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Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op option available)

Co-op option available – September and January intakes only


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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Location
Oshawa
OCAS Code
CPGA
Next Intake
January 2024
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Faculty
Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
Length
Six semesters
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Program Overview

Today’s organizations and essential services depend on complex information and data management systems. Designing, developing and keeping those systems up-to-date with the business processes they support is the domain of programmer analysts. In a digitized world, the ingenuity and technical know-how of programmer analysts are in demand. From transportation networks to critical hospital databases to social network-driven applications, analysts design and develop the systems that are key to the success of all organizations and services in today’s digital world.

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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,530 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
  • Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
  • Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
  • Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
  • Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

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Co-operative Education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer programmer
  • Software engineer
  • Web developer
  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Change management analyst
  • User support technician

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Program Details

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program are required to purchase their own laptop. For specific hardware and software requirements for this program click here.

This program offers comprehensive study in information technology, systems development methodologies and application programming built on a solid foundation of business expertise. The curriculum includes in-depth instruction and the practical application of structured, mainframe and object-oriented programming languages.

Areas of study include:

  • Business computing concepts
  • Web, mobile and database development
  • Computer hardware
  • Application programming
  • Data communications
  • Network management
  • Operating systems
  • Systems analysis and design

You will work independently and in teams to achieve course deliverables. As a graduate, you will begin your career in programming, microcomputer support or computer operations. With experience, you will advance to an analyst role with responsibility for the design and planning of software systems in collaboration with stakeholders and peers or a leadership position in programming, operations or other areas. 

Note: To ensure you make an informed decision about your information technology (IT) career path, a common first semester is offered for the Computer Systems Technician, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Systems Technician – Transfer to Ontario Tech University,Computer Programming, and Computer Programming and Analysis programs. This approach will give you an opportunity to explore the systems/programming applications and networking/hardware applications of the IT sector.

ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

First-year students enrolled in this program will receive a membership to all eight of Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation. DC is proud to be one of the only colleges in Ontario offering students this unique connection to business leaders.

The eight Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade are:

  • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
  • Brock Board of Trade
  • Clarington Board of Trade
  • Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
  • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
  • Scugog Chamber of Commerce
  • Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce

Membership benefits:

  • Opportunities to connect with over 2,500 local businesses and jumpstart your career by networking with potential future employers;
  • Access to professional development events across Durham Region to gain unique business insights and learn from industry leaders; and
  • Learning opportunities to develop the in-demand skills required to launch a successful career.

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Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify, analyze, design, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment.
  2. Diagnose, troubleshoot, document and monitor technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools.
  3. Analyze, design, implement and maintain secure computing environments.
  4. Analyze, develop and maintain robust computing system solutions through validation testing and industry best practices.
  5. Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships.
  6. Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
  7. Apply project management principles and tools when responding to requirements and monitoring projects within a computing environment.
  8. Adhere to ethical, social media, legal, regulatory and economic requirements and/or principles in the development and management of the computing solutions and systems.
  9. Investigate emerging trends to respond to technical challenges.
  10. Gather, analyze and define software system specifications based on functional and non-functional requirements.
  11. Design, develop, document, implement, maintain and test software systems by using industry standard software development methodologies based on defined specifications and existing technologies/frameworks.
  12. Select and apply object-oriented and other design concepts and principles, as well as business requirements, to the software development process.
  13. Gather requirements and model, design, implement, optimize, and maintain data storage solutions.
  14. Integrate network communications into software solutions by adhering to protocol standards.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
  • Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
  • Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
  • Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
  • Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

Semester 2

  • Object-Oriented Programming 1 (COSC 1200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Web Development - Fundamentals (INFT 1206)
  • Software Testing and Automation (INFT 1207)
  • Systems Development 1 (MGMT 1223)
  • Business for IT Professionals (MGMT 1224)

Semester 3

  • IT Career Essentials (COMM 2109)
  • Object-Oriented Programming 2 (COSC 2100)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Web Development Intermediate (INFT 2100)
  • Database Development 1 (INFT 2101)
  • Systems Development 2 (MGMT 2107)

Semester 4

  • Object-Oriented Programming 3 (COSC 2200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mainframe Development 1 (INFT 2200)
  • Web Development - Enterprise (INFT 2201)
  • Web Development - Client Side Script (INFT 2202)
  • Cloud Technology Fundamentals (INFT 2203)

Semester 5

  • Mainframe Development 2 (INFT 3100)
  • Mobile Development (INFT 3101)
  • Web Development - Frameworks (INFT 3102)
  • Emerging Technologies (INFT 3103)
  • Cloud Technology for Developers (INFT 3104)

Semester 6

  • Capstone Project (CPGA 3200)
  • Field Placement - CPA (CPGA 3201)
  • Cloud Technology Operations (INFT 3200)
  • Database Development 2 (INFT 3201)
  • Systems Development 3 (MGMT 3207)

Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

Course delivery

More than 75% of this program is delivered in-person.

The rest of the coursework will be delivered using hybrid, flexible or online formats. Students will come to campus to complete in-person learning requirements.Detailed schedules, with course-specific delivery information, will be available after registration. Courses, course descriptions and delivery formats are subject to change.

In-person:
Course is delivered in person, on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Flexible:
Course is taught in one of DC’s technology-enabled learning classrooms and online at the same time. Students can choose to attend in-person or online.
Hybrid:
Part of the course is delivered online, remotely, and part is in-person on campus within a classroom, lab, shop or studio.
Online:
Fully remote course delivery.

