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produce a line of PC packages based on the latter's Barbie and Hot Wheels toys. Patriot says the new PCs have been

toolboxes for modeling (deformations, 3D Digital Immersion's marketing manager, text, and illumination effects, for example), Bernie Aho, says Merlin 3D will be marketed rendering (including texture mapping, tex- to the high-end 3D market, while Merlin VR ture editing, and object painting) and anima-

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Council (NRC) explains that the number of developing, supporting or managing those tions of Microsoft and the NRC, Trotter adds private fr training schools is rapidly increas- items is what we are calling an IT job. that the types of jobs ITI graduates largely

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"What many people don't realize is that end up in are systems analysis, software ing in response to several studies that show growth projections for e<ommerce and information technology is important to a p plication development, microcomputer other commercial applications of inforina- almost all sectors of the economy, not just support spedalization, LAN (local area nettion technology that are "so large, and the computerwriented industries," says Levi- w ork)administrationandITconsuiting.

impacts so fundamental on all parts of the economy, that there's a very high level of consensusabout the importance of developing the human resources skills and talents that are needed." In other words, there's a

real shortage of qualified applicants for many ff jobs. Though actual statistics are difficult to

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studies suggesting that up to 40,000 IT jobs are currently unfilled in Canadadue to alack of appropriately trained and experienced candidates. On the more conservative side, the Software Human Resources Council (SHRC) of Canada estbnates a present short-

Lloyd. "Youcannot look at an industry today and not find applications of information P'nhtlc or lsrlvate schools? technology as a very important component Achieving a master's or even bachelor' s of that business. Even retail is becoming e- degree in any subject requires the kind of tail." time, expenseand dedication that many peoMoyer agrees:"Almost every job or career pie either can't or haven't the inclination to you can think of now has a computer corn- afford. This is where private IT training ponent toit. Takeshippingandreceivmg, for enters the picture. The word is out among example — youhavetoknowdatabaseopera- job seekers, and those seeking a career tion to keep trackof inventory and you have change, that IT is a burgeoning field of to knowhow tousethelntemet fordeliver- employment. Entrepreneurs are only too ies and making orders." happy to tap into this lucrative market.

But it's IT jobs specifically that are going Unfortunately, as the estabfishment of pribegging right now. Tracking by the NRC has vate training schools rapidly grows, sogrows identiTiedseverallT jobs that most urgently th e confusion among potential students

need to be Sled in Canada induding prod- (read: potential customers) as to how to uct development managers,systemsanalysts choose a school. Additionally, Dave Trotter, regional vice- and project managers. Levi-Lloyd notes a Continued onpage 32 president with Information Technology particular need for people with age of 20,000 "high-tech" workers.

Institute (ITI) — which operates six campuses a master's degree level of educa-

e scenario works something like this: in Canada and one in the U.S.— dtes statis- tion and three to five years of it is possible for you to enter a "conexperience. Microsoft has contest" with pnzes up to $110,000 a year ducted its own study and identifor life. But, In order to enteryou must give fied five ff job categories (idenup your current job for close to a year~nd tified by job title) that are most the cost of entering can be as high $23,000.

short of qualified candidates: project manager, technical con-

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cost upwards of $23,000 to enter some of the unfilled IT jobs in the U.S. today. Any of many private fI' training schools that have those numbers ought to be more than spnmg up acmss tile country, but some of encouraging for someone considering an IT those schoolshave a95 percent job placement rat~ IT j obs can pay upward of $110,0(6 per year. You will likely have to attend dasses 17 cevers a bio ocean fuII time for the duration of the most rigorous Essentially, the term IT encompasses all programs, but many accredited schoolsquali- aspects of managing andprocessinginformafy for the samegovernm ent student loan pro- tion in the computer age. Any job that grams as colleges and universities. involves working with computer hardwareor

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Nice worir if yon can get IT Continued from page2® "Our current public school systems are simply overwhelmed and underfunded and basically just can't keep the supply of qualified graduates up with demand," says LeviLloyd. "In the meantime, the private sector has seen a market opportunity and jumped in with exponential growth toward private sector IT training ranging from

small independent schools that teach a specific certification for a specific kind of software up to the very sophisticated m u l t i pl e ca m p us

schools, which offer highly comprehensive programs of IT training for just about all aspects of what's needed by potential employers." It is important to realize, however, that much of the

process that hampers colleges and universities is oriented toward q u ality c o n t rolensuring that th e c ourses offered, the course content and the method of instruc-

tion, are all of a standard that can be backed up by an accredited public institution. Private schools aren't bound

by those same regulations, so potential students should take a really close look at any

ties — I think they certainly have their

place — but what we' ve been able to do well is work collaboratively with industry to develop a curriculum based on what industry

wants today," he says. "And, in some cases, even what industry wants tomorrow. Of course, the technical skills are very important to the employers we deal with, but what's also critical, is that graduates have the soft skills. Employers want graduates to not only bring the technical abilities that they' ve learned to the company but also bring the ability to learn." McKelvey notes t h at with education that's oriented toward employment, "you need to have critical thinking, teamwork, communications, all of t hose t hings... b e c ause the

Up to 40,000 IT jobs are currently unfilled in

Canada due to a lack Of appropriately trained and experienced candidates.

employer specifically needs those skills from graduates."

As an example of meeting employer needs for soft skills, McKelvey cites how

CDI added a training module in customer care after a

request b y Com p aq Computer Corp. "What is

— Elf zebeth Moyer different between private Microsoft Skills 2000 and public IT training is that

private school before enrolling. There are plenty of schools out there advertising and promoting their business, but everyone should be aware that they might make promises they simply can't keep. This has become a very important consideration when selecting a school because employers are getting more sophisticated in identifying their needs as well as in assessing potential employees to fulfill those needs.

universities have an orientation around civics and history and that broader, more general education that we absolutely do not deal in," he says. The debate of university and college versus private IT training is somewhat moot at this point because all seem to agree that, at

least in IT careers, you are primarily judged in terms of your abilities as opposed to your. academic designation — it really boils down to whether you can do the particular job. "That's the application of s k ills," says McKelvey, "Success in IT is really centred on

Major employers, for example, have recognized the need for skills seemingly unrelated your willingness and ability to learn. You to IT in

t h eir high-potential employees. need a good foundation in math and an ori-

Referred to as "soft skills," these include such entation toward logic, and a desire to use abilities as critical thinking (the ability to technology to solve business problems." analyze a problem), communication (readMcKelvey points out that as many as 40 ing, writing and speaking effectively), inter- percent of CDI students arrive with some sigpersonal skills (the ability to work with or lead a team) and project management (time,

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resource and personnel management). Private sector schools have traditionally provided only specific training directed at specific software or IT applications, which left universities to provide "educated" as opposed to "trained" graduates. And the type and style of employment a graduate can expectcan be greatly infl uenced by whether or not they have those soft skills. But Bruce McKelvey, chief executive of CDI Education Corp.— one of Canada's leading private IT training corporations with 31 campuses across the country — explains how that situation is rapidly changing: "I would say the main advantage to attending a good private IT school is that you are dealing with

the application of skills that employers are looking for, not the theory of computing as taught by universities. Our customer is just as much the employer as the student, so we offer a program that is much shorter than the three or four years required by a university but that is much more focused on what

nificant college or university educationpartial o r f u l l d e grees and d i plomas. Unfortunately, their academic achievements didn't lead to the "employment outcome" they had hoped for. Trotter sees exactly the same dynamic at ITI. Many students are recent university graduates with liberal arts and even science degrees but just aren't able to get jobs that reflect their level of education. If you' re looking for a career, or looking to change the one you have now, or even looking to move further ahead in your cur-

rent employment, IT training will be one of the smartest investments you' ll likely ever make because it looks like employers are just

waiting to snap you up or promote you on graduation day.

A booklet worth getting The Institute for Computer Studies (a division of CDI) has published an excellent booklet that explores all of these points in greater detaiL Entitled The One Guide: The Canadian Guide to the World of Information

Technology, it can be ordered over the Web at the employer wants. ITI's Trotter, not surprisingly, echoes that httpitwww.theinstitute.ca or by directly contactopinion: "I wouldn't want to bash universi- ing a CDI campus. 0

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you are considering, especially its his-

tory of graduate job piacement. And not just jobs, but IT jobs of the kind you' re interested in. A school may have a 90-plus

Take the time to look at the learning environment of the school as well as the students w'ho are currently attendDetermine if it "feels" like the right enviment for you,

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scoo

Some people forget to look at start graduate and start job hunting at exactly the

and finish dates. Is there flexibility in the dates you start and finish the program? This can be important in your job search. It will make a difference if you

same time as hundreds of others — which is what happens annualiy with college and uni-

versity grads. — RossMacDonald

percent placement rate but any proportion of that could be in t h e retail industry, where the only thing IT-related about the job is operating a computerized cash register. Check the curriculum of your potential schools to see if basic foundation skills (reading, writing, mathematics) are required for entry or are included in the course content. If basic literacy isn't insisted upon, for example, you may be looking at a school that is only concerned with collecting tuition fees instead of providing proper career training.

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chances are good that you will encounter

It makes it easier for agencies to market

such an agency. As a technical recruiter in

specific skills and abilities, especially in IT

make promises they don't d eliver on.

the IT sector, I have advised many candidates on their job search strategies. following are 10 suggestions for working with a technical

where spedalized skills lead to opportunities that are in high demand. Elaborate on your

Research us as you would any other compa-

agency in your IT job hunt. 1. Resumes Agencies are blasted with resumes daily. The most important aspect of a resume is its completeness. Make sure all dates, job descriptions, references, education, syntax and work history details are correct, cohesive and current. Content is more important than presentation and you should spend the bulk of your time on the work experience and projects sections of the resume. If you' re having difficulty drumming up

Successful technical agencies will ask the candidates the right questions to match job seekers to appropriate placements. Know the following information before you contact

any agency:

Salary: minimum, per year, per hour, per contract, and range. Relocation: preferred and alternatives. details, ask your former employer (or your Travel: maximum distance for commutcurrent one. . . d iscretely) about your job ing, and on the job, function and duties. Human resources • Jo b type: contract, permanent, contract

departments (if you have access to one) usu-

to permanent, consulting, or projects.

Ti m eline: when can you be available for interviews and to start a job, • W ork environment team, telecommutresume; keen recruiters know when resumes ing, manufacturing, or product development. are truly genuine or when they' ve been plagiarized out of a book of "1,001 Best Generic Resumes." 6. Don'tInterview ally have a bank of job descriptions that may be helpful. But this does not give you license to copy and paste these templates into your

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One of the greatest obstacles (and disheartening outcomes) with any staffing is the candidate that meets all the qualifications on paper, but fails miserably at an interview. Let your recruiter know if you have had previous interviewing experience. If skillsets employers are looking for (although you are a newbie or have difficulty with this may depend on the specialization of the interviews, a good technical recruiter will call you in for a face-to-face meeting prior agency recruiters), The best course of action is to absorb and t o setting any appointments with t h e incorporate as many domains of knowledge client. One effective way t o i m press your as possi ble and assume aglobalapproach to learning. In the information age the more prospective employer is to know as much you know, the more you will be rewarded, about them as they know about you.

The rapid pace of technological change makes it difficult to guide candidates on specific career and skiliset choices. Agencies can assist you in identifying the key areas of "hot" IT development and the types of

both professionally and financially. 3. lieve a purpose and a plan A "job in the IT sector" can mean just about

anything, so having a clear objective is imperative in any job hunt. Have a set job

ny you are considering working for. Talk to

strengths and dte examples from previous others in your field who have had experience work experiences, You never know if what with agencies, gauge their results and levels you' ve done is exactly what your prospective of satisfaction. employer is looking foe S. Don't be shy, 5. Defineyour profile market and sell yourself Much like the principle behind the Internet, the more links you create with technical recruiters, the more exposure you will have on the job front. Getting your name out there with frequency will increase the likelihood that a need for your talents will be recognized by a technicalagency. Don't be afraid to toot your own horn; at the very least you will be remembered when it really matters.

9. Se honest, your name lson the line In the fierce IT sector, it is very easy to com-

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1 0. If you don't knew . . . a s k Most good technical agencies are receptive to questions from their candidates. When you don't ask something that concerns you it may be detrimental to your candidacy. Research what they do, their philosophy, his- A sk questions about t h e a g ency, i t s tory, awards, competitors, etc. As much as recruiters, clients, services, the candidates the may be interested in your can- they haveplaced and the types and numdidacy you have to show them you' re inter- bers of IT opportunities on stock. Think like ested in them as welL a scout and be prepared for the quest ahead. 0

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vice rom t e insi ers Irnce NcKelvey of CDI suggests looking at how well established a school is-how long it has been in operation and what its reputation is — asa good indicator of a qua!Ity school. He also suggests you speak to potential employers and graduates of different schools to see if either has benefited from a particular program. eOne should never make a determination after looking at one school's offering," he says. "Always look at two or three programs that are available." Ann Levi-Lloyd of the NIC suggests that: "For your long-tean future career, getting at least a master's degree from a university is key. Whether you do it first or later doesn't matter. This is where it would be ideal if the private sector schools were better linked, or laddered,

Caveat emptor No matter what school you choose to attend, you have to be aware of what you' re getting at the outset. It is quite possible to spend a lot of money on IT training and come away

something of value to its students: "Employers On the other hand, you can get very good tell me that a certification gets you into the value too. Maosoft's Moyer suggests that interview, but it's attitude and who you are as graduating with some sort of certification is a a person that is going to get you the job.e — Ross MacDonaM very good Indication that the school is offering with very little that is useful career-wise.

