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
$206.72
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of XCSA 1100 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 68169
Duration
Start any time
- 10 weeks
- CRN 68169
- $206.72
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 10 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
Hamidreza Talebi
Course outline
Cost
$206.72
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you immediately after registering. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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Select students may be eligible for a tuition subsidy. Please email Selina_li@bcit.ca for more details. 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
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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