Costs

This program contains a co-op option. Click here for information on program costs for co-op students.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Computer programmer
  • Software engineer
  • Web developer
  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Change management analyst
  • User support technician

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Computer and network infrastructure firms
  • Credit unions and banks
  • Digital business solutions firms
  • Government
  • Newspapers/media corporations
  • Research companies
  • School boards
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Software development firms

Field Placement

For students who do not pursue the co-op stream, learning experience will be complemented by a four-week field placement component in your final semester, which will give you practical IT experience supporting an enterprise or business function and give you an opportunity to apply the theories and concepts learned.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Science, Computer and Information Systems – post-diploma – Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Computer Information Systems – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems – Programming – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science – Computer Information Systems - Web and Mobile Development Specialty - Davenport
  • Bachelor of Science – Database Systems and Programming – Davenport
  • Bachelor of Science – Technology Project Management – Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Information Technology – Griffith University
  • Bachelor of Science in Computing with Software Development – Institute of Technology, Tralee (Ireland)
  • Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Information Technology – McMaster University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing (Application Software Development) – Robert Gordon University
  • Bachelor of Commerce – Toronto Metropolitan University
  • Bachelor of Science in Computing Systems, specialization in Computer Science Bachelor of Science in Computing Systems, specialization in Software Engineering - Trent University
  • Bachelor of Information Technology Systems – University of Fraser Valley
  • Bachelor of Computing – University of Guelph
  • Bachelor of Computer Science –University of Windsor 

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Laptop Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED HARDWARE

  • Intel I7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization
  • 16 GB of RAM
  • 1 TB hard drive
  • Ethernet Network Card or USB to Ethernet adapter
  • Wireless Network Card
  • One USB 3.0 port (two preferred)
  • Webcam
  • Microphone (headset preferred)

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

  • Windows 10 Professional Edition or Windows 11 Professional Edition

Co-operative education (co-op)

The best way to succeed in your field is to immerse yourself in it! Co-op is an excellent way to build your professional network, explore career paths and apply in-class teachings to real work situations. Co-op is a model of education that integrates academic learning with workplace learning in fields relevant to our students’ academic and personal goals.

Students in the Computer Programming and Analysis program will be invited to apply to the co-op option during their first year of study. Entrance to the co-op option is limited and the processes for securing a work term are competitive. Students enrolled in the co-op option are required to complete a four-month, paid work term between the second and third years of their program.

Supports are available through the Experiential Learning office to assist students with securing their work terms. In addition, the Experiential Learning office is in contact with co-op students and their employers during the work terms to help with any questions. Upon completing the work term, co-op students return to campus to complete their final two academic semesters of the program before graduating.

Program sequence

SEPTEMBER INTAKE:

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2 Summer break
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4 Co-op work term 1
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

JANUARY INTAKE:

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1 Academic semester 2
Year 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4 Co-op work term 1
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

MAY INTAKE:

Fall
(September to December)
Winter
(January to April)
Summer
(May to August)
Year 1 Academic semester 1
Year 2 Academic semester 2 Academic semester 3 Academic semester 4
Year 3 Academic semester 5 Academic semester 6

 

Please note that the May intake does not have the option for a co-op due to the compressed nature of the program delivery.

Courses

CO-OP OPTION

SEMESTER 1

  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • Computer Systems - Hardware (COMP 1116)
  • Introduction to Programming (COSC 1100)
  • Data Communications and Networking 1 (INFT 1104)
  • Introduction to Databases (INFT 1105)
  • Mathematics for IT (MATH 1114)

SEMESTER 2

  • Object-Oriented Programming 1 (COSC 1200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Web Development - Fundamentals (INFT 1206)
  • Software Testing and Automation (INFT 1207)
  • Systems Development 1 (MGMT 1223)
  • Business for IT Professionals (MGMT 1224)

SEMESTER 3

  • Co-op and Career Preparation (COOP 1000)
  • Object-Oriented Programming 2 (COSC 2100)
  • Web Development Intermediate (INFT 2100)
  • Database Development 1 (INFT 2101)
  • Systems Development 2 (MGMT 2107)

SEMESTER 4

  • Object-Oriented Programming 3 (COSC 2200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mainframe Development 1 (INFT 2200)
  • Web Development - Enterprise (INFT 2201)
  • Web Development - Client Side Script (INFT 2202)
  • Cloud Technology Fundamentals (INFT 2203)

CO-OP WORK TERM

  • Co-op Work Term 1 (CPGC 1000)
    The co-op experience provides the opportunity for students to consolidate their professional knowledge and skills in a practice setting. The work term will provide students with work experience in the information technology sector. The work term expands students’ learning environment to real work settings where they will be challenged to apply their academic knowledge and practical skills. Students will be assessed on performance and ability to demonstrate knowledge, skills, professional standards, and ethics.

SEMESTER 5

  • Mainframe Development 2 (INFT 3100)
  • Mobile Development (INFT 3101)
  • Web Development - Frameworks (INFT 3102)
  • Emerging Technologies (INFT 3103)
  • Cloud Technology for Developers (INFT 3104)

SEMESTER 6

  • Capstone Project (CPGA 3200)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Cloud Technology Operations (INFT 3200)
  • Database Development 2 (INFT 3201)
  • Systems Development 3 (MGMT 3207)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Co-op administrative fee

Once transferred to the co-op option of this program, students will have a co-op administrative fee of $475 assessed to their accounts during the academic semester(s) prior to scheduled work term(s). The administrative fee goes to support the broad array of support services provided to co-op students. These services are dedicated to support student success.

Learn more

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op student.

Find more information about the benefits of becoming a co-op employer.

E: co-op@durhamcollege.ca

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