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"Hiring from newspapers is a thing of the past." — Teri McNaughton, PMC-Sierra e stance of PMC-Sierra, a prominent B.C.-based semiconductor company typifies the new world of recruitment, where traditional hiring through want ads is

dead or dying. "Two years ago, the Internet accounted for zero percent of all our hires,

Today it accounts for 2S percent of all hires," says Teri McNaughton, PMC-Sierra's employment services manager. "It is a more legitimate means of searching for a job — and applying. We currently receive 90 percent of all our resumes online." Some companies, like Sirius Consulting Group Inc.— an job placement contractor

specializing in government IT jobs, primarily in Ontario and the Maritimes, that does about $15 million in business annuallydon't use the newspapers at all. When The Computer Paper asked what percentage of jobs were placed online, K.C. Parker, the director of finance and operations said, "the simple answer is 100 percent. All of our postings are online. Sirius stopped advertising our postings in print media at least two years ago."

24/7 )ob board There are many ways in which the Net has changed job postings and applications but the recent development of Web sites devoted to jobs has been the most significant, and it has also fundamentally changed hiring. "Online job boards have completely rein-

vented staffing procurement," says Yves Lermusiaux, chief of research at iLogos

Internet Intelligence (htlp J/www.ilogos,corn), a Montreal-based research company. "Canada in particular is rapidly moving from traditional recruitment to the various high-tech tools that the Web can supply." In a paper entitled Achieving Results with Internet Recruiting, published in February

1999, il ogos researchers say Monster.ca (hilp J/www.monster.ca) is the most popular job site, with 29 percent of the companies polled saying they had used it for recruitment. The

study also found 26 percent of those polled had used Career Mosaic (hltp Jtwww.careormosaic.corn), five percent had used CareerBridge (http: //www.careerbridgo.corn) and nine percent had used Job Shark (httpihyww.jobshark.corn). When iLogos researchers rated the number of visitors per day as a way of measuring career Web sites, Monster.ca came out on top

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At Comdex Canada, TCP's sister publication the Canadian Computer Wholesaler announced the winners of its TEC

Crafting a new standard

lecturer and writer on subjects including

(Technically Excellent Canadian) awards. The five individuals, chosen byTCPand CCW editors from reader nominations, are not all 'm Bray has played a key role in devel-

household names, but their technological innovations are having significant impact — both at home and abroad.

index alone taking up nine pages). replace HTML (hypertext markup language) Among its other attributes, XML is more as the standard for authoring documents for flexible (users can create their own tags) and the World Wide Web. And he's doing it from allows for such functions as having links his basement. point to multiple documents. It is also effiThe Vancouver-based consultant, entre- dent, with the ability to re-usedocument preneur, developer and writer is co-editor of fragments so they need only be transmitted the XML Specification for the World Wide once, and it's international, supporting ail Web Consortium (W3C), the international alphabets and including a method to signal body that sets the standards for the Web, what languages and encoding are being used. XML (extensible markup language) is XML is also an open standard: no individual described as simpler than alternative author- or company owns it and it can be read by ing languages — the specification takes up most current versions of Web browsers. fewer than 40 pages, whereas the specificaThe Web site for Bray's consulting vention for HTML 4.0 now tops 360 pages (the ture, Textuality Services

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ties. The group [of clients] includes large and small technology vendors and large-scale B.C. Gas, Daimler-Benz, the European

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technology beyond U.S. and Canadian borders, But because of the project's location encryption, contributions have been integrated into OpenBSD from participants in several countries, i n cluding A ustralia, Sweden, N o rway, G r eece, A r gentina, Germany and the U.K. The Canadian home base allows these participants to access the OS to which they contributed and participate further in its development. Every six months, the OpenBSD Project issues a release on CD-ROM, for which it charges a small fee to cover the publishing costs and to help support the project. De Raadt, who works full-time on OpenBSD

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packets from being "sniffed" (read) as they travel through cyberspace. Using this technology effectively offers the security of an intranet over a dialup Internet connection, "OpenBSD is the only host OS to build IPsec as a protocol in the OS," says Louis Bertrand, an OpenBSD representative. De Raadt was born in South Africa and moved toCanada in 1977 when he was nine. He has a BSc in computer science from the University of Calgary. When he does manage to take a break from the complexities of coding and oversee-

Reference. These buttons offer access to more than 300,000 entries in the built-in references, which include the X-Portal Atlas, American Heritage Dictionary, Columbia Encyclopedia, Wall Street Words, Barron's business dictionaries and Information Please almanacs. X-Portal accepts both natural language and Boolean queries. The X-Portal addition t o In t e rnet Explorer is just one of several products using X-Portal technology. The line will range from

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their joint inventions. Zaghloul has four North American patents and another five filed or pending (many jointly held or filed with Fattouche). Of their many inventions, Zaghloul says it is a wideband modification of OFDM (orthogonal division frequency multiplexing) that "could be the ultimate enabler of wirelesspersonal communication — communication with anyone, anywhere, anytime." The technology, W-OFMD, eliminates or manages problems of high cost

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(Microsoft Excel), and ability to read files in common scripting language for integration. integration. Again, both vendors have spared HTML format (Microsoft Word) — where one A number of developers are building mod- no effort to make their suite Internet ready. vendor achieves a significant lead over the ules using VBA that reside within a program And this wave has all the makings of a tradiother.

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Microsoft Excel. These aden programs may Suite Integration link to external applications like accounting As the opportunity to leap ahead with any programs or contact managers (Peachtree tools also tend to be lower. single program diminishes, integration Accounting or Symantec's ACT, for examThere are only three or~ i i e e t editing becomes more important. Here again, the ple). of SGML/XML markup language (Corel two products are neafiy in lock step. But even more important is the trend for WordPerfect), support for OLAP processing For example, both suites use VBA as the individual organizations to develop pro-

modules store data in HThNXML-based Web format and Gm convert between native and Web formats. For now, WordPerfect

Office 2000 can only go one way~ut to HTML But there is a catch here. An article in a

popular U.S. computer magazine says, "you PowerPoint, or suite applications. Doing this can now publish almost any document, speeds up development because great pre- spreadsheet, or calendar to the Web without

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scripting tool, not only within the suites but also for accessing any Windows programs in general; The resulting introduction of VBA macros and other small business templates is

a sign of good things to come.

Meanwhile, the core programs have become more polished, better integrated and tion, Perfect Expert help integration, and con- nearly equivalent in basic functionality. So, all things being rieariy equal — especially for text sensitive menus and property bars. But I really look forward to tighter inte- the home and small business user — this gration of features across the suites. The VBA Scottish-French, Scottish-Polish reviewer has scripting capabilities of both suites lays the to look at price. And with the street prices for foundation for this, now let's see how well Corel Word Perfect 2000 (which also they stand and deliver. Integration and ease includes Dragon Naturally Speaking) being of use is improving, but the base functional- nearly half that of Microsoft Office 2000, ity (word processing, spreadsheet, presenta- Corel's suite is very compelling. tions, and database) has stayed the same for But if you want top-of-the-line excelthree or four revisions of the suites. That sit- lence, more robustness (both suites were uation is also changing — whether it's for the very good, but Microsoft's programs were better is for you to decide. more reliable in our testing) and the standard in corporate usage, pay the extra and go Microsoft. 0 Conduslon Despite the fact that both suites grew again with the addition of several new modules, Jacques Surveyer Is a computer consultant and can Corel and Microsoft are turning their atten- be reachedat jbsurv©Inforamp.net.

Suite features we liked Microsoft Office 2000 Nord • Tooibars can be stacked to fit on one line. • Document review tells by whom and whenan edIt was done. • Text boxes can belinked sotext flows continu• • •

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caps. Ability to collect and paste many items to and from the clipboard. Has multi-page view for overview edits and quick navigation.

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Toggle to view and work in full screen mode. Trl-level conditional formatting of cells based on value. PIvot Table link to OULPand Web-enhanced outPut.

Corel WordPerfect Office2000 WordPerfect • HInts pop up for every menu item describing what It does. • Synonyms are a pull-down item In the toolbar. • Use mouse to autoscroII through a document. • Broad XML editing with good XML tutorial. • Block-make-It-fIt allowscompressing segments of taxi. • Propedy taolbar changeswIth each object to edIt.

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Personal views ofsharedworkbooks.

PowerPoint • TrIpaneframesviewof workspace. • Masters for notes and handouts as well as slides. • Auto-fit text Into slide page. • Convenience of setting animation propeNesof objects.

Coiel Presentations • Finer control andmoreoptions in exporting slides to Web. • Multiple keystrokes for triggering various slide actions. • Slide/object properties collected onto tabbed dIa•

Access • UpsIzIng wizard moves data to SQLSewer. • UnIcodesupport for multiple languages. • AutoCorrect fixes side effects of renaming objects.

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o ers, i c roso t TORONTO (NB) — Rogers Communications Inc. and Microsoft Corp. are teaming up to create interactive TV in Canada. The two industry giants have inked a series of agreements to work together to expedite deployment of interactive television services to millions of Canadian couch potatoes. The deal will provide cable subscribers with the benefits of a combination of software, Internet technology and new broadband digital networks. Microsoft representative Sallie McDonald said the software giant is making substantial investments in the cultivation of broadband TV internationally. "We believe in broadband development," she said. "Microsoft wants to see consumers have access as quickly as possible to the

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Nextel, Concentric, Hong Kong Telecom and Portugal Telecom SA. C anadian television viewers will b e offered a range of next-generation digital services combining Internet interactivity with interactive video and audio programming and enhanced broadcast services operating through advanced set-top boxes. A phased rollout of products and services

is planned to begin next year. The agreement seesRogers, this country' s

largest cable provider, licence both the Microsoft TV client software and Microsoft TV Server software to support at least one million advanced set-top boxes. The two partners will work together to customize the Microsoft TV P l atform Adaptation Kit (Microsoft TVPAK) software to Rogers' needs Internet and other services that will become and plan the development of new digital seravailable through the development of inter- vices, the companies say. The advanced television services will active broadband networks. Microsoft is 100 draw on c o ntent p rovided by Rogers, percent committed to working with both telecommunications companies, cable TV Microsoft and a variety of Canadian and other content suppliers and include a Rogers companies, and ISPs around the world to enable them to deliver and manage a wide branded email product. The deal will see Microsoft invest $600 range of new network services to their cusmillion in Rogers. Rogers says the agreetomers." She listed several other partnerships ments will help the company provide its cusMicrosoft has formed to broaden interactive tomers with earlier access to a broader range television a v ailability. T h ese i n c l ude of advanced Internet and television services over its broadband network Rogers currentWirelessKnowledge, Qwest, UPC, N T L, BT/Concert, Rhythms, NorthPoint, AT6rT, ly operates one of the most integrated and

advanced cable networks in North America with two-way capability covering 89 percent of the 2.8 million homes it passes. "This agreement is an important mile-

stone in a long and successful working relationship between Rogers and Microsoft," Rogers Communications president and chief executive Ted Rogers said of the announcement. "Through this relationship with Microsoft, the worldwide leader in software

to rich interactive Canadian content and entertainment and to the most advanced television services in the world." Microsoft chair and chief executive, Bill Gates said, "By using Microsoft's television platform, Rogers will be able to deliver new services that fully utilize the broadband i n fr a structure, t he r e by enabling a great information, entertainment and communications experience for

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PC or Mac? room, and the whole thing can be folded up For many users this won't be an issue because T his is an age-old question, and one which is a n d tucked under the bed when not in use. once they have a functional system in front always up for debate. For a while it looked The downside? Notebooks are typically of them, they won't worry like Apple machines were a bad far m ore expensive than similarly equipped What about sound and video? Users who want a computer for doing high- about what else they can l ong-term investment, but the d e sk top versions, and are far more easily resolution multimedia work (digital photo add to it. This is the essence introduction of the iMac made d r op ped, broken, or stolen. If you want the editing, or CAD, for example) will want to of the iMac, which delivers A pple's product l i n e t he m a ximum i n p e r formance, a d e sktop hottest thing going. get a card capable of a high resolution and a pretty much everything machine will be a better buy. For example, high refresh rate. The same goes for those you might need in one The iMac continues to sell t h e m ost powerful Pentium II notebook comwho want to play games, as today's newest handy package. w ell, both to longtime Mac p u t e r processor runs at 366 MHz, while 450 There's a movement games are very video-intensive. f ans and to converts from the M H zversions are available to desktop PCs, Those planning to use the computer for towards this all-in-one PC world. The biggest prob- E ven when comparing desktop and notel ems many people have with b o o kPCs ofthe same processorspeed, noteword processing may need little more than a approach on the PC side t he iMac are related to hardware b o o k-sized components are often slower basic video card — although better video with the introduction m o t h erboards l imitations: no floppy drive in th a ntheir desktop PC equivalents, and these cards will provide a more stable image. This of will be very important to you after you' ve u sing th e 8 1 0 t he machine, the inability to up- c o r n ponents may not be able to handle all stared at your monitor day after day while chipset, w h ich s ize the monitor, the slightly less- t h e same tasks. Because they are closed syshave audio and t han-perfect keyboard and t e r s, n future expandability will be either writing that mid-term essay. Likewise with sound cards: those plan- v ideo built right in t o mouse, the lack of upgrade impossible or quite expensive. ning to do multimedia work with sound, or cut costs. slots, and the fact that th e Recently, manufactuiers have begun to That said, there will always be a who want to play games should consider a only peripheral ports are USB market notebook computers as "desktop higher-performance card. Many users may be group of users who love to get their hands (although an Ethernet port is r e placements." Within a broad range of tasks completely satisfied with an e ntry-level into the box and add new components. standard on all iMacs). you might want a computer to do, this is a Some of these issues are addressed fai r description, because today's notebook sound card, however, if they only plan to use There are some important things for these users to keep in mind. w ith the open-architecture of t h e it for listening to CDs. (As a testament to the can do many of the First, the iMac is an Power PC machines, but some of the quality of e ven b udget sound same tasks performed enclosed device, and potential problems remain. From a cards, Creative Labs is still selling • by a desktop machine. componentsmay onlybe software perspective, there's still far lots of Sound Blaster 16 cards The notebook will not added tothe machine by more available for the Windows uniand it was released eight years ' be the best choice if you plugging them into the verse,.although the success of the ago!) ! want maximum procesUSB ports. Mac fans who iMac has sparked a resurgence in softWith both the audio and video, sor performance or have w ant t o t in k e r a n d ware for the Mac OS. 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hook aH the pieces up! Remember that the printer cable Ls generally not included with your printer, If you have more than two things to plug in, a power bar becomes a necessity. Don't forget floppies, Zip disks, and paper for your printeri Make sure a mouse pad is included. If you worry about the little stuff up front, it' ll mean a lot less hassle once you start the school year. The power bar should not be confused with a UPS device, although you may find some inexperienced salespeople will try to

