating these concepts. |
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| PROG3126 | Advanced Technology Topics
Description: This course will introduce students to advanced topics in technology including hot-button topics in the software industry. Parallel processing and algorithm development will be covered in conjunction with virtualization technologies. Students will explore the cloud, and critically analyze cloud based environments such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Hardware as a Service (HaaS). |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 126 Hours | |
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| PROG3221 | Systems Project
Description: The student, as part of a team, will complete a capstone project that demonstrates skills acquired in previous courses. The project must either address a problem for an external client or demonstrate an innovative solution to a problem chosen by the student. The team will develop a complete software system through the planning, programming, testing, and delivery stages. Both technical and project management skills will be emphasized. |
| SENG3060 | Game Development
Description: This course extends students' previous experience in video game programming. Emphasis is placed on proper design processes and advanced programming techniques to provide an authentic, high quality, and interactive environment. Game development concepts and prototypes are developed across a range of platforms including console, PC, and mobile environments. |
| SENG3070 | Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
Description: Augmented and virtual reality experiences are providing new, effective means to deliver targeted ‘mixed reality' experiences in our lives. In addition to the fields of entertainment and gaming, augmented reality is increasingly offering new opportunities in fields such as manufacturing and health care, but require software developers to target the specific differentiators of creating these experiences. Students study the required changes in design and software tools required to produce these experiences by developing a series of targeted assignments throughout the course. |
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Electives: Program Option
Student must complete a minimum of 84 Hours | |
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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses". | |
| SENG3080 | Advanced Web Frameworks
Description: Trends in web frameworks will be examined, including both historical and emerging technologies. Students will be exposed to a variety of web frameworks, contrasting them from both technical and business perspectives. |
| SENG3090 | Performance, Instrumentation, and Optimization
Description: Good software engineering implies well-performing computer solutions. The student will use various tools to demonstrate performance monitoring through instrumentation. Topics like data logging, code tracing, advanced debugging, memory cacheing and performance counters will be explored to demonstrate how computer code can be analyzed and optimized. |
| SENG3120 | Business Intelligence
Description: Successful businesses in today's high-tech environment use business intelligence to gain a competitive advantage. This course introduces some of the methodologies and technologies used in the analysis of large amounts of historic data. Topics covered include data visualization, data warehousing, online analytical processing and data mining. Practical use of these technologies are presented in the context of descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. |
Program Outcomes
- Design and implement applications in several computer languages on a variety of computer platforms using specified requirements.
- Design and implement low-level software for embedded systems and interfacing to external devices.
- Demonstrate the use of operating system concepts and internals in a variety of software solutions.
- Program several classes of microprocessors for a variety of computing applications.
- Analyze requirements in order to research, compare, and select appropriate software algorithms, applying sound principles of design.
- Describe and compare a variety of computer platforms and architectures.
- Design and implement relational and non-relational databases.
- Design and implement interactive and responsive websites.
- Develop software solutions based on solid user experience principles, including multimedia components.
- Apply theory and algorithms in the filtering, manipulation, and generation of different multimedia data (e.g. images, sound, video).
- Implement industry best practices and appropriate design patterns to encourage portable software development and efficient use of hardware, software, and network resources.
- Discuss, implement, and enhance the computer security of software solutions.
- Critique the ethical and professional aspects of software solutions.
- Construct solutions using protocols for communication and other network infrastructures.
- Manage software projects throughout their entire lifecycle using traditional and Agile methodologies.
- Practice various aspects of software quality, such as effective testing, code reusability, and documentation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations, such as team-based skills.
- Research advanced technology concepts applicable to the software industry.
- Apply theory and algorithms for the integration of the filtering, manipulation, and generation of different multimedia data (e.g. images, sound, video) into game design.
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.
Program Advisory Committees
The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.
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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.
