Course Overview
Based on their approved proposal and initial stages of the project developed in Comp 8800 Major Project 1, students will continue to implement, test and deliver their major project. This course is directed study under the guidance of a supervisor. Students will follow a software engineering methodology. The outcome of this course is a working project and a final report. Please refer to the Major Projects Guidelines as described on the BScACS Commons webpage.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$858.01
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Implement, and test a complex, ‘real-life’ major project.
- Apply the most appropriate software engineering methodology as discussed and approved by the supervisor.
- Respond to the supervisor’s feedback to revise the project.
- Prepare presentations to demonstrate the project deliverables to the supervisor.
- Write a professional final report following posted guidelines and templates.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Major Project 2 (COMP 8900) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Computer Science (Database Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Games Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time
- Applied Computer Science (Human Computer Interface Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Administration Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Network Security Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Full-time/Part-time
- Applied Computer Science (Wireless and Mobile Applications Development Option)
Bachelor of Science Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 8900 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70471
Dates
Apr 14 - Jul 21 Loading
- CRN 70471
- $858.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 - Jul 21 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 323 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
D'Arcy Smith
Course outline
Important information
- Major Project course for students in the Network Security option. 1. Please email compBSc@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Include your full name, student number (A0#), course number (e.g. COMP 7000), and CRN #. 2. This is a BScACS course. BScACS courses are also open to non-bachelor program students, if approval is granted by the BScACS Program Head. 3. BScACS program students have up to seven (7) years to complete the program starting from the date of their first technical degree-level course or the date of acceptance to the BScACS program, whichever comes first.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.