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Computers foreducation sampler you'd think. That usually still means a couple onboard (eliminating pesky component swap- inch active display, a 466 MHz Celeron Continuedfrom page 77 thousand dollars for an entry-level model, so it ping). As a bonus, the SoundX 5200 has exter- processor, 64 MB of RAM and a 4 GB hard Undoubtedly, some users will want more may not be the best solution for everyone. nal CD audio controls, allowing the user to drive. Both the CD-ROM and floppy drives fit than basic models offer. By using the traditional 440BX motherboards, manufacturers give the users more control over the audio

Sceptre's new SoundX 5200 is aimed specifically at the back-to-school audience. The standard configuration of the new model and video components, support the Pentium features a 380 MHz K6-III processor from III chip, and offer more room to add addi- AMD, 32 MB of RAM, a 4 GB hard drive, and tional components down the road. a high-quality 12.1-inch TIT display. The flopOne of the models in Empac's Azure line py and CD-ROM drives are in one compact goes exactly that route, using a 500 MHz unit, which means everything you need is Pentium HI chip and 128 MB of RAM. The hard drive is a smaller 6.4 GB and it opts for a 48x CD-ROM drive instead of DVD technology. On the other hand, the multimedia c omponents are m or e p o werful, w i t h Creative's Graphic Blaster and Sound Blaster

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Since that early success, Creative has not only introduced a series of more advanced sound cards, but has tried its luck in other areas of personal computing, including graphics acceleration, CD-ROM and DVD drives, and modems. It seems only natural then that a company that offers so many PC components would bundle them together in a package of its own. And that's predsely what Creative Labs has done.

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the front of the machine that makes the machine a more user-friendly multimedia appliance. Although a few other manufacturers have relocated some of the ports to the front of the machine, the Blaster PC goes all out. Behind a sliding door at the bottom of the front panel, the user has access to USB, audio input/output, joystick, MIDI, SPDIF video and optical ports. Although not included on the machine we looked at, there is also accommodation for FireWire. And as if that wasn't enough, the machine comes with a built-in FM tuner, allowing you to listen to your favorite radio station on your PC! The machine's performance was top notch. We tested it using our regular benchmarking software, BAPCo's Sysmark 98, and it obtained an overall rating of 197 (19S for Office Productivity and 200 for Content Creation). DVD playback was excellent, with a smooth picture and minimal artifacting. The $2,399 model we tested has a twoyear warranty. Overall, Empac and Creative have put together a nice package that is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the evolution of the PC into a household's central multimedia appliance. 0

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complete reports, answer email, play computer games and generally keep their lives ate more room, but that means leaning in order. back when you are trying to work, which Well, I am sorry to burst your bubble. It feels a little unnatural and uncomfortable. just ain't so. As someone who has bought You can tilt the keyboard section up toward into that image and who at times helped to you, which creates a rather odd typing tilt. foster it, I have to admit life is just not like Or you can simply give up and forget about that. As I write this, I am on a plane traveling between Dallas and New Orleans. And I have to tell you it is no picnic. Seats on modem aircraft are small, and while the

ro uctivi because airlines are doing so much code- became ableto hunt and peck very, very sharing and flight rescheduling that they quickly. I even became fast enough to take ensure most flights are completely packed, leaving little likelihood that you will have empty seats beside you.

notes at press conferences directly onto the keyboard of my handheld or notebook computer, while the typing class graduates were still scribbling away with pen and

Some options There are a couple of other strategies to pursue, however, if you really want to be able to use your computer and are not lucky enough to get a bulkhead seat. One

paper.

of these is to use a sub-notebook or hand-

But I digress. The point of this little dia-

tribe is simply to let you know that if you are, like me, a graduate of the hunt and peck school, then you may have a better chance of being productive with a small handheld computer keyboard than the tra-

held computer, which typically is small enough that you won't face these chal- ditional typist. Such typists have often lenges. This assumes you are able to work reported to me that they feel uncomfortusing the computer until the plane lands. I know not everyone faces this problem. with the small keyboard and screen offered able and cramped because they can't fit all If you are extremely svelte and find your-

self getting lost in the cavernous space of space between seats is minimal the screens an aircraft seat, then perhaps this scenario on notebook computers are getting ever will never apply to you. Alternatively, you larger. may be wise enough to have snagged a This means that when you flip open bulkhead seat (the one at the front of the your computer to begin working — and main cabin) so no one is sitting in front of then the person in front of you decides to you. The only disadvantage to this position recline their seat — the bottom section of is that you cannot flip up the armrest your notebook computer tends to jam you between the seats because it contains your in the stomach. This happens because the table tray. So, on a night flight during back of this person's seat will press on the which you may want to lie across several top of your notebook screen and push your seats, assuming no one else is sitting in notebook back toward you. Only a few options are then open to you, You can recline your seat to try to cre-

your row, you cannot do so. In my experience, however, this is becoming an increasingly irrelevant issue

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their fingers on the keyboard at the same time. The final option here is not to bother

bringing a computer at all. Some airlines, such as Air Canada, are now offering IBM ThinkPad notebook computers for use by passengers in business class. They are designed to allow users to try out games and other entertainment software while in

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continually upgrade those skills, The IT industry and the technologies supporting it change so rapidly that a person's capacity to leam and develop new skills is as important as the technologicai skills they bring to a company. More and more workplaces are

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services of Web development companies and IT consultants. So, market demand is clear enough. What is not so clear is how to become qualified to enter that market, and once there, how to stay on top.

The "experience gap" A common hurdle faced by many new IT workers is the experience gap.Job postings commonly ask for "'minimum five years experience," intimidating newly graduated students.

But bear in mind this requirement often refiects an employer's need for assurance that the candidate can work in the fast-paced IT environment. They want employees who can adapt to change in addition to having the relevant technical experience. What employers «rant There are ways, however, to bridge the experience gap. Many Being quallfied" for the IT industry used to mean having technical mentors encourage new IT workers to gain experience on their own abiBty alone. There was little or no requirement to know business or if they can't get it in the workplace right away. Managing friends' (or organizational processes or to develop new skills outside of the your own) Web sites, exploring the Internet or acting as a"freelance" demands of the job. Not so any more. help desk support person for charitable organizations will all help

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your computer, There's a lot to leam. Keeping notes will you down" the way some well-known popular operating nears the pavement as we prepare help you remember things and track your progress. systems do. a pre-installation checklist. (Note: Also, be prepared to invest time in serious reading of our example distribution is the both print and online material. Linux comes with a large Cempatabllltycheck $1.99 Cheapbytes edition of Red Hat 6.0, which you can cargo of documentation and the Internet provides even Suffidently warmed up? Let's get started. The most imporget from hlipJhiww.chaapbytes.corn.) more There are many well-written books on Linux and tant thing to do right now is take a complete hardware Let's get started with a philosophical warmup exercise. Unix and you should start building a reference library. A inventory of your target FC. You need to know exactly Take a deep breath and think about your approach to learning Linux. If I were to offer a single bit of advice, it

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http: //www.tcp.ca/1 999/9905/training/training/train ing.html). What changes havebeen madel' When you' re editing someone else's document, it's handy to be able to make the changes visible so the other person can see what you' ve done. Word has tools to help you do this. They are particularly valuable because the changes you make are marked up in the document and saved with it. This allows each change to be accepted or rejected individually, or all changes to be accepted or rejected at one time, during final editing. When you think about it, most changes to a document can be thought of in terms of adding or deleting text — and this is exactly how Word's change tracking function works. It marks any text you add by coloring and underlining it and it marks text you delete by

Changes and select Accept All, answer Yes when you' re asked "Do you want to accept all remaining changes without reviewing them?" and select Close. Your document will be instantly updated with the changes permanently i n cluded and t h e m a r kings removed. To reject all the changes (reinstate all

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T he s tax of the lan a memory and/or permanently on hard disk. For storage efficiency and runtime speed, difvery programming language has some ferent types of variables can be used in a VB elements that you must know by program. There are 12 different variable heart — like knowing a core vocabulary types that can be grouped into two major in a spoken language. Sure you can look categories: numeric and other spedal types. In addition, by using the Type statement words up in a dictionary, but things go a lot faster if you know a core vocabulary by heart. you can create your own variable type (and It used to be one could commit the whole of will do so in l ater tutorials on database a language like C or FORTRAN and all theh access). But here are all the VB variable types APIs to memory, but with Visual Basic's defined using VB syntax. (Remember, a com(VB's) large syntax and huge API —which ment in VB is any line beginning with an now includes more of the native Windows apostrophe, or all the text after an apostroSDK — it has become a superhuman task. phe. In the following descriptlons, we' ve So here are four essential parts of the VB used this convention to mark the explanata. syntax that you should know and under- ry notes for each type, as a bit of recognition practice for you.) stand very well: 1. All of the variable types (integer, string, Numeric types etc.) and when to use them. 2. The naming and scope conventions for Dim cByteas Byle Dedares "cByte" as one byte numeric value ranging from zero to 255. variables. 3. All of the commands in Visual Basic's Used in bit/byte manipulations. syntax that control flow of operations Dim lp as Integer Dedares "Ip" as a numeric variable of two bytes whose values can range (for, if/then, etc.). 4. How parameters are passed and treated between -32768 to 32767. Use Integers for loop variables, counters and small table when used in subroutines. indexes. This tutorial will touch on some of these Dim Lvsl as Long Dedares "Lval" as a whole critical elements of VB syntax with a Timer number of four bytes with a range between -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. Use Longs VB program. for indexes into large tables, file I/O, and other VB counters. Visual Basic variables All programs manipulate values contained in Dim Bucksas Currency Dedares "Bucks" as variables. Variables are stored temporarily in a numeric variable of 10 bytes with high calBy Jacques Surveyer

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type for calculations involving money and fixed dedmal point accuracy. Currency calculations are about as fast as Longs. Dim dontijse as Single Dedares "dontUse" as a single predslon floating point variable. Use Double rather than Single except where demanded by VB/Wmdows API. Double is more accurate and even runs about 10 to 20 percent faster than Single. Dim Realone as Double Dedares "Realone" as a double predsion floating point variable of eight bytes that can range from -1.79769313486232E308

Object variable of four bytes. Objects will be used in advanced topics. Dim dYsr as Variant Declares "dVar" as a Variant variable of minimum 16 bytes in length. Variants, as the name implies, can store date, numeric, string or object/reference values. It is the default variable type. The tradeoff with Variants is their flexibility and ease of use versus storage size, cost and speed disadvantage (about three times slower than Integer or Longs, and four to six times

slower than Doubles). Variants also have the nagging aMity to camouflage bugs in coding. Use carefully. Dim obj'Fypeas File Dedares "objType" as the VB predefined object-type File. In VB for

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Linux supports most Intelxompatible Cyrfx and AMD chipsets. What type and size is your hard disk (IDE, SCSI)? How much space can you afford to devote to Linux? What kind of CD-ROM drive do you have (IDK, KSI or an older type)? If older, what brand and model? What typeand brand of mouse do you have (PS/2, serial, bus-mouse)? How many buttons does it have? What brand of video card do you have? How much video memory is on it? What hnd of keyboard do you use? Standard 101 or something else? What hnd of monitor do you have? interlaced, nonmterlaced? Do you know its vertical and horizontal resolution capabilities? (You did keep the manual for your monitor didn't you:-)?) Do you have a modem? If so, what kind? (Winmodems do not work with Linux. If you have one of these you' ll need to replace it with a real modem). Will your Linux box be Inert of a local area network (LAN)? If so, what brand and modelof network card do you have? What will be your hostname, domain

- name, IP address, netmask, default gateway, and nameservers? Do you have a SCSI adapter? If so, what brand and model? You often need to know its le and memory addresses. What is the brand name and model of your sound card? What bend and model is your printer? If you' re currently running Windows 95 or 98, you can get quite a bit of this information by going to the Control Panel, and opening System, then Devices. Got all that written down? Great. Now go

to the Web site of your Linux distribution (if Red Hat 6.0, go to htlpJ/Www.redhatcom), find the hardware compatibility list, and see if you have compatible hardware. Linux can be used on a wide range of PC hardware, but it' s not yet as comprehensive as Windows, so make sure you don't try to install using unsupported components. Peelsarlng yosN hard delve Next, decide where Linux is going to be installed on your system. You need 400 to S00 MB for a basic workstation with GUI and

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3. Seminar courses are not included. 4. Course will be repeated on an 'Audit' basis only, the original mark will not be altered.

