CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 1

Computer Information Technology – Academic Council Changes Fall 2009

Current Proposed Change Rationale for this change New students are accepted into the New students are accepted into the This additional clause provides Computer Information Technology Computer Information Technology program clarity regarding the January program for the Fall (September) for the Fall (September) term. Students intake, since these students and Winter (January) terms. wishing to enroll for the Winter (January) cannot complete the program Qualified applicants may be term may take courses in a revised within four terms. admitted into programs outside of curriculum based on course availability. normal intakes. Interested This admission results in a five-term applicants are considered on an curriculum for the completion of the individual basis for acceptance diploma. into a program in an alternative or modified format.

Academic Requirements Applicants will have an Alberta high school diploma with a minimum of 60 percent in English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 or 30-2 and 60 percent in Pure or Applied Math 30 or equivalent.

Alternate Admission/Advance Standing Learners seeking alternate admissions/advance standing to the program should contact a Lethbridge College Advisor or the Chair who will help them develop an individualized learning plan. Students without computer skills in the areas of e-mail, Windows environment (file and folder management), word processing and spreadsheeting will be required to register in CPU-151 ‘Introduction to Computers’ in the first term.

Note: Students with outside Note: Due to workload in this program, This clause clarifies the intent of commitments (family, employment or students are encouraged to evaluate the former wording, without otherwise) may find it difficult to their external commitments or consult limiting its application. complete a full course load each with an advisor about alternate program term and should consult with an sequencing. Advisor about alternate program sequencing. All students who plan to Students who plan to continue their studies Specifics about transfer continue their studies through the through various university programs may requirements are shown under post-diploma Computer Science be required to take specific electives. “Transfers”. Duplicating that program at the University of Please see information under “Transfers’ information here could be Lethbridge must take CIT260 for specifics. confusing. (Algorithms and Problem Solving) as part of the Computer CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 2

Information Technology diploma requirements. All students who A number of physical education courses plan to continue their studies are allowed in recognition of the need to through the post-diploma promote a healthy lifestyle. Management program at the University of Lethbridge must take BUS 268 (Organizational Behaviour) as part of the Computer Information Technology diploma requirements. Industry Suitability Prospective students should be aware of the following job-related physical demands; standing or sitting for long periods of time, intense visual concentration, ability to type and use a mouse (repetitive movements), with some lifting and carrying. Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Please direct your inquiries to the Program Chair. CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 3

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Year I Term I BUS 170 Introduction to Management 4 CIT 152 Computer Hardware Maintenance 3 CIT 154 Programming in C 5 CIT 157 HTML and Web Publishing 3 MTH 152 Mathematics for CIT 3 18 Credits Year I Term II CIT 156 Programming with C++ 4 CIT 158 Introduction to Networking 4 CIT 163 Database Management Systems 4 ENG 156 Business Writing 3 DL MKT 188 Introduction to Marketing 5 20 Credits

Year II Term I ACC 170 Financial Accounting I 4 CIT 255 Client Server/Network Administration 3 CIT 261 Operating Systems 4 CIT 266 Object Oriented Programming 4 CIT 275 Introduction to Systems Design I 5 Choose one of the following courses: CIT 260 Algorithms and Problem Solving 3 CIT 264 Advanced Database Management 3 Systems: Oracle 23 Credits Year II Term II ACC 175 Financial Accounting II 4 CIT 259 Advanced Internet Systems 3 CIT 265 E-Commerce Administration 4 CIT 270 IT Integration Seminar 2 CIT 276 Systems Design II 5 One Elective from List Below 3 21 Credits Year II Summer Term CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 4

CIT 271 IT Fieldwork 3 Credits

Revision: Year II Term I ACC 170 Financial Accounting I 4 CIT 255 Client Server/Network Administration 3 CIT 265 E-Commerce Administration 4 CIT 266 Object Oriented Programming 4 CIT 275 Introduction to Systems Design I 5 Choose one of the following courses**: CIT 260* Algorithms and Problem Solving 3 Elective (see list below) Min 3 Min 23 credits  CIT 260 may be required for some transfer agreements. See information under ‘Transfers’. Year II Term II ACC 175 Financial Accounting II 4 CIT 259 Advanced Internet Systems 3 CIT 261 Operating Systems 4 CIT 270 IT Integration Seminar 2 CIT 276 Systems Design II 5 Choose one of the following courses**: CIT 299 Human Interface Design 3 Elective (see list below) Min 3 Min 21 Credits Year II Summer Term CIT 271 IT Fieldwork 3 Credits

**At least one of two electives chosen must be either CIT 260 or CIT 299. Year II Electives ACC 150 - 199 ACC 250 - 299 BUS 150 - 199 BUS 250 - 299 CIT 274 CIT 277 COM 150 - 199 COM 250 - 299 DES 155 ECN 150 - 199 ECN 250 - 299 HUM 150 - 199 PED 160 PED161 PED 162 PED 170 PED 172 PED173 CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 5

PED174 PED 185 PRS 155 (DL) STS 250

Rationale: Switching the terms of CIT 261 and CIT 265 will benefit the program, allowing the application of principles covered in CIT 265 in students’ final System Design projects.

