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Course details
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
Cost
$211.10
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of XCSA 1100 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 49694
Duration
Fri Sep 01 - Fri Nov 03 (10 weeks)
- 10 weeks
- CRN 49694
- $211.10
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01 - Nov 03 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Cost
$211.10
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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This course is eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant/. Students will register for the course themselves, and then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment (if eligible). All applications for StrongerBC future skills grant funding for fall 2023 must be received by end of day September 8. If you have any question about this course, please contact the Program Assistant Selina Li - selina_li@bcit.ca. Please include your BCIT student ID (if you have one). 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.
Status
In Progress
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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
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