Generally, classes at oil sites run for three hours per night, one or two nights a week, Monday through Friday. Classes normally begin: Bumaby:

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Computer Systems Technology, Part-time Studies is proud to offe over 200 individual courses every term, most of which are for credit and can be applied towards a certificate or diploma.

Most of our certificates are available through night school and some can be completed within two years. We offer certificates ranging from those for the first-time computer user through to advanced specialty programs for experienced networking and programming professionals. Please see the appropriate section in this flyer that details all of our current certificates. Check the individual courses and prerequisites carefully to find a program that best meets your needs. You should contact Program Advising for more details and program approvals. BCIT is here to help you gain confidence and build competence in technology. You may apply to all of our programs at various times throughout the year. Courses can be as short as one day. Many are 6 weeks and most are 12 weeks in length.. Some of our courses are also offered on weekends. We even have course offerings downtown starting weekdays at 6 AM, for early birds who like to get a head start on their day. New courses are launched constantly and existing courses are updated regularly to keep up with market trends in the industry. We also have industry driven special programs that run full time on weekdays from 8:30 to 4:30 from six months to a year. For post- graduate students the Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems degree is available. Please see the BTech section for complete details. We hope that you find the information in this publication useful and we urge you to register early. Some of our courses are filling now. You may register in person at our Downtown and Burnaby locations, by phone, by fax or on-line, via the Internet. All of our courses require that you have a minimum of BC High School English or its equivalent. Please read the details i~ our policy information section regarding prerequisites, withdrawals and refunds.

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Classes being held on Saturday or Sunday normally begin at 09:00. Other times will be specifically shown in the course listing.

Many individuals possessskills and knowledge, which ore equivalent to the requirements of various BCIT courses but which are not presently recognized by a post-secondary educational institution. Individuals who successfully demonstrate that they have this competence could be awarded appropriate academic credit on the basis of an assessment of their learning. To leam whether this service applies to you, the fee structure, or to apply for assessment, contact the PIA Coordinator, by e-mail

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CST/PTS currently has these four available through Distance Education. More are planned for next yeor.

To register please coll (604) 451-6733.

Most courses will require texts or supplies that should be purchased during the first session of the course. Course fees do not normally include texts or supplies. Errors and Omissions excepted.

The withdrawal dates are typically the business day prior to your second class, for twelve-week courses. Please see our Web site for the complete refund policy.

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The oampuier has made it possible to store, manipulate, retrieve and analyze vast quantities of data and information at high speed, so it is widely used in data processing, business achvities and as a management tool. hAainffame mmputers, minimmputers and personal computers are now commonly used in the business world. It is the human c4ement that determines the degree of success in any mmputer application. Because the career aims of individuals, will vary, the Computer Systems Technology offers several Associate Certiricates, a Certilicate af Technology, and a Diplomo through Port-time Studies. If help is required, contact a program advisor. Computer Systems Technology, Part-time Studies, offers computer murses in a variiety of areas from the very beginning level up to a Bachelor of Technology.

Computer Basics

• Complete Basic Cluslercourses. • Complete Associate Certificate in Introductory Programming (approx. 2 years) • Complete Associate Certificate in Introductory Computer Information Systems(approx. 2 years) • Certificate of Technology • Diploma A program advisor must first approve each and every certificate program. After a satisfactory completion of each program and a valid program approval, a certificate will be issued.

Prerequisite Exemptions If you wish to apply for an exemption from a required prerequisite you must either: a) Submit sufficient documentation to the program advisor, at least six weeks prior to registration. Documentation should include official transcripts and course outlines or a letter from your employer outlining present iob duties and functions, or b) Contact the PLA advisor.

Inveshgates haw to turn on the mmputer, what is Windaws, word-procztssing, spreadsheeis 8 databases.

Office Efficiency and Skills Non credit one-day intensive seminar training onlearning your computer,Windows, Offfce and other applications such as Microsoft Offfce (Word, Excel, Access, PbwerPbint).

Office Computer Applications Provides in-depth training on mony applications such as hAicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowsrPoint), Microsoft Project, and Accounting applications.

'IfItfeekend Technology Seminars These seminars are designed to address the requirements of today's working IT professionals with small doss sizes to maximize time efficiency. Faculty members are all working IT professionals with exceptional expertise.

Computer Programming Begins with a course in techniques and methods to write

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Students are strongly recommended to have English reading, writing and speaking skills that are equivalent to grade 12 in British Columbia. A Program Advisor must approve the courses chosen from the list of Electives, A minimum of 21 credits chosen from the Mandatory and Elechves lists below must be completed successfully within a five-year period.

understanding the operation and programming of this computer.

COMP 1007 COMP 1261 COMP 1263 COMP 1266 COMP 1270 COMP 1281

Networking and Client Server Presents the theory behind networking, a specific operating system, and techniques for Client Server computing.

Data Communication Examines the movement af data from one place to another using communication syslems.

UNlX A series af courses on SCO UNIX Syslem V, UNIX and UNUX..

Internet Offers both non-crsdit seminars and credit normal courses vkich examine various aspeds af this rapidly evolving technology.

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Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Course Cluster or Associate Certificate in Office ComputerSkills or equivalent knowledge to the first level of Microsoft Office product courses.

Mandatory Courses: COMP 1 4 0 1 COMP 1 45 0

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Understanding Windows NT Workstation Crystal Reports MS Outlook Computerized Accounting Accpac General Ledger Accpac A/R and A/P MS EXCEL Level 2 MS Project Level 2 MS Word Level 2 MS ACCESS Level 2 MS PowerPaint 2

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Note ¹2: Stuctents will NOT be allowed to indude Comp-1255 Computerized Accounting along with Comp-1245 Accpac General ledger or Comp-1246 Accpac A/R and A/P in their program.

This cluster of courses is intended for individuals who wish to proceed to any program other than Office Compc4er Skills. If you have never used a computer before you should complete COMP-0001 Computing for the Timid, before you attempt to take any other courses.

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Mandatory Courses COMP 1615 COMP 2615 FMGT 1100 FMGT 2100

Co m puter Systems Introduction 1 Co m puter Systems Introduction 2 Ac c ounting 1 A c counting 2

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Computer Systems Technology, Part time Studies stands behind its muizes. If you are not satisfied with any CST/PTS (COhAP) course in this flyer, send us a letter within 3 months of course completion (preferably on your mmpany letterhead), and you can repeat any ar this entire course without charge. Conditions:

The program consists of a minimum of 21 credits.

Prerequisites: Language Proficiency

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Explores the methods used to deisrmine what is required to make ths computer perform major tasks, such as a compleie payroll.

This program is designed for people working in or seeking employment in the Information Systems industry. Holders of this certificate will qualify for work as Junior Programmers.

The curriculum may be modified in accordance with market trends in industry.

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Introduction to Business Management Intro to Business and Technical Communication B usiness/Technical Correspondence T e chnical Reports W r i te Manuals for Computer Industry Eco n o mic Issues Mic r oeconomics Mac r oeconomics Cos t / Managerial Accounting 1 Cos t / Managerial Accounting 2 Es s entials of Marketing Eff e ctive Public Speaking Basi c Mathematics of Finance Mana g ement Information Systems Sta t i stics for Business 8 Industry

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Courses from the School of Engineering Technology may be selected instead, with approval of the program advisor. In selecting electives, you are advised to refer to the BCIT Web site or this flyer to determine the courses you feel would be appropriate for your cerhficate programs.

Simply taking all courses in a program does not mean that yau will receive a certiRcate or diploma. Yau must make an appointment with Program Advising artd ttave your program appraved. Please cantad a program advisor at:

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This program is designed for current experienced programmers seeking to upgrade their skills to include Java programming. The program consists of 5 core courses of 3 credits each and 2 of the elective courses of 3 credits each for a total of 21 credits.

This program consists of the 3 foundation courses (COMP 2653, COMP 3653 and COMP 3663) or acceptable equivalents.

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The Diploma is intended to build upon the skills and knowledge developed in the Certi6cate of Technology. Therefore, the prerequisite for the Diploma program is successful completion of the Certificate of Technology, or equivalent skills and knowledge.

CST has proposed that the Diploma may be granted upon comp!etion of an approved program of study consisting of a minimum of 63 additional credits over and above the Certificate of Technology. These 63 credits may not duplicate any courses credited to the Certi6cate of Technology.

Individuals who wish to apply for this program must make an appointment with a Program Advisor.

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CST has proposed that a total of 75 credits must be completed to qualify for this certiRcate. Some substitutions may be allowed depending on the intention of the student.

Individuals who wish to apply for this program must make an appointment with a Program Advisor.

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There are twa components to the degree program. The first is a Technical component, which comprises of coursework in the Computer Systems and Management areas. The second is the literal or general edumtiatt component comprised af 12.0 credits of liberal education. The Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems is offered in a flexible delivery format to serve the needs of working professionals. Candidates-can take course loads ranging from a minimum af three courses per year to an equivalent af e full-time program af studies. Most courses are affered in the evening or on weekends. Some will be offered in the day. Applicants who have fulfilled the entrance requirements can apply to the program anytime throughout the year. The pragram is designed for: a) Graduates of a two-year diploma program in Computer Systems (C + or equivalent. b) Computer professionals wishing to acquire advanced formal qualifications. c) Degree holders in other disciplines engaging in a career change into the computer Industry. For registratian, or far more information, please contad: Robertta Ptttjunen Tel.(604) 432-8459 F a x.(604) 432-9572 rpa junenibcit.bc.ca

techniques using polygon meshes. Presents 2D/3D transformations, windowing, clipping and viewing. Explores a graphical objed within an object hierarchy and how this idea can be extended to form the basis of an interactive computer graphics package. Prerequisite: COMP 3475 and admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 173 0 -2100 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 7034

COMP 7036 BBY $380 DTC $378.30 APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Introduces standard research methodologies in the context of software development: the relationship between software development and fields such as MIS, computing science, systems analysis and design, data processing, knowledge engineering, and decision theory; theories, paradigms and frameworks in software development; the role and importance of models, theories and conceptual frameworks; traditional empirical research methods: survey, experiment, case study and implementation (generate and test); measurement and evaluation, reliability, validity; literature exploration and criticism. Prerequisite: Admission to Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 14 0 0 -1730 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 6 1710 Sep 18 Sat 090 0 - 1700 6 w k s DT C 37269 COMP 7061 BBY $380 DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS PRINCIPLES Focuses on Distributed Object-Oriented Systems with emphasis on hands-on lab exercises. Develops principles, architectures, issues and future diredion of Distributed Object Technology. Analyzes and evaluates OMG'S CORBA and Microsoft's COM/DCOM and OLE. Discussescompeting technologies such as Java RMI, HP's OpenDoc, INA DPE, OSF's DEC and Mobile Agents concept. Distributed objects and multi-threaded object manager/sewers on the Internet are developed and deployed using Java, Java SET and Orbixweb, and VB, C++, COM/DCOM. Requires diploma in Computer Systems and a basic understanding of computer networks, TCP/IP, database systems and Client/Server based systems. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1830 - 2200 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 6 1 7 12 COMP 7071 BBY $380 DATABASE DESIGN Focuses on two major aspects of database design: logical data modeling and relational database design and optimization. Prerequisite: COMP 3710 and admission to the Bachelor af Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 183 0 -2200 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 37035 COMP 7081 BBY $380 TECHNICAL ISSUES IN SOFIWARE DEVELOPMENT Presents an overview of technical issues in software development. Addresses major achvities and techniques in developing software and the resulting documentation and outputs produced. Presents only selected approaches with emphasis on overall understanding of saftware development and uses a case study. Prerequisite: Admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 0 0 -2130 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 37036

COMPUTER STUD I ES Diana Gerrard, Dipl Ed, MEd, is o Computer Systems Technology Instructor with soflwore expertise that indudes DOS,

Windows, OS/2 and UNUX. She has authored computer manuals for Microsoft 0%ce applications and a variely of productivity software.

COMP 1009

Conducts an in-depth study of specific and highly specialized areas in Data Communications. Develops a substantial project in the selected area, and produces an application or project report or both upon completion. Prerequisite: COMP 8005 and admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 1730 - 2100 12 w k s B B Y CR N6 1 7 17

Provides understanding of the Windows environment and its

COMP 8561 BBY $380 ADVANCED TOPICS IN DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS

Besides teaching part-time at BCIT, Diono has worked as

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education and currently is on operations program manager in a public sector organization. With a high level of energy and dedication, she focuses an helping parlicipants in her classes to explore computer concepts by applying them to the real world situations.

Diana is looking forward to working with you in the fall and invites her previous students to continue their quest for knowledge. Here is what some of them are saying.