The electives provide exposure to one additional CIT course, and one may be CIT or other.

Current Proposed Change Rationale for this change Graduation

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students are awarded a Computer Information Technology Diploma.

Transfers

University of Lethbridge Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT diploma are eligible to receive two years credit towards a University of Lethbridge Post Diploma Bachelor of Science degree, provided that a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 is achieved in the CIT program. Students will be required to take an additional 20 courses at the U of L. In order to access this program, students MUST complete CIT 260 at the college.

Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT diploma are eligible to receive two years credit towards a University of Lethbridge Post Diploma Bachelor of Management degree, provided that a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is achieved in the CIT program. Students will be required to take an additional 22 courses at the U of L. In order to access this program, students MUST complete BUS 268 at the college. We recommend that students complete STS 250 in addition to the CIT program. Visit www.uleth.ca for more information.

Contact the University and/or your Lethbridge College Academic Advisor for further information. Visit www.uleth.ca for more information. CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 6

Athabasca University Graduates of Lethbridge College’s CIT program are eligible to receive 60 credits towards a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems (Post-Diploma) or Bachelor of Science (Post-Diploma) degree. Graduates are eligible to receive 30 credits towards a three or four year Bachelor of Management (Post-Diploma) degree.

For more information, contact the Athabasca University advisor in TE 1207 or 403-320- 3431. Visit www.athabascau.ca for more information.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Graduates may receive up to two years credit toward the Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology from SAIT. Students who wish to pursue this option are advised to complete CIT 260 at Lethbridge College. Visit www.sait.ca for more information.

NAIT Graduates of the Computer Information Technology Diploma program with a minimum grade point average of C+ or 2.3 on standard grading scales will be conditionally accepted into the BTech (Bachelor of Technology In Technology Management) degree program. Applicants for transfer of credit under this Agreement shall complete all of the requested application procedures of NAIT Including, but not limited to, written statements outlining personal objectives, career goals, letters of reference, work experience and community involvement, and such other information as may be requested and used by NAIT to determine whether the applicant complies with the requirements as set out or intended.

Academic Calendar 2009-10

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Electives: Year II Electives ACC 150 - 199 ACC 250 - 299 BUS 150 - 199 BUS 250 - 299 CIT 274 CIT 277 COM 150 - 199 COM 250 - 299 DES 155 ECN 150 - 199 ECN 250 - 299 HUM 150 - 199 PED 160 PED161 PED 162 PED 170 PED 172 PED173 PED174 PED 185 PRS 155 (DL) STS 250 CMM185

INCLUDES:

* if not noted, recommendation is to leave item as an elective Category Courses Included Prereqs Credits Recommendation* Feedback/ Decision ACC 150 - Delete category, 199 courses are core in CIT already ACC170 – Financial Accounting I 4 ACC 175 – Financial Accounting II ACC 170 4 ACC 250 - Replace category 299 with individual courses ACC 250 – Management Accounting I ACC 175 5 Include - can be completed if program extended ACC 251 – Management Accounting II ACC 250 5 Delete – too many prereqs ACC 258 – Farm Accounting 3 Delete; content overlaps ACC 175 (core) ACC271 – Intermediate Accounting I ACC 175 5 Include- can be completed if program extended ACC 272 – Accounting for Managers ACC 175 5 Delete – course has been eliminated ACC 273 – Intermediate Accounting II ACC 271 5 Delete – too many prereqs ACC 278 – Computerized Accounting BUS 178, 4 Include, will revise for Management BUS 185 prereqs to OR BUS accomodate CIT 266 AND ACC 146 OR CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 8

ACC 170 BUS 150 - Replace category 199 with individual courses? BUS 158 – Small Business 5 Delete – content Management overlaps BUS 170 BUS 166 – Business Law 3 Include BUS 170 – Introduction to 4 Delete – course is Management core in CIT already BUS 176 – Financial Planning 4 Include BUS 177 – Entrepreneurship 3 Include BUS 178 – Information Management & 3 Delete – content Applications too basic BUS 180 – Scheduling Management 3 Delete – content too basic BUS 181 – Sales Systems BUS 178 3 Delete – content too basic BUS 182 – Internet Skills BUS 178 3 Delete – course has been eliminated BUS 185 – Business Computer 3 Delete – content Applications too basic BUS 250 - Replace category 299 with individual courses BUS 266 – Advanced Spreadsheet 3 Include Applications BUS 267 – Database Design BUS 178, 3 Delete – overlaps BUS 185 CIT 163 OR BUS 266 BUS 268 – Organizational Behavior BUS 170 5 Must remain – core for U of L B.Mgt BUS 269 – Management 3 Include Communications BUS 273 – Advanced Spread sheeting BUS 178, 4 Delete – course for Accounting ACC 175 has been eliminated BUS 275 – International Business BUS 170, 3 Include ECN 180 BUS 278 – Industrial & Labor 3 Include Relations BUS 284 – Advanced Internet Skills BUS 178 3 Delete – too basic or BUS 185 BUS 285 – Advanced Small Business BUS177, 3 Include Management MKT188, ACC170 BUS 291 – Writing a Business Plan BUS 285 3 Delete – too many prereqs BUS 292 – Business Finance ACC 175 5 Include BUS 298 – Human Resource 5 Include Management COM 150 - COM 155 – COM 162 Revise category to 199 exclude CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 9

