Diploma in Computing Science
(2nd Year Computing Science courses not offered in 2011/2012)
Capilano University offers formal recognition for the completion of a certain set of courses in Computing Science. The Diploma in Computing Science provides both part-time and full-time students an opportunity to obtain an understanding of the fundamentals of computers and programming, enabling students to secure many of today’s computing career opportunities.
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BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent OR Mature Student status.
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A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) calculated on English 12 or English 12 First Peoples and three academic Grade 12 courses.
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
Second year Computing Science courses not offered in 2011/2012. Students who intend to transfer to a university for a BSc Computing Science must ensure that their Science, Arts and General Electives are chosen according to the requirements of the university's degree program. Students are strongly encouraged to take a course in technical writing, CMNS 250. Please see Classification of Subjects for Associate Degrees in the University Calendar for clarification of Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Science electives.
| English Requirement | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
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| Credits | 6.00 | ||
| Required: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 100 | Academic Writing Strategies | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
| Math Requirement | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 6.00 | ||
| MATH 116 | Calculus I | 3.00 | |
| MATH 124 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| MATH 126 | Calculus II | 3.00 | |
| MATH 224 | Discrete Mathematics II | 3.00 | |
| Communications Requirement | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
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| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Required: | 3.00 | ||
| CMNS 250 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3.00 | |
| Computing Science Requirement | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
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| Credits | 24.00 | ||
| Required: | 24.00 | ||
| COMP 121 | Fundamentals of Programming | 4.00 | |
| COMP 126 | Principles of Software Design | 4.00 | |
| COMP 202 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3.00 | |
| COMP 210 | Data Structures and Abstraction | 3.00 | |
| COMP 211 | Computer Design and Architecture I | 3.00 | |
| COMP 212 | Computer Design and Architecture II | 3.00 | |
| COMP 213 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 4.00 | |
| University Transferable Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
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| Credits | 20.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 62.00 | ||
| Choose 20.00 credits of electives: | 20.00 | ||
| University Transferable Electives | 20.00 | ||
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The remaining credits must be made up of courses that transfer to at least one of the following universities: UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC.
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Those with equivalent electives or experience may have the CMNS 250 requirement waived.
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Students will not be allowed to take a prerequisite course for credit towards the diploma once they have completed a subsequent course with a C- or better grade.
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Students transferring credits from another institution may not accumulate transfer credits for any second year courses in Computing Science towards the diploma.
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Computing courses that are older than three years may not be used for credits towards the diploma.