" I believe the instructor's method of teaching was an important factor. "Although it was a short program, she covered the topics in a very thorough manner." "She helped us not only learn about Vf"lndows NT, but understand it and apply our knowledge... COMP 7615 BBY $380 SELECTED TOPICS IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS This course focuses on selected topics in developing computer systems. Emphasis is on the development of practical application of computer systems. Specific topic varies from term to term. Some of the to, small systems (mobile, PDA, game systems), visual tools for numerical analysis, etc. Please call Program Assistant for the Bachelor of Technology Program in Computer Systems at (604) 432-8459 for the latest course offering information. Prerequisite: COMP 7081 and admission to the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 We d 17 3 0 -2100 1 2 wks B B Y CR N6 0046

COMP 7881 BBY $380 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING This course focuses on advanced software engineering issues such as those related to developing quality, cost-effective, often complex software. Some of the topics include software reuse, software testing, quality assurance, configuration management, CASE tools, software interoperation, reverse engineering, etc. Specific topics for this course vary from term to term due to the rapid changes and development in the software industry.

Please call Program Assistant for the Bachelor of Technology Program in Computer Systems at (604) 432-8459 for the latest course offering information. Prerequisite: COMP 7081 and admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 140 0 - 1730 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 8745

COMP 8071 ADVANCED DATABASE MODELLING

COMP 8505 BBY $380 SEI.ECTED TOPICS IN DATA COMMUNICATIONS

BBY $380

Critically analyzes the structural and integrity aspects of the relational model, the significance of views and their applicability to application-data independence, different strategies of handling missing information in database systems, and various data distribution strategies. Prerequisite: COMP 3710 and admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1830 - 220 0 1 2 wk s B B Y CR N6 1 714

COMP 8081 BBY $380 MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Presents topics important to managing software development projeds. Concentrates on understanding and applying state-ofthe-art management techniques to improve software productivity. Emphasizes management issues: project leadership, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Prerequisite: COMP 7081 (or COMP 7655) and admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 3 0-2200 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 38456 Sep 16 Th r 140 0 - 1730 1 2 wks B BY 61715

Focuses on advanced topics in Client/Server systems, Distributed Systems and Network Computing. The focus is on examining strategies and algorithms to achieve design goals such as performance, reliability, scalability, consistency and security in a distributed system. Some of the topics that will be covered include Parallel Processing and Scheduling; Performance Modeling; Concurrency Control, Recoveryin multi-user and distributed data servers; Secudty ond Fault Tolerance; Embedded and Real Time distributed systems; multimedia storage and transmission. Prerequisite: COMP 8061 and admission into the Bachelor of Technology program or permission of program head. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 3 0 -2200 1 2wk s B B Y CR N6 1718

Watch for our Early Bird courses that start at 6 a.m. (0600j Please Note: Most courses require that texts or supplies be purchased during the first session of the course. Course Fees do not normally include texts or supplies. Software purchase moy be required in some courses.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all prerequisites have been completed before registering for a course.

COMM 2205 BBY $187 WRITING MANUALS FOR THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY Teaches techniques for planning, researching, organizing, formatting, and writing a manual. The course also covers testing and packaging the finished product, and translating technical material for the non-technical reader. Prerequisite: English 12 or equivalent.

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COMPUTING FOR THE TIMID Introduces the computer to those who have never used one and are afraid to. Prerequisite: None. To register for Distance Education call (604) 451-6733. Sep 13 Distance DIS Sep 13 Mo n 184 5 - 2145 BBY Sep 15 Wed 06 0 0-0900 DTC BBY Sep 18 So t 0900 - 1600 Sep 19 Su n 090 0 - 1600 DTC Oct 18 M o n 184 5 - 2145 BBY Nov 15 Mo n 184 5 -2145 BBY COMP 1001 BBY $161 UNDERSTANDING PC/MS DOS Provides an in-depth knowledge of the PC/MS Disk Operating System (DOS) to those who feel they know little about a PC. Prerequisite: COMP 0001 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y C R N 3 2 759 Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y 32763 Oct 26 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y 32764 Nov 1 M o n 184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y 32760 COMP 1007 BBY $356 DTC $354.30 UNDERSTANDING WINDOWS 95 Introduces the new Windows 95 interface and covers basic and beyond basic tasks. Covers the Start menu, taskbar and explorer. Uses the Control Panel to change the Systems settings for the way Windows looks and works. Topics include organizing files and folders, and working within documents and printing from Windows. Prerequisite: COMP 0001. (1.5 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 173 0 -2030 6 w k s DTC CR N 6 1 723 Sep 16 Thr ' 060 0 - 0900 6 w k s DTC 61722 Sep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y 35916 Oct 2 Sat 0900 - 1600 3 w k s BB Y 38942 Oct 3 S u n 0900 - 1 60 0 3 w k s DTC 38943 Oct 28 Th r 1845 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y 35915 Nov 1 M o n 17 3 0-2030 6 w k s DT C 38941

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EXPLORING WINDOWS relationship with DOS. Using self pacing, you work through lessons on manipulating windows, using File Manager, creating Write documents, building batch files and macros, and using the Windows Terminal Accessory to connect to an Internet site and send electronic mail. Prerequisite: COMP 0001 recommended. (1.5 credits) To register call (604) 451-6733. Sep 13 D i stance 18 wks DI S CR N 3 7 166

COMP 1010 WORD PROCESSING CONCEPTS

BBY $114 DTC $112.30

Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts of word processing using a microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits) S ep 13 Mo n 184 5 -2145 4 w k s O ct 23 Sa t 0900 - 1600 2 w k s O ct 24 Su n 090 0 - 1600 2 w k s

COMP 1015 SPREADSHEET CONCEPTS

BBY $114 DTC $112.30

Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts of spreadsheets by using a microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits) O ct 18 M o n 184 5 - 2145 4 w k s BBY C RN 32779

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COMP 1020 BBY $114 DTC $112.30 MICRO DATABASE CONCEPTS Introduces the beginner-level student to the basic concepts af microcomputer databases using a popular database package. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.0 credits) Nov 15 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 4 w k s BBY CRN 3 2 786 N ov 20 Sat 090 0 - 1600 2 w k s BB Y 32784 Nov 21 Su n 090 0 - 1600 2 w k s DTC 32785 COMP 1022 DTC $354.30 WORKING WITH NT WORKSTATION 4.0 Provides a working knowledge of Windows NT Workstation operating system to persons who have a basic knowledge of personal computers. Leam to work effedively with the new GUI interface. Introduces you to NT features such as Desktop, NT Explorer, Disk Management, some Administrative Tools and Control Panel Options and discusses Windows NT basic functions for end users in a non-technical manner. Prerequisites: Comp 0001 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) S ep 13 M o n Nov 1 M on

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COMP 1023 DTC $354.30 WORKING WITH NT WORKSTATION 4.0 COMMUNICATIONS Discusses the OSI Reference Model in relation to Communications. Defines IP addressing and subnet masks. Uses the Dial-Up Networking and Network options to configure TCP/IP. Works with NT Messaging, FTP, Telnet and Internet Explorer. Installing and managing Peer Web Services and a minimal discussion of Windows NT Server. This course discusses basic NT communication topics for end users in a non-technical manner. Prerequisites: COMP 1024 NT Workstation Administration or equivalent. Oct 26 Tu e 180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC CR N 3 8 460 COMP 1024 DTC $354.30 NT WORKSTATION 4.0 ADMINISTRATION Provides a working knowledge of the administration functions to current users of Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Addresses more advanced topics such as creating and managing user accounts, security policies and granting of user rights on a local machine. Addresses directory shares and file permissions. Works with the registry and system policy editor. This course discusses basic administration topics for end users in a nontechnical manner. Pre-requisites: Comp 1022 Working with NT Workstation or equivalent. Sep 14 Tu e 180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC CRN 6 1075

COMP 1012 SYSTEMS SUPPORT FUNDAMENTALS

DTC $322

Pre-entry course. Provides o working knowledge of computer

terminology, DOS, Win95 and WinNT Workstation 4.0 operating systems to persons who wish to prepare for the pre-assessment test for the System Support Specialist (SSS), Software Systems Development (SSD) and Network Integration Specialist (NIS) programs. Course includes a team project. Prerequisite: Related work experience. (1.5 credits) S ep 15 Wed/Fii 1800-2100 6 w k s DTC CRN 6 1 8 52 Oct 27 Wed/Fri 1800-2100 6 w k s DTC 61853

COMP 1104 DTC $398.30 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING Uses lectures and practical exercises to present topics on computer terminology, hardware, software, the Disk Operating System (DOS), a word processing package and a spreadsheet package. Prerequisite: none. (3.0 credits)

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The following workshops are tailored for those who like to increase their efficiency in their day to day tasks. Participants will gain a working knowledge of applications in a short period of time. Those wishing to obtain BCIT credit for these courses will have an option to write an exam for an additional fee. Please note that unless you have a good prior knowledge of the material covered, we recommend that you leave some time between the two levels of courses. For more information on the Office Efficiency and Skills seminars and workshops, phone (604) 432-8465.

CONP 0031 BSY $180 EXPLORING YOUR PC One day workshop. Presents participants with a working knowledge of the hardware and software in their PC. Provides an opportunity to look inside the PC and become familiar with all the components and how they inter-relate. Basic set-up conffgurations will be explored. Prerequisite: None. Oct 23 Sa t 090 0 - 1700 1 d a y BB Y CR N 3 8 9 77

Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in presentation design. Includes creating and adding graphs, clip art, tables and organization charts, linking information from other programs and using built in features to create topic effects, adding transitions, setting slide timings and creating a drill-down document. Prerequisite: COMP 0282 or equivalent experience.

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Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in spreadsheet design. Includes creating and using Templates, Charls, Database Lists and Filters, Subtotals, Outlines, Macros, 3D Formulae, and linking and consolidating multiple workbooks and worksheets. Prerequisite: COMP 0261 or equivalent experience.

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COMP 0266 DTC $180.00 WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1 Intensive one-day seminar. Covers basic word processing topics of styles, tabs and indents, multicolumn documents, headers and footers, spell check, search and replace, and working with multiple documents. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95. Sep 13 Mo n 090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C C R N3 8985 Oct 12 Tu e 090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C 38986 Nov 10 Wed 09 0 0 -1700 1 day D T C 38987

COMP 0267 DTC $180.00 WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2 Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced word processing topics creating templates, using Tables and Pictures, using Frames and Text Boxes, recording and running Macros, using Mail Merge, customizing the Toolbar, Menus and keyboard. Prerequisite: COMP 0266 or equivalent experience.

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COMP 0271 DTC $180.00 ACCESS FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1 Intensive one-day seminar. Covers skills required to create a database with multiple tables, create forms, reporls and queries. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95. S ep 15 We d

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Intensive one-day seminar. Covers advanced topics in database design such as advanced form and query creation, use of OLE to add graphics and pictures, import and export from spreadsheet and other database applications. Prerequisite: COMP 0271 or equivalent experience. Sep 29 Wed 09 0 0 -1700 1 day D T C C R N3 8997 Oct 28 Th r 090 0 - 1700 1 day D T C 38998 Nov 23 Tue 090 0 -1700 1 day D T C 38999

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DTC $180.00

Intensive one-day seminar. An introduction to presentation graphics and covers basic tools needed to produce. slides, overheads and on-screen presentations. Prerequisite: Working

knowledge of Windows 3.11 or Windows 95. Sep 16 Th r 090 0 - 1700 1 d a y DTC Nov 8 M o n 090 0 - 1700 1 d a y DTC

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COMP 1261 BBY $356 DTC $354.30 EXCEL LEVEL 1 Provides comprehensive coverage of this state-of-the-art Windows spreadsheet program, including the fundamental principles and practical skills required to produce professional-looking worksheets. Includes workbook and worksheet basics, using formulae and built-in funchons, editing and formalting, custom numeric and date formatting, printing, password protection, and special techniques to increase efffciency. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 3 7 18

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Intensive one-day seminar. Goes through the basics of network installation. The seminar is intended to give participants an understanding of how a network is installed and conffgured. Provides an understanding of different types of networks, the equipment and administration. Hands-on installation training Not provided. Prerequisite: None.

