615-140 Technologies for Information Systems

Students enrolled in the BSc, BASc or a combined BSc course (except for the BSc/BIS) will receive science credit for the completion of this subject.

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This subject focuses on the technological aspects of Information Systems. On completion, students will gain an understanding of the components of modern technological infrastructures, such as relevant hardware, software, data structures, networks, telecommunications and internet systems. Students will also study appropriate development methods for creating and implementing Information Systems. Much of this knowledge is learned through XML constructs. Students develop practical XML-based skills (including XML Schema, CSS, XHTML and XSLT) for building data repositories and managing their effective use.

Assignments involving written answers to questions totalling approximately 4000 words (15%) and practical work (15%) due during the semester; a group assignment involving practical work (12%), two short presentations (5%) and a written report of 1000-2000 words (3%) due at the end of the semester; a 2-hour written examination in the examination period (50%). Satisfactory completion of the weekly assignments, group assignment and final examination is necessary to pass this subject.