Information Technology: Software Development

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to develop essential written, interpersonal communication, and intrapersonal skills to enhance personal and professional growth. Learners are provided the tools with which to effectively convey messages, navigate interpersonal dynamics, foster meaningful relationships, and cultivate self-awareness.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skill to design and implement relational databases using data-definition and data manipulation SQL statements as well as industry best practices.
It covers incremental modeling through Entity Relationship (ER) Diagrams, emphasizing normalization and realization in an actual Database system. Learners use SQL Data Definition Language and Data Manipulation Language to interact with the database, covering commands for inserting, updating, and deleting data. They also construct complex queries using joins, conditional SQL statements, and aggregate functions.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to design and develop scalable databases that support robust business applications. Learners are taught SQL sub-queries, stored procedures, concurrency management, and transaction control to ensure the integrity and efficiency of database operations. Additionally, they learn to implement triggers effectively to automate responses to database events.

Prerequisites:

• DATA1054A

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to solve problems involving computer number systems and basic statistics. Learners are taught math concepts relevant to the information systems field. These include review of number systems, computer arithmetic, sets and relations, matrices, and linear equations. Learners are also taught elementary statistics, including descriptive statistics, probability distributions, and sampling.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skill to create responsive web designs meeting a set of specifications and industry best practices. Learners are taught HTML, CSS, and their correct implementation to be viewed on, and adapt to, a variety of devices – from large screens to mobile devices. Learners are taught how to use flexible grids, layouts, images, and CSS media queries to make their designs responsive. They also learn industry best practices in the wire-framing/prototyping and iterative design of mobile web applications.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to utilize the Bash Command Line Interface (CLI) shell and scripts to control a computer’s operating system and run applications. Learners are taught essential skills including file navigation, manipulation, permissions management, and process control. They learn the fundamentals of writing scripts, customizing the shell environment, and using a shell-based text editor. Finally, learners are also introduced to basic Windows Command Prompts.

Prerequisites:

• PROG1337A

This self-directed course introduces learners to basic operating system, computer file system, and word-processing concepts. Learners are taught how operating systems manage various processes and how to trace these processes. They learn how to navigate a computer file system, create and manage files and directories, and use a command line interface (CLI) to support these steps. Finally, learners are taught the very basics of word processing software.

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skill to design and develop computer programs using an integrated development environment (IDE). Learners are taught key programming concepts such as variables, selection structures, repetition structures, and methods. They gain proficiency in utilizing an integrated development environment (IDE) to set up, design, develop, and execute their programs.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to construct software applications using Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Learners are taught the fundamental building blocks of OOP, including classes, objects, methods, and attributes. They also learn the principles of encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction. They use this knowledge to develop, test, and debug larger, more complex programs.

Prerequisites:

• PROG1337A

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to write programs using the JavaScript programming language. They are taught the skills required to help create efficient, dynamic, and interactive web applications. Emphasis is placed the Document Object Model (DOM) and working with JavaScript libraries to enhance development processes and application functionality.

Prerequisites:

• MULT1190A

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to design and write programs that connect to, interact with, and support a database. Learners carry out these functions using various objects and techniques.

Prerequisites:

• DATA1055A
• PROG1338A

This course introduces learners to the practices of using a source control management (SCM) software, like Git, to create and maintain organized, safe, and collaboration-friendly project repositories. Learners are taught how to manage branches and workflows to ensure an effective version control throughout development.

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills to apply object-oriented software analysis and design processes using Unified Modeling Language (UML), Agile methodology, and project management practices. Learners acquire knowledge of software engineering concepts and methodologies, emphasizing an object-oriented approach and project management best practices. They apply this knowledge to a develop Gantt chart, conduct a requirements analysis, create an object-oriented design, and implement Agile Scrum practices.

Prerequisites:

• PROG1338A