COMP 1262 BBY $356 DTC $354.30 EXCEL LEVEL 2 Covers advanced topics in spreadsheet design. Includes creating

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Provides a complete overview of Microsoft Office 97 applications. Hands-on exercises and lectures demonstrate the features of Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Topics Include creating a presentation complete with animation and transitions in PowerPoint, tips, tricks and features of Word, creating simple formulas and designing and building charts and worksheets in Excel, create databases, queries, forms and reporls in Access, and using the information management system of Outlook. Prerequisite: COMP 1007. (2.0 credits)

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COMP 1228 BBY $356 NICROSOFT OUTLOOK Provides a practical understanding of the features and functions of this powerful and popular contact, e-mail, and appointment management applicotion. Includes using Outlook to slay organized, efficient, and on-schedule; as a time-management tool; making and managing appointments; tracking contacts, documents, and entire projects; sending, receiving and organizing e-mail; accessing vital data quickly. Emphasizes customizing application features. Also highlights OuHook's powerful integration with other Microsoft Office applications. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or 1022 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)

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COMP 1245 DTC $354.30 ACCPAC GENERAL LEDGER Covers the general ledger system, including converting existing systems to Accpac, batch transaction, and printing reports. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 and 1006 or 1007 and basic understanding of accounting principles. (1.5 credits)

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COMP 1246 DTC $354.30 ACCPAC A/R AND A/P Covers the entire cycles of Accounts Receivable and Payable, including the interface to the Accpac General Ledger. Prerequisite: COMP 1245. (1.5 credits) Nov 1 M o n 180 0 -2100 6 w k s DTC CR N 3 2 8 31

CONP 1250 BBY $356 CRYSTAL REPORTS Provides powerful, practical skills for this popular report generator, which is induded with every copy of Visual Basic. Covers fundamental principles required to extract focused sets of data from a variety of database and spreadsheet sources to produce professional-looking reporls. Topics include: report design, organization and formatting, grouping, selecting and sorling records, creating formulas, producing cross-tab reports, adding pidures, graphs and logos, understanding and working with databases, and exporting reports to Excel, Word, e-mail, and the Web. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or COMP 1007 or COMP

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COMP 1255 BBY $322 COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING Teaches the Simply Accounting for Windows integrated package to those with some knowledge of computing and accounting. Covers setting up a complete set of books including G/L, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payroll. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or 1006 or 1007 and FMGT 1100. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N32832

COMP 1263 BSY$356 NS PROJECT/WINDOWS LEVEL 1 Reviews features, including the extensive on line Help facility and Cue Cards of Microsoft Project, a powerful full-featured project management tool. Topics include: creating and organizing a schedule and task lists, assigning resources and costs, working with views, printing view and reports. (Version 98). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 5 9 97 COMP 1264 BSY$356 MS PROJECT/WINDOWS LEVEL 2 Continues from COMP 1263 Level 1. Covers working with multiple projeds, automating work, customizing Project, and sharing information between applications (Version 98). Prerequisite: COMP 1263. (1.5 credils) Oct 26 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 5 9 98 COMP 1266 BBY $356 WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 1 Includes word processing basics, formalting, styles, setting tabs and indents, multi-column documents, headers and footers, spelling checker, search and replace; and working with multiple documents (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) S ep 16 T h r 1845- 2 14 5 6 w k s BBY CRN 337 2 0

COMP 1267 BBY $356 WORD FOR WINDOWS LEVEL 2 Covers advanced techniques including creating Templates, using Tables and Pictures, using Frames and Text Boxes, recording and running Macros, using Mail Merge; and cuslomiiing the Toolbar, Menus and keyboard. (Version 97). Pierequisile: COMP 1266. (1.5 credils) Oct 28 Th r 1845 - 2145 6 w k s BBY CRN 3 3 719

COMP 1270 BBY $356 DTC $354.30 NICROSOFT ACCESS 1 Begins with an overview of Access and its object-oriented approach to relational database management. Provides the experience and skills necessary to create a database with multiple tables, create forms, reports and queries. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits)

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COMP 1271 BBY $356 DTC $354.30 NICROSOFT ACCESS 2 Continues from COMP 1270, exploring advanced features of form and query creation. Includes use of OLE to add graphs and pictures from other applications, and import and export from spreadsheets and other Database application packages. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1270. (1.5 credits) O ct 27 We d 184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N 3 3 7 2 1 Nov 1 M o n 180 0 - 2100 6 w k s DTC 36012 COMP 1281 BBY $356 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 1 Provides a comprehensive introduction to this presentation graphics saftware package, which has innovative tools and an easy approach to help make professional-looking presentations quickly and easily. Covers the basic tools needed to produce slides, overheads and on-screen presentations. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (1.5 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s B B Y CR N 3 3827

COMP 1282 BBY $356 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2 Covers advanced topics in presentation design: creating and adding graphs, clip art, tables and organization charts, linking information from other produds such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Uses the Build feature to create topic effeds, adding transitions for special effeds, selting slide timings and creating a drill-down document. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1281. (1.5 credits) Nov 1 M o n 184 5 -2145 6 w k s BB Y CR N3 3828

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COMP 1008 DTC $198.30 INSIDE WINDOWS Guided self-learnina gnd pacing. Examines Windows 95, useful to those who already know Windows 3.1. Covers basic operations such as the Start Menu, the Task Bar, the '95 Graphical User Interl'aces (GUI), My Computer and Explorer. Illustiates the file handling topics of create, copy„move, rename and delete. Explores running multiple programs and customizing the Windows 95 environment. Prerequisite: COMP 0001. (1.5 credits)

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COMP 1258 DTC $248.30 EXCEL LEVEL 1 Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers introductory topics to Word such as file handling, creating, saving, retrieving, and editing a document. Topics indude toolbars, setting tabs and indents, formalting text, creating headers and footers, working with sections and columns, paragraph and character styles, search and replace, and the spelling checker. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1008. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C C R N 3 8 719

COMP 1259 DTC $248.30 EXCEL LEVEL 2 Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers advanced topicsofExcel multiple windows and workbooks, 3D formulas, etc. Explores charts, creating Worksheet outlines automatically ond manually, database features, filtering lists, setting criteria, searching, sorting data, recording and running macros, Visuol Basic for

Applications, using VLOOKUP, and the IF fundion. (Version 97). A+requisite: COMP 1258 or COMP 1261. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C CR N 38&84

COMP 0215 BSY $318 uNDERSTANDING MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER Seminar. Overviews basic tasks and installotion for Microsoft Exchange Server. Examines orchitecture and core service components. Explores the Administrator program and the different need available connectors and connecting two different sites. Examines adding mailboxes, distdbution lists, custom recipients and how to install and configure Public Folders.

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COMP 1269 DTC $248.30 MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL 2 Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers advanced topics of Word. Includes: Moil Merge, Manipulating Tables, Creating templates, drop down lists, checkboxes, text boxes, customizing toolbars, and working with the Forms toolbar. Examines using built-in templates and Wizards, pictures, frames, and creoting and using Macros. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1268 or COMP 1266. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 1 2 wks D T C C R N 38899 COMP 1276 DTC $248.30 ACCESS LEVEL 1 Guided self-learninag nd pacing. Covers introductory topics to Acaess such as the basic dalabase operations of creating tables, queries, forms and reports. Fuither topics indude designing and planning a dalabase, delining relationships between tables, using various wizards, setting field properties, creating select queries, using criteria, creating calculated Iields, working with formats in tables and reports. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1008. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tue 090 0 -1200 1 2 wks D T C C R N 38716 COMP 1277 DTC $248.30 ACCESS LEVEL 2 Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers advanced topics of using

Access including setting control properties, form design, labels, textboxes, option groups, list boxes, combo boxes, and default editing modes. Explores subforms, expressions within forms. Examines pidures and graphs, embedding vs. linking, bound vs. unbound oblects, importing, exporling, attaching, macros, creation of macros and attaching macros to events. (Version 97). Prerequisite: COMP 1270 or COMP 1276. (1.5 credits) Sep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C CR N38885

COMP 2058 DTC $198.30 INSIDE WINDOWS LEVEL 2 Guided self-learnina gnd pacing.Expands on COMP 1008 to provide more in-depth windows knowledge. Covers searching for riles and data, working with MS Paint, object linking and embedding, Media player, understanding the clipboard, managing

As Frank is a graduate of BOT himself and currently completing the Bachelor of Technology Program, he believes that continuing

education is essenffial to keep ahead of rapidly changing technology. During the day, Frank is the Corporate Manager of IS for a manufocturing firm including the aerospace 8 technology divisions. He has retired from the Canadian military reserve in 1998„ where he was responsible for Information Technology at 12 Service Batlalion in Richmond.

COMP 0435 BBY $400 WINDOWS NT WORKSHOP Seminar. Provides technicians, Systems Administrators and other

computer careers based on what he taught them

technicol users with a broad level of aptitude and understonding of Windows NT 4,0 server including administrative tools and techniques. Explains deploying, installing and configuding the NT 4.0 server, setting up RAID systems, file backup, NT 4.0 server registry, choosing network protocols, configuring Windows 95 clients for networking, conneding other PC clients to the network, administrating a secure network, optimizing network server performance and troubleshooting nehvork problems. Prerequisite:

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COMP 1401 BBY $322 DTC $322.00 PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS/METHODS Covers the principles and concepts of computer programming theory for those intending to become involved in computer systems and/or programming. Prerequisite: (COMP (1001 or 1006) and 1010 and 1015 and 1020) or equivalent. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2792 S ep 14 Tue" 06 0 0 -0900 1 2wk s D T C 61727 S ep 14 Tu e 1845 - 2 14 5 12 wk s B B Y 32795 S ep 15 Wed 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y 32796 S ep 16 Th r 1845 - 2 14 5 12 w k s B B Y 32799 S ep 17 Fr i 1845 - 2 145 1 2wk s B B Y 60863 S ep 18 Sa t 0900 - 1200 1 2wk s B B Y 32794

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PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS AND METHODS DE Covers the principles and concepts of computer programming theory in Distance Ed format for those intending to become involved in computer systems and/or programming. Prerequisite: (COMP (1001, 1006 or 1009) and 1010, 1015 and 1020) or Equivolent. (3.0 credits) To register for Distance Education call (604) 451-6733. Sep 13 Distance 24 wks DI S CR N60055 S ep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 1 2wk s D T C 61736 COMP 1405 SSY $322 MAINFRAME ASSEMBLER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1 Presents the first-level course of programming in Assembler on the IBM Mainframe computer. Prerequisite: COMP 1401 (65 per cent or better) or equivalent data processing experience.

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Frank enjoys teaching adults and he finds it very satisfying to be able to help build people's careers. He says, "My students like the I'act that BOT inslrudors have practical

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"An excellent course to build strong logic. The course has encouraged me to continue on to obtain a diploma. COMP 'I420 SBY $322 RPG PROGRAMMING LANGljAGE 1 Provides a working knowledge of RPG using the AS/400 that they can apply to the coding of o progrom of medium complexity, Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2807

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COMP 1410 BSY $322 MICROCOMPuTER PC ASSEMBLER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1 Presents a first-level course in programming using the Assembler Language on the IBM PC microcomputer. Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 17 Fr i 1845 - 2 14 5 12 w k s B B Y CRN 3 2 8 11

COMP 'I430 SBY $322 QUICK BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE 1 Provides an understanding of Quick BASIC programming language as used on an IBM-type PC, including basic applications, validating input data, files, string handling, subroutines ond writing reports. Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 184 5 -2145 1 2wks B B Y C R N 3 2 8 13

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Covers the elementary programming features of dBase, FoxPro and CLIPPER (all versions), including development of a menudriven system. Software not provided for take home. Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2823

COMP 1440 BSY $258 COBOL PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE 1 Introduces all language components required to write simple business report programs. Prerequisite: COMP 1401 or 1405 or 1510. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y C R N 3 2837 COMP 1450 BBY $322 PASCAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE Covers the language's entire repertoire of instructions, enabling students to read and write structured programs in Pascal. Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N32839 S ep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wk s B B Y 32840 S ep 19 Sun 090 0 -1200 1 2 wks B BY 61698 COMP 1457 BBY $322 DELPHI PROGRAMMING LANGuAGE Presents modem principles of programming and programming methodologies using the advanced modem visual language, Delphi. Students write programs that ore readable, reusable and easy to maintain. Prerequisite: COMP 1401and COMP 1450. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wk s B B Y CR N 6 0236 S ep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y 60237

COMP 2425 SBY $322 C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1 Introduces Level 1 programming in C longuage including data types, control constructs and syntax. Also discusses the language's evolution into C++. Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP

(1405 or 1410) and 1450. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y S ep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y S ep 18 Sa t 0900 - 1200 1 2wk s B B Y

the printer, Plug and Play, Fonts, network neighbourhood, and Disk mointenance. Prerequisite: COMP 1007 or 1008. (1.5 credits)

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COMP 0430 SSY $400 TCP/IP PROTOCOL Seminar. Covers how to install and configure any TCP/IP stacks using examples of implementation for Windows 95 or NT, and how to take and read network traces to trouble shoot protocol problems. Topics include exploring the TCP/IP stack, how to compare the four layer protocol with the OSI model, the hrst level of the TCP/IP stack "network Interface', what network interfaces ore available, network interface frame format, Internet layer, application layer. Prerequisite: COMP 1007. Oct 30 Sat/Sun0830-1630 1 wknd BBY CRN 60048

COMP 1268 DTC $248.30 MICROSOFT WORD LEVEL 1 Guided self-learning and pacing. Covers introductory topics to Word such as file handling, creating, saving, retrieving, and editing a document. Explores toolbars, setting tabs and indents, formalting text, creating headers ond footers, working with sections and columns, paragraph and character styles, search and replace, and the spelling checker. (Version 97). Prerequisite;

been instruchng ot BCIT for over 20 yeors. His primary course is Compl401 Programming Concepts and Methods, which is the entry point for students entering BCIT's certificate ond

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VISUAL BASIC 1 (DE) Introduces the fundamentals of object-oriented and GUI programming. It covers designing and building applicotions using MS Visual Basic for Windows. Prerequisite: COAAP 1403 and COMP 1430. (3.0 credits) To register for Distance Education call (604) 451-6733. Sep 13 Distance 24 wks DI S CR N6 1701 Sep 14 Tue 090 0 - 1200 DTC 61740 BBY $322 COMP 3425 C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2 Continues from COMP 2425. Covers development and use of program libraries and software tools in the C environment. Compiler not provided. Prerequisite: COMP 2425. (3.0 credits)