inappropriate courses COM 153 – Professional 2 Exclude – 2 credits Communication COM 155 – Customer and Team 3 Include Relations COM 158 – Leadership 3 Include Communication Skill COM 159 – Applied Interpersonal 4 Include Communication COM 162 – Interpersonal 3 Include Relationships and Communication COM 170 – Helping Relationships COM 162 3 Exclude – prereqs COM 175 – Applied English & ENG 175 3 Exclude -prereqs Communication in CJ COM 177 – Applied English and 2 Exclude – 2 credits Communication COM 250 - Delete category – 299 courses are specific to other programs COM 254 – Correctional Report ENG 176 3 Exclude – prereq Writing COM 263 – Interpersonal Skills 3 Exclude COM 275 – Interviewing Techniques 3 Exclude ECN 150 - Replace category 199 with ECN 180? ECN 180 – Microeconomics 4 Include ECN 250 - Replace category 299 with ECN 253? ECN 253 – Macroeconomics 5 Include HUM 150 - Leave category as 199 is HUM 150 – Logic 3 HUM 155 – Ethics 3 HUM 158 – Creative Problem - Solving 3 HUM 165 – Introduction to 3 Archaeology HUM 180 – Introduction to World 3 Religions HUM 190 – Popular Culture 3 HUM 195 – Cultural Anthropology 3 Individual Courses CIT 274 – Assembly Language CIT 154, 3 Delete – outdated Programming CIT 158, MTH 152 CIT 277 – Games Programming CIT 266 3 Delete CMM 185 – Principle of Animation 4 Leave as is DES 155 – Graphic Design 4 Leave as is

PED 160 – Weight Training and 3 Leave as is Exercise PED161 – Judo Level I 3 Leave as is CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 10

PED 162 – Leisure Activities & Sports 3 Leave as is PED 170 – Volleyball 3 Leave as is PED 172 – Latin/Hip Hop/ Swing 3 Delete? Dance PED173 – Basketball 3 Leave as is PED174 – Soccer 3 Leave as is PED 185 – Kickboxing and Fitness 3 Leave as is PRS 155 - Speech 3 Leave as is STS 250 BUS 178, 5 Leave in, excellent BUS 266, as extra course for or U of L B.Mgt CPU 151 students. Will revise prereqs to accomodate CIT CIT 260 Algorithms and Problem 3 Include on list Solving CIT 299 – Human Interface Design 3 include CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 11 CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 12

Revised Elective List:

Current: Revised Credits ACC 150 - 199 ACC 250 - 299 ACC 250 – Management Accounting I 5 ACC 271 – Intermediate Accounting I 5 ACC 278 – Computerized Accounting for Management 4 BUS 150 - 199 BUS 166 – Business Law 3 BUS 176 – Financial Planning 4 BUS 177 – Entrepreneurship 3

BUS 250 - 299 BUS 266 – Advanced Spreadsheet Applications 3 BUS 268* – Organizational Behavior 5 BUS 269 – Management Communications 3 BUS 275 – International Business 3 BUS 278 – Industrial & Labor Relations 3

BUS 285 – Advanced Small Business Management 3 BUS 292 – Business Finance 5 BUS 298 – Human Resource Management 5 COM 150 - 199 COM 155-162 COM 250 - 299 ECN 150 - 199 ECN 180 – Microeconomics 4 ECN 250 - 299 ECN 253 – Macroeconomics 5 HUM 150 - 199 HUM 150 - 199 CIT 274 CIT 260 Algorithms and Problem Solving 3 CIT 277 CIT 299 – Human Interface Design 3 DES 155 DES 155 – Graphic Design 4 PRS 155 PRS 155 - Speech 3 STS 250 STS 250 5 The following physical education courses are encouraged to promote a healthy lifestyle. PED 160 PED 160 – Weight Training and Exercise 3 PED 161 PED 161 – Judo Level I 3 PED 162 PED 162 – Leisure Activities & Sports 3 PED 170 PED 170 – Volleyball 3 PED 172 3 PED173 PED173 – Basketball 3 PED174 PED174 – Soccer 3 PED 185 PED 185 – Kickboxing and Fitness 3

* BUS 268 is required for students wishing to transfer to University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management program. CIT Academic Council Changes Fall 2009 - page 13

New Course:

Course Name: CIT 299 – Human Interface Design - 3 Credits

Description – This course provides students with a solid understanding of principles and practices of working with graphics interfaces. Concepts to be covered include programming, HTML Interface, and XSL Java Script.

Prereqs:

Rationale – the CIT faculty and advisory committee has identified the need to increase skills in high level creation of Human Interfaces, incorporating programming elements. This course addresses that need.