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
Cost
$544.99 - $583.74 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are three offerings of COMP 2501 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 48061
Duration
Sat Sep 10 - Sat Dec 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48061
- $544.99
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Dec 10 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Online |
Instructor
Jason Wilder
Course outline
Cost
$544.99
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.
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Please email cstpts@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. No class on October 8 (Thanksgiving) and November 12 (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 48063
Duration
Tue Sep 13 - Tue Nov 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 48063
- $544.99
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 - Nov 29 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Paul Mills
Course outline
Cost
$544.99
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.
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Please email cstpts@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
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 21 - Wed Dec 07 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 49533
- $583.74
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 - Dec 07 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 322 |
Instructor
Rana Al-Sammarraie
Course outline
Cost
$583.74
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours synchronous on campus. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted. The start and end dates have been changed from Wednesday, September 14 – November 30 to Wednesday, September 21 – December 7.
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 2023
Below are three offerings of COMP 2501 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 88465
Duration
Sat Jan 07 - Sat Apr 01 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88465
- $583.74
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 01 | Sat | 13:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 106 |
Instructor
Jason Wilder
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$583.74
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. 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. Course is 36 hours on campus. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted. Class is in session February 18 (Family Day). No class on March 18.
Status
CRN 88460
Duration
Tue Jan 10 - Tue Mar 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88460
- $570.88
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Mar 28 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 371 |
Instructor
Paul Mills
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$570.88
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
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Please email cstpts@bcit.ca for Departmental approval. Include your Student number (A0#) and COMP__ and preferred CRN __ and Program Declaration____. Course is 36 hours on campus. Students cannot attempt COMP 1516, COMP 2501, and COMP 2601 simultaneously. Late registration is not permitted.
Status
CRN 88462
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 88462
- $544.99
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Instructor
Paul Mills
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$544.99
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.
-
Please email cstpts@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
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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