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BBY $322 COMP 3475 C++ FOR OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING Emphasizes the Object-Oriented (OO) features of C++, abstract dato types, ond C++ use in implementing OO designs. OO technology has emerged os o leading trend in software development, and C++ (the successor to C) as the dominant language for its realization. Prerequisite: COhAP 3425 and 3670. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 184 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N 32865 32866 Sep 16 Th r 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B BY COMP 4409 BBY $322 JAVA PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE LEVEL 1 Provides a thorough introdudion to the Java programming language ond the Java distributed objeds paradigm. Includes the Java language environment, creating user interfaces, developing multi-threaded applications, handling multimedia data types, and managing collections. Prerequisite: COMP 3670 and one level 2 programming language. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 37271 Sep 14 Tue 184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B BY 39408 COMP 4425 C PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 3

BBY $322

Designed for programmers who want to Ieorn more about advanced C programming techniques, ond to write corefully constructed, reodable programs, high-quality, error-free software. Prerequisite: COMP 3425. (3.0 credits) Sep 17 Fr i 1845 - 2 145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2851

COMP 4475 BBY $322 C++ PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2 Covers elements and collaborations of closses, inheritance, class re-use, collection classes, class libraries, error handling, memory management design patterns, and use of iostream library. Prerequisite: COMP 3475. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 8 452

COMP 2473 BBY $322 DATABASE DEVELOPMENT NEITH VISUAL BASIC 5 LEVEL 1 Introduces dotabase development using Visual Basic. Includes Data Objects, Dato Control, ODBC, DDE, OLE2, Client/Server issues and the Help compiler in this intensive database development course. Prerequisite: COhAP 1401 and 1403 ond 1430 ond Syslems Design ond at least one PC programming language and Excel and Word basics. (3.0 credits) Sep 17 Fr i 1845 - 2145 1 2wks B B Y CR N35938 COMP 2495 BBY $322 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 1 Teaches fundamentals of object-oriented and GUI programming using Microsoft VISUAL BASIC under WINDOWS. Covers designing and building applications; event-driven programming; displaying and printing information; data storage; file system controls; building menus, pop-up menus, and dialogs; modules, subroutines ond functions; and much more. Prerequisite: COMP

1403 ond 1430. (3.0 credits) S ep 13 Mo n 184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CRN 60764 S ep 18 Sot" 09 0 0 -1600 6 w k s BB Y 39389 S ep 25 Sat' 090 0 - 1600 6 w k s BB Y 37044 'Every other Saturday

COMP 3495 BBY $322 VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE 2 Expands onthe knowledge obtoined in COMP 2495. Lectures and hands-on experience using Microsoft Visual Basic under Windows. Covers designing and building applications; interface design; objects and instances; debugging and handling run-time errors; arrays and collections; random-access Eles; objectoriented programming with classes and objects; accessing databases with the Data Control and the SQL language; reports and on line help; OLE (Object Linking and Embedding); introduction to Windows API; ueoting ActiveX controls. Prerequisite. COAAP 2495. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 4 5-2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N6 1706

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COMP 1632 BBY $322 INTRODUCING THE IBM AS/400 Introduces the AS/400 concepts and architecture as it opplies to practical business requirements. Some topics are Libraries and Objects, AS/400 Relational Database and Data hAanogement, user profiles and AS/400 security. Prerequisite: COMP 0001 or equivalent, (3,0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2828

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COMP 1292 BBY $431 ACCESS DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 1 Covers the process of designing applications using MS Access 97. Explores the built-in data design features such os event properties, custom menus, macros and an introduction to VBA programming. The course also covers advanced topics using reports, subreports, subforms, tab control, list boxes, combo boxes and built-in functions. Prerequisite: COhAP 1270 and COMP 1271 or equivalent. (3.0 credits) Sep 18 Sat 090 0 - 1200 1 2wks B B Y CR N61695

COMP 1403 WINDOWS PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS

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Covers programming/design considerations common to Windows

applications. Introduces Windows controls including dialog boxes, radio button, combo boxes, scroll bars. Uses Visual Basic as a tool to describe events, properties and basic control creations. Discusses the Software Development Life Cycle pertoining to Windows and common programming structures. Explores shortcut keys, window styles, menu creation, toolbars, OLE considerotions, designing a help file, and the API. Prerequisite: COMP 1006 or 1007 or equivalent. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N 33436

COMP 2292 BBY $431 ACCESS DEVELOPMENT - LEVEL 2 Covers and builds on the topics covered in Access Development Level 1. The course will explore and work with VBA (MS Access programming language), Data Access Objeds (DAO), and the process of handling user input. Events, Modules, Procedures and Structures will also be discussed. Error handling, advanced report programming, and looping through recordsets will be discussed. Prerequisite: COMP 1292, COMP 1401 and COhAP 1403 or equivalent experience. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 6 1 700

COMP 1615 BBY $258 DTC $256.30 COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 1 Introduces the bosic skills ond techniques required for systems onalysis and design. Prerequisite: COhAP 1401. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 2822 S ep 14 Tu e 17 3 0 -2030 I 2 wk s D T C 32820 S ep 15 We d 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y 32821

COMP 2615 BBY $258 COMPUTER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 2 Continues from COMP 1615. Develops anolytical skills and basic computer systems design techniques. Prerequisite: COMP 1615. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks B B Y C R N 6 0065 COMP 3615 BBY $322 COMPU' TER SYSTEMS INTRODUCTION 3 Focuses on commonly used Systems Projects techniques. Presents case study projects using Analysis and Design skills. Emphasizes full Systems Life Cycles including Project hAanagement, Feasibility Anolysis, Systems Analysis, Process ond Data Modeling. Examines Systems Design, User Interface, Systems Planning, Implementation and ongoing Support. Explores JAD, ER Diagrams, Object Modeling, RAD and Prototyping techniques. Prerequisite: COMP 2615. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N3 8944

COMP 3635 BBY $322 CASE TECHNOLOGY Examines how CASE Technology facilitotes plonning ond design of systems using CASE tools as a design workbench. Prerequisite: Knowledge of structured techniques. Sep 14 Tu e 184 5 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 2 868

COMP 3710 BBY $635 RELATIONAL DATABASE SYSTEMS Covers relational database model, dotabose design techniques, normalization, functional dependency, relational algebra, Entity Relationship (ER) modeling, dishibuted dotabase systems, database administration, implementation of relationship database using SQL Prerequisite: COMP 2615 or 2710. (4.0 credits) Sep 13 Mon/Wed 1845-2145 12 wks BBY C R N 3 2 757 COMP 4660 INTRODUCTION TO SQL

BBY $165

Presents an in-depth introduction to this database tool. Includes Data Delinition, Data Manipulation, and Data Control Languages, DB2 Catalog, Views, Synonyms and Aliases, Embedded SQL, Subqueries, Union, Grouping, functions and Performance Considerotions. Prerequisite: COMP 3710. (1.5 credits) Sep 15 We d 18 4 5 -2145 6 w k s BBY CRN 3 7 287

COMP 4663 BBY $322 INTRODUCTION TO MS SQL SERVER Covers application development ond administration using MS SQL Server as the dotabase engine. Topics include: SQL Server Installation, System Architecture, Database Devices, Managing Databases, Transact-SQL, Using Indexes, Views, Stored Procedures, Triggers and Backup/Rare. Prerequisite: COhAP3710 or equivalent experience. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 184 5 -2145 1 2 wks B B Y CR N61709

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COMP 2630 BBY $322 NOVELL NETWARE Provides a complete overview of the NetWare 4.x operating system. Selection of equipment, NetWare installation, and system administration responsibilities are discussed. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 and COMP 1007 and OPMT 1188. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y C R N 3 2848 COMP 2665 BBY $322 DTC $320.30 LOCAL AREA NETWORK THEORY Develops skills to design and implement networks. Examines details of Ethernet, Arcnet, and Token Ring. This theory course also looks at %le server selections, cable and media installation, performance issues and managing problems. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 and 2605. (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tu e 1800 - 2 10 0 12 w k s D T C CR N3 2 84S 3284t S ep 16 Th r 1845 - 2145 1 2wk s B B Y COMP 3665 DTC $320.30 ADVANCED NETWORK DESIGN Covers theory and market implementation of higher speed network protocols (1008aseT, FDDI, ATM) ond how advanced network devices provide options for network growth and expansion. No hands-on. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or 1006 ond 2665. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 1800 - 2100 1 2wk s D T C CR N 3 5934

COMP 4666 LAN INTERNETWORKING

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Explores issues and software related to the internetworking of Novell NetWare 4.1, Windows NT 4.0 Server, NT 4.0 Workstation, Linux (Unix) and Windows 95 operating system plotforms. Provides hands-on experience interconnecting these platforms with TCP/IP and IPX protocols. Prerequisite: COMP 2630 or COMP 2665 or experience with Novell NetWare, and COhAP 1007 or equivalent. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 184 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y C R N 3 8 965

COMP 4840 DTC $320.30 CLIENT SERVER COMPUTING Covers client/server computing technologies based on the Internet and Java networking. Provides hands on experience in building client/server applications using RMI, JDK1.1, Java Sockets, Java's

net closses ond URL-related classes. Presents case studies of several companies migrating to Three-tier client/server applications. Prerequisite: COMP 3475, or COMP 3425 and COMP 3670. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 0 0 -2100 1 2 wks D T C C R N 60087

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COMP 2605 BBY $250 DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS 1 Familiarizes students with data communication applications and related concepts. Prerequisite: Programming or systems design experience. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks BB Y C R N 3 2842 Sep 15 Wed 18 4 5 -2145 1 2 wks B BY 32841

COMPUTER STUD IES COMP 3605 BBY $258 DATA COMMUNICATIONS CONCEPTS 2 Continues from COMP 2605. Covers protocols and data link controls, IAN's, and line facilities provided by common carriers. Prerequisite: COMP 2605. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 4 5 -2145 1 2wk s B B Y CR N 3 2867

COMP 0405 BBY $255 CREATE/PROGRAM WWW DATABASES Seminar. Addresses server scripts or applications needed to interface a conventional relational database to a WWW server so end-users can interact with the database using their WWW browser. Students author an HTML document with database navigation and query, and implement a supporting script to interact on the sewer side with the relational database. Prerequisite: None.

MMSD 4610 DTC $320.30 JAVA OILIECT-ORIENTED APPLICATION DESIGN Addresses the design and implementation of Java programs that conform to the Java Management API. Topics include large-scale application design, JMAPI, integration with and support of application builder tools. Prerequisite: MMSD 3620 or permission of instructor. (3.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 17 3 0-2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39009

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COMP 1626 DTC $503.30 INTRO TO SCO UNIX SYSTEM V Provides an insight to the SCO UNIX System V to system administrators who are new to the UNIX operating system, and to end users who work with SCO Unix Systems. Covers several computer basics in the UNIX environment. Prerequisite: COMP 1001 or equivalent. (2.0 credits) Sep 15 Wed 18 0 0-2100 8 w k s DTC CR N3 8450

COMP 2627 SCO UNIX OPEN SERVER RELEASE 5 ADMIN AND SHELL PROG

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To provide technicians, engineers, system administrators and technical users who require a broad level of aptitude and understanding of SCO UNIX OSR 5 with the basic administrative tools and techniques. Examines the Bourne Shell and the uses of

shell script. Prerequisite: COMP 1626. (5.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue/Thr 1800-2100 1 0 wks D T C CR N6 1741 COMP 3645 DTC $320.30 UNIX WORKSHOP LEVEL 1 Introduces programming under UNIX, covering multi-user and multi-tasking capabilities. Topics include using C, Bourne and Korn shells, system administration, IPC facilities, utilities, file system and E-mail. Prerequisite: COMP 2425. (3.0 credits) Sep 18 Sat 080 0 - 1100 1 2 wks D T C C R N 32852

DTC $371.30 COMP 1030 WORKING WITH LINUX - BASICS Provides a working knowledge of Linux to persons who have a basic knowledge of personal computers and who have some command line experience. Overviews and addresses installation of RedHat Linux.Conhguration of Linux.Uses Linux command line utilities and the Shell. Understanding the File and Directory System and managing files and directories. This course discusses bosic Linux topics for end users in a non-technical manner. Prerequisites: COMP1001 — Understanding DOS or equivalent. Note: Manual purchase at the first session. Note: Uses Linux Red Hot

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where Java is appropriate to deploy in the organization by using examples and hands-on practice. Prerequisite: Object-Oriented Programming Concepts. Oct 23 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY C R N 37164

COMP 0411 BBY $255 MULTIMEDIA ON THE INTERNET Seminar. Introduces eRective multimedia content design, preparation and delivery over the Internet. Includes preparing images, audio and video data; for both immediate and delayed delivery using a suitable WWW browser. Does not deal with original content creation, but rather the steps needed to make such content useful over the Internet. Prerequisite: None. Oct 30 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY C R N 37165 COMP 1820 BBY $259 HTML AND THE WORLD-WIDE WEB Introduces HTML, the "Hyper-Text Markup Language" used on the WWW by creating HTML documents. General text editors and specialized HTML editors are used, and students may load their documents onto a live web server for viewing on the Internet. Includes coverage of UNIX basics required to upload completed HTML documents to the server. Prerequisite: COMP 1267 or equivalent, and WWW user experience. (1.5 credits) Sep 18 Sat 130 0 - 1600 6 w k s BB Y CR N3 7169

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COMP 0403 BBY $255 WEB SITE IMPLEMENTATION/ADMIN Beginner seminar for webmasters responsible for implementation/operation of Web site. Includes: network needs, platform/technology options, control mechanisms, security, deployment strategy, host system monitoring, management, content creation, structure, hyperlinks, server features. Hands-on, a text Web site will be set up. Prerequisite: Web browsing ability, navigating files, folders, editing text in a Win95/NT environment. Sep 25 Sat/Sun 0900-1600 1 wknd BBY C R N 3 7 161

