SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act...

CIS-1150

Business Communications

An introductory course on professional oral and~written communications for a business workplace. ~Using typical office software tools, students~apply written and oral communication techniques~appropriate for a variety of situations.

CIS-1201

Introduction to Object Oriented~Programming

An introduction to object oriented programming. ~Students learn about problem solving strategies. ~Using a high-level object oriented programming~language, students design and develop functional~computer programs using fundamental programming~concepts.

CIS-1232

Intermediate Object Oriented Programming

Building on previous knowledge and skills in~object oriented programming, continuation of~programming concepts are analyzed and implemented.~Detailed analysis and use of object-oriented~techniques are a focus.

CIS-1246

Database Management

A focused study of databases and how to use~structured query language (SQL). An in-depth study~of data models and implementing the relational~model. Students develop strong skills in data~modeling, relational operations, database design,~normalization, and implementation.

CIS-1280

Web Application Development

An introduction to modern web development through~the use of HTML5 and modern CSS libraries. As~well, students create, publish, and maintain~interactive web pages based on a variety of web~design considerations and techniques.~

CIS-1290

Principles of Information Security

An examination of current standards of due care~and best business practices in Information~Security with a focus on evaluation and selection~of optimal security posture. Students explore~evaluation of security models, risk assessment,~threat analysis, organizational technology~evaluation, security implementation, disaster~recovery planning and security policy formulation~and implementation.

CIS-1300

Operating Systems

Exploring both Windows and Linux environments,~students install, configure, and maintain~operating systems. Students are also introduced to~the concept of vritualization and use virtual~machines to run their operating systems. Hardware~components, such as CPUs, memory, and storage~devices, are examined in the context of a~functional system. Graphical tools and~command-line tools are explored.

CIS-1360

Network Communications

Students learn how data moves between devices~using the standards and protocols employed in~networks and the Internet. Students explore~network Infrastructures, the OSI model, Internet~communications, and common network services.

CIS-2225

Windows Programming

Skills in creating object-oriented/event-driven~windows-based applications are acquired. Visual~design standards are emphasized when creating the~user interface. The focus of this course is on~developing visual multi-tiered applications.

CIS-2232

Advanced Object Oriented Programming~

Advanced programming tools including model view~controller frameworks, database integration, web~services, and serialization are used to allow~students to develop complex systems. Students~are introduced to object oriented application~testing, maintenance, and modification.~

CIS-2245

System Analysis and Design

Addressing the breadth and depth of~object-oriented system analysis and design using~a multiple iteration approach. Students~investigate, analyze, evaluate, document user~requirements and design a business information~system. Students apply object (Unified Modeling~Language) modeling techniques to document~business process, data requirements, and system~design. Development of strong verbal and written~communication skills, project management skills~and effective teamwork are practically applied.

CIS-2250

Mobile Application Development

An introduction to mobile application development~programming for mobile devices such as phones and~tablets. Object oriented programming skills~learned in prior application programming courses~are enhanced. Data persistence is used to allow~apps that provide solutions to business needs. ~Interfaces to external services will be~implemented to improve app capabilities.

CIS-2286

Internet Programming Part I

Students become familiar with client-side~javascript programming in a web environment. A~number of modern Javascript frameworks are~explored.

CIS-2288

Internet Programming Part II

An introduction to server side web programming. ~Students become familiar with the PHP programming~language, and concepts involved in server-side~programming. Database connectivity, session~management, and web services are also introduced.

CIS-2510

Technical AI Solutions

This course introduces students to the concepts,~tools, and applications of generative artificial~intelligence (AI) in professional computing~contexts. Students will explore generative AI~models such as large language models (LLMs),~text-to-image systems, and AI code assistants,~with a focus on ethical, legal, and responsible~use of AI in practical applications for~programming, data management, business~communication, and systems development.

CIS-2530

Intermediate Cybersecurity

This course builds on foundational cybersecurity~concepts to provide students with knowledge and~applied skills in securing enterprise networks,~operating systems, applications, and cloud~environments. Students will configure security~tools, conduct vulnerability assessments, respond~to simulated incidents, and evaluate risks.

CIS-2590

Capstone Project

Students analyze and design an application,~including a relational database, for a~client-server environment using the concepts~acquired during previous courses. The application~development environment must meet the identified~requirements. Students apply an appropriate~Software Development Life Cycle framework~throughout the entire process of planning,~developing, and testing the application.

CIS-1160

Introduction to Information Systems

An examination of various administrative~information systems used by IT analysts at~various levels. Emphasis is placed on systems~that serve to assist the programmer or business~analyst with regard to coding and project~management. ~~

CIS-2180

e-Health Business Fundamentals~and Messaging Infrastructure

An examination of health coding systems and~standards, as well as the technical framework and~messaging systems used in e-Health development~projects. It also examines how software and~hardware developers are working together with~standards organizations to deliver quality~e-Health solutions.

CIS-1170

Business Fundamentals

Explore technologies and business processes in~business activities and how to employ them~efficiently. Students examine each department~and function within an organization, such as~finance, marketing and human resources and how a~business operates, using organizational~structures and business ethics.

CIS-1180

Introduction to Healthcare Informatics

AAn introduction to e-Health with a focus on the~similarities and differences in how e-Health~compares to traditional Information Technology. ~Students are exposed to healthcare organizations~and operations commonly associated with e-health,~including Canadian and international governing~bodies. Both the technical and business needs of~an e-Health organization are explored. In~addition, students examine information security~and its importance to e-Health systems.