Course Overview
This course is an introduction to computer programming terminology and concepts. Students will learn to write basic programs using loops, statements, variables, functions, and arrays and how to connect different network devices through python code. Students will learn how to extract specific data from different types of logs. Practical exercises provide students the exposure to computer programming and the ability to interpret programming code.
Prerequisite(s)
- Basic knowledge of networking, routing, and switching and OS.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$222.30
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:
- Describe the use of an object-oriented programming language
- Describe the concepts behind modular programming
- Code within an Integrated Development Environment
- Install the tools required to use an object-oriented programming language to create a program
- Implement code to demonstrate the functions of variables, loops, and decisions in Python
- Describe various data types including Strings, Integers, and Floats
- Describe the differences between interpreted and compiled languages
- Implement a code to extract attributes from logs
- Create REST API requests over HTTPS to securely integrate services
- Implement a code to extract data from HTML (Web Scraping)
- Access built-in and 3rd party libraries within a program
- Implement code to connect different network devices
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Network Programming for Security Analysts (XCSA 1100) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Cybersecurity Analysis for Network Administrators
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of XCSA 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68169
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 05 Loading
- CRN 68169
- $222.30 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
10 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- For questions about this course, please contact the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT.
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