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COMP 3670 BBY $258 UNDERSTANDING OLIECTS Covers Object-Oriented concepts, fundamentals, essentials of the Object Model, and real-world problems using object-oriented analysis. Prerequisite: COMP 2615 or equivalent. (3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 184 5 - 2145 1 2 wks BB Y CR N32849

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MMSD 4620 DTC $320.30 JAVA DATA BASE CONNECTIVITY Address the dynamic delivery of database content using Java, conforming to the Java Enterprise API. Topics include client/server application design, remote method invocation (RMI), and JDBC. Prerequisite: MMSD 3620 or permission of instructor.(3.0 credits) Sep 16 Th r 173 0 - 2030 1 2wks D T C CR N 39010

COMP 0409 BBY $255 JAVA PRIMER Seminar. Introduces the Java paradigm, and then programming of Java applets and applications. Promotes an appreciation of

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COMP 0407 BBY $255 HTML AUTHORING Seminar. Addresses the concepts underlying hypermedia content on the WWW, content design and preparation, and simple supporting scripts. Students prepare a simple Web page using a text editor, embedding their own HTML tags; and then a more sophisticated frame-based page using Netscape Navigator Gold. Sample media content will be supplied. Prerequisite: None, Oct 16 Sat/Sun0900-1600 1 wknd BBY CRN 37163

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The following Java Programming courses are designed to lead up to an Associate Certificate in Just Java. Not all required courses are offered this semester. Refer to our Web site for details: www.multimedia.bcit.bc.ca

MMSD 3610 DTC $320.30 JAVA PROGRAMMING 1 Provides a thorough introduction to the Java programming language and to the Java distributed objeds paradigm. Topics include: the Java language and environment, creating user interfaces with the AWT, developing synchronized multi-threaded applications, handling multimedia and image manipulation, and managing interface collections. Prerequisite: COMP 3670 and any Object-Oriented programming course. (3.0 credits) Sep 13 Mo n 17 3 0 -2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39007

MMSD 3620 DTC $320.30 JAVA PROGRAMMING 2 Continues from MMSD 3610, addressing advanced Java programming techniques for both applets and applications. Topics include application design guidelines, process and thread synchronization, smooth animation techniques, local Ale I/O, and the Java event model. Prerequisite: (COMP 3640 or 3730) and (MMSD 3610 or COMP 4409). (3.0 credits) Sep 14 Tue 173 0 -2030 1 2 wks D T C CR N 39008

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Please call the CST/PTS department if yOLI need mOre infOrmatiOn:

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The BCIT Computer Systems Technology Department is offering a full-time systems development program. The 30week full time program is designed to prepare individuals for the rapidly expanding high-tech computer industry. Applicants are not required to have a computer programming background, but all applicants must demonstrate sound logical and reasoning skills through an assessment test prior to entrance into the program. This program consists of 30 weeks of highly intensive formal classroom instruction and hands-on lab work. Successful graduates of this program may continue in the Bachelor of Technology degree program in Computer Systems, or the Microsoft Certiffed Solution Developer

(MCSD) program, or other vendor certification program. Registration is by special admission only.

Admission Requirements: • • • • •

High school graduation or its equivalent; English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent; Complehon of at least one year post-secondary education; Working knowledge of DOS and Windows environments; Successful completion of the pre-entry exam on logical reasoning skills and knowledge of DOS and Windows

skills (70 per cent or better). • preferred additional prerequisite: successfully completed a programming language course. Please refer to our web site for complete details. http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca For more information, please call (604) 451-7193 or e-mail it specialty programs@bcit.bc.ca

TSP $8,000 TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL The Technology Support Professional Program, offered in conjunction with GP Learning Technologies, is a 24-week full-time program designed to prepare learners for the rapidly expanding high-tech computer industry. The program content has recently been revised in response to emerging industry demand for User Support Specialists with product knowledge, project management skills, help desk administration skills and experience in user training. This program has two components: 16 weeks af highly Intensive formal dassroom instruction and hands-on lab work, followed by 8 weeks of work pradicum. This program is especially designed for individuals entering into the IT indushy, who do not have previous education or background work experience in this area. It is also ideal f'o r individuals who need to re-train or upgrade their present computer skills. Upon completion, students will be required to complete two vendor exams. Successful completion of these exams will grant sludents the A+ Hardware Technician Certification.

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Classes are held Mondays to Fridays from 08:30 am to 4:30 pm. There will be no extended breaks except for statutory holidays. Classes are held at the BCIT Downtown

Campus (555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.).

For more information, please call (604) 45" -7193 of e-mail it specialty programsl b cit.bc.ca

Admission Requirements:

D T C $15,000

Unique in Canada, the e-Business Designer Program is an intense project driven learning experience that has been specifically developed to meet the needs of industry for a timely re-training of their IT workforce. Designed for IT and business professionals experienced in the design and development of custom applications, participants will design and build two e-Business applications during the program. They will have the opportunity to create a framework that is applicable to their workplace and its anticipated e-Business architecture. Participants successfully completing the program will be "job ready" and immediately able to lead and implement e-Business applications using a proven project methodology. Training is led by experienced, practicing eBusiness professionals allowing participants to learn from them the risks and pitfalls associated with implementing eBusiness applications. Invited industry speakers will introduce specialized e-Business topics including legal, regulatory and banking issues and will form a network of professional associates from whom participants can draw upon in subsequent implementation projects.

• High school graduation or its equivalent; E-Business courses include: Project Management, Business • English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent; • Completion of at least one year post-secondary education, Process Design, Site Map Planning, Application and Data Models, User Interface Design, Application Development, preferably in a related discipline; • Successful completion of the pre-entry exam on computer Quality Assurance, Training and Implementation, Professional Issues and Major Group Project. terminology based on hardware (75 per cent or better); • Familiarity with PCs (basic components, operating Program delivery formatis a combination of full-time and system commands and ability to use at least one part-time. Please call the department for details.

desktop application). Please refer to our web site for complete details. http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca For more information, please call (604) 451-7193 or e-mail it specialty programs@bcit.bc.ca Network Integration Specialist TM is a trademark of NWD Systems (Vancouver) Inc.

ITP DTC $20,500 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL The Information Technology Professional (ITP) Program is a full-time, twelve-month interactive learning experience that includes a three-month work term. ITP is designed for postsecondary graduates, from any field of study, who are interested in pursuing rewarding careers within the rapidly expanding information technology sector. Delivering a fastpaced, current and relevant curriculum, ITP focuses on technical training, business applications, and business development skills. During the entire 12 months of the program, students run a simulated business, 'The Millennium Corporation', and utilize their business and interpersonal skills learned during their time at ITP. ITP prides itself on the dynamic array of curriculum that is presented to students. Business, interpersonal, communication, technical and vendor certified courses are always changing, thus, so is our curriculum. Some ITP courses include: MCSE Curriculum, Lotus Development, Novell Administration, JavaScript, HTML, MS Offfce, MS Project, FrontPage, Project Management, Business Improvement, Presentation Skills, Writing Skills, Marketing, ISO 9000, Financial Management among others.

Admission Requirements: • English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent; • Post secondary graduate (either a college diploma or a university degree from a recognized institution) from a business or technical discipline; • Minimum of three years of business experience in IT projects or three years experience with database, business and systems architecture. • Applicants who have attained their diploma or degree outside of Canada are required to have their diploma or degree assessed by ICES (International Credential Evaluation Sewice) as part of the application process. Results of the assessment must be submitted as part of their application package. For more information, please call (604) 432-8635 or visit our web site at http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca.

Please Nate: BCIT PART-TIMESTUDIES ' ln addition to the murses outlined in this Computer Studies flyer BCIT offers more than 600 credit and non credh cnurses in Accessand Academic Studies; Business; Conslruction; Electrical and Elealronic Techaology; Health Sciences; Pmcemng, Energy and Natural Resouraes; NIonufacturing and Industrial Ahmhanical; and Transportation.

' Pick up o complete listing ef BCIT Fall part-rime courses at local librories,commu nitycentres ar any 8Crr campus.

Classes are held Mondays to Fridays from 0830 in the to 1630 in the afternoon at the BCIT Downtown

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Campus (555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, B.C.). •

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High school graduation or equivalent; English 12 (C+ or better) or equivalent; Aptitude for working with computers; Working knowledge of Windows environment; Successful completion of written computer aptitude pre-entry exam with 70 per cent or belter; • Afler successful completion of the pre-entry exam, there will be an interview with both BCIT and GP Learning Technology Coordinators. Please refer to our web site for complete details. http: //thisisit.bcit.bc.ca

This intensive program is designed for people who are working full-time. It is offered on a part-time basis and is currently delivered two evenings a week and all day Saturdays, over a ten-month period. The tuition includes the cost of official Microsoft courseware, and eleven exam vouchers. Registration is by special admission only.

Scheduled intakes for the ITP program:

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BCIT is a Microsoft Authorized Academic Training Partner (AATP) and is offering a new program in partnership with Northwest Digital, This program was developed to meet a growing demand within the technology marketplace for individuals with comprehensive networking expertise. This intensive program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain four of the most sought after industry certifications available today. These include A+ Hardware Technician, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Accredited Compaq Technician and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

E-BUSINESS DESIGNER PROGRAM

Admission Requirements: • English 12 (C+ or better) or its equivalent; • Post secondary graduate (either a college diploma or a university degree from a recognized institution) from any discipline; • Ssuccessful applicants will be required to undergo a selection interview process with the Facilitator or Site Manager, prior to acceptance into the program. • Applicants who have attained their diploma or degree outside of Canada are required to have their diploma or degree assessed by ICES (International Credential Evaluation Service) as part of the application process. Results of the assessment must be submitted as part of their application package.

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To withdraw from a part-time course prior to the refund

deadline date. Registration and Information (604) 434-1610

(604) 412-7777 After the refund deadline date. Student Records: (604) 432-8498

For more information, please call (604) 432-B635 or visit our web site at http: //itp.bcit.bc.ca.

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l. On line — Easy, safe, quickl From the 8CIT homepage, www.bcit.bc.co, follow the Admissions/Registrahon link and you' ll conned to the on-line form.

1. You must have the prerequisites required. 2. You may start the course anytime. 3. You may proceed in the course at your own speed, within the number of weeks allowed. 4. Regular assignments are to be submitted for marking and will

2. By Fax — Easy, direct, fasH

If registering by fax, payment for the part-time course(s) must be made by Visa, MasterCard or American Express. Your credit card number and expiry date must be induded on the faxed regishahon form in order for your registration to be processed.

6. Courses completed by correspondence may be included in part-time program. 7. The cost of textbook and materials are included in the course fee. 8. BCIT refund policy permits a refund less 15 per cent for correspondence courses prior to mailing course materials.

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5. By Mail — Simple and directl Complete the registration form and include your signature at the botlom Clip the form out and mail to: Part-time Studies OR BCI T Downtown Compus BCIT Registnstion and Information 555 Seymour Street, 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V68 3H6

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Princess Margaret Senior Secondary, 128th St. 8 72nd Ave., Surrey

3. By Phone — Bepatient, your call will be answeredl

Computer Systems Technology currently has four paper based correspondence courses.

COMP 0001 COMPUTING FOR THE TIMID DE Sept 13 Distance 18 wks Tuition $152. (Includes text and materials)

(604) 430-1331 D owntown

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Your registration will be conlirmed via e-mail or by telephone.

be returned to you with comments. 5. Examination dates are flexible.

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COMP 1009 EXPLORING WINDOWS DE 18 wks Sept 13 Distance Tuition $331. (Includes test and materials)

CRN 37166

COMP 1402 PROGRAMM ING CONCEPTS AND METHODS DE Sept 13 Distance 18 wks CRN 60055 Tuition $152. (Includes text and materials)

See Programming Languages section

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A student number may already have been issued to you, if you have previously been a BCIT student or have contacted BCIT for program information. You would find this number at the bottom of ony correspondence from Registration and Information Dept. or the Registrar's Office.

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COMP 2490 VISUAL BASIC 1 (DE) Sept 13 Distance 24 wks Tuition $416. (Includes test and materials)

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Employerstold uswhat theywanted in abachelor's degree.Welistened.

Designed to prepare learners for the rapidly expanding high-tech

BCIT'sdegreehasreal valuein thereal worldsoyoulearn theskills to getahead — and stayahead— in today's global marketplace.

computer industry, this program content has recently been revised in

And mostof ourdegreeprogramscanbetaken part-time to fit your schedule. We' veexpandedour degreeofferings to includesomeof today's mostdynamic fields. Bachelorof Technology programsto date: • • • • •

Accounting Management Manufacturing Medical Imaging Computer Systems

response to industry demand. TSP is especially designed for individuals entering into the IT industry and who da not have previous education or background work experience in this area. TSP is also ideal for individuals wha need ta re-train or

• Environmental Engineering • Col5truction Management

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e-Business means more business. BCIT and netPerformance offer the first developer-oriented e-Business program in Canada, which includes: Practicing specialists brought together from numerous top high-tech companies to guide you in turning your business into an e-Business An intensive, hands-on program for you to design and build e-Business applications

• A+ Certiiied Service Technician • Accredited Compaq Technician • Cisco Certified Network Associate • Microsoft Certined Systems Engineer Call today to get your career on track as a Network Integration Specialist!

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