Course Overview
Based on their approved proposal developed in Comp 8037 Major Project Proposal, students will design, implement, and test 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 CST BTech Commons webpage.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 8037
Credits
6.0
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
$1,691.52
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:
- Design, 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 Winter 2020
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of COMP 8047 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66608
Dates
Jun 01 - Oct 16 Loading
- CRN 66608
- $1691.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 01 - Oct 16 | N/A | N/A | Distance |
Duration
20 weeks
Instructor
D'Arcy Smith
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- To register, BTech students must have their proposal approved in COMP 8037. For more information, please contact the program coordinator at compBSc@bcit.ca with your student ID after reading the Major Projects Guidelines thoroughly.
Confirmation
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Status
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