- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Students who already understand how to write simple programs in Python will focus on best practices in computer programming and explore problem-solving skills. This second-level computer programming course follows on from COMP 1516 - Programming Fundamentals Part 1 (Python). COMP 2501 introduces application programming interfaces (APIs) and how to transition from Python to Java. This is not a Java development course, it is the second step in a series of three (3) applied programming fundamentals courses where Java is introduced. Students must provide their own current model Windows capable PC, i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Topics include: an overview of object-oriented programming constructs including basic introductions to: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and exceptions. Labs and exercises demonstrate problem solving; writing automated tests, and practicing design before implementation. Please Note: Attendance, participation in class and the BCIT Learning Hub are mandatory. Students may have an average total time commitment of 13+ hours per week; 3 hours of synchronous class time, and 10+ hours of homework each week. COMP 2501 is required for the Applied Software Development, ASD and the Computer Systems Certificate, CSC. Upon completion, successful students will be able to write robust computer programs. They will be prepared to move on to COMP 2511- Procedural Programming with C and/or COMP 2601- Programming Fundamentals Part 3 (Objects).
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in COMP 1516
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$568.70 - $609.56 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are two offerings of COMP 2501 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 48061
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Dec 09 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48061
- Domestic fees $597.56International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 311 |
Instructor
Jason Wilder
Course outline
Domestic fees
$597.56
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Students can not attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session September 30 (Truth & Reconciliation). No class October 7 (Thanksgiving) and November 11 (Remembrance Day).
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 49533
Duration
Wed Sep 20 - Wed Dec 06 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 49533
- Domestic fees $597.56International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 - Dec 06 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 106 |
Instructor
Rana Al-Sammarraie
Course outline
Domestic fees
$597.56
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, participants must provide their own current model PC with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, 256 GB minimum storage and high-speed internet access. Students can not attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Winter 2024
Below are four offerings of COMP 2501 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 88461
Duration
Sat Jan 06 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88461
- Domestic fees $595.81International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 23 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 420 |
Instructor
Rana Al-Sammarraie
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$595.81
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, students must provide their own current model laptop with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Please note: BCIT does not provide technical support for student's hardware or operating systems. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session February 17 (Family Day).
Status
Seats Available
3 seats remaining as of Sun December 3, 2023 at 3:54 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 88462
Duration
Tue Jan 09 - Tue Mar 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88462
- Domestic fees $568.70International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 26 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Paul Mills
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$568.70
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Sun December 3, 2023 at 3:54 am (PST). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 91631
Duration
Wed Jan 10 - Wed Mar 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91631
- Domestic fees $568.70International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 27 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Rana Al-Sammarraie
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$568.70
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous online classes. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 88465
Duration
Sat Jan 06 - Sat Apr 06 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88465
- Domestic fees $609.56International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 06 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 311 |
Instructor
Jason Wilder
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$609.56
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Please email cstflex@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. This is a BYOD (bring your own device) course, students must provide their own current model laptop with an i5 or higher equivalent processor, 8 GB of RAM minimum, and 256 GB minimum storage. High-speed internet access is needed for online sections and for homework. Please note: BCIT does not provide technical support for student's hardware or operating systems. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted. Class in session February 17 (Family Day). No class March 16 and 30.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe fundamental OOP concepts such as classes, objects, constructors, inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism and overloading.
- Apply design techniques using class diagrams to define classes and their relationships when solving a problem.
- Explain the difference between primitive types and reference types.
- Perform data validation with exceptions, methods, and constructors.
- Design first, implement, debug and write automated tests for object-oriented programs
- Write programs processing data using sources and sinks.
- Handle standard exceptions to write robust programs.
- Refactor a program by identifying opportunities to apply procedural abstraction
- Use collections and iterators.
- Explain the value of application programming interfaces (APIs) in software development.
- Apply fundamental best practices for OOP including packages.
- Contribute to a small-team code walkthrough.
- Move on to COMP 2511 Procedural Programming with C and COMP 2601 - Programming Fundamentals Part 3 (Objects).
Effective as of Winter 2022
Related Programs
Programming Fundamentals Part 2 (Java) (COMP 2501) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Applied Software Development (ASD)
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Computer Systems
Certificate Part-time
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