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A D M I SS I ON R E Q U I R E M ENTS
• Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
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Secondary V Language of Instruction
Secondary V Second Language
Secondary IV Science
Secondary IV Mathematics
Secondary IV History
Computer Science
Technology
A b o u t D aw s o n C o l l e g e
historic building on 12 acres of green space. The first
English-language institution in the Quebec CEGEP
Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects
may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to
complete remedial courses.
network is today one of the largest with approximately
• Mathematics 564-506 or 565-506 or
Mathematics 526
and is linked directly to the Atwater Métro station.
• March 1 (for Fall semester)
The program begins in the Fall semester; it does not admit
new students in the Winter term.
10,000 students enrolled in more than 50 programs and
profiles of study. The College occupies an entire city block
Fees
Tuition is free for Canadian citizens or landed immigrants
with permanent residence in Quebec taking at least four
courses per semester. A non-refundable $30 application
fee and about $200 in student fees are charged. Books
and supplies cost between $500 and $1,000 per year,
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I ON
Please contact (514) 931-8731, ext. 5067
Or visit: www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Dawson College
Dawson College is located in downtown Montreal in a
or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
A P P L I C AT I ON D E A D L I NE
420.A0
although visual arts supplies are more costly. Financial aid
is available; contact (514) 931 8731 ext. 1186 for more
information. Fees are subject to change without notice.
Dawson College
3040 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal Quebec H3Z 1A4
Canada
T 514 933 1234
www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Computer Science
Technology
Dawson College
Computer Science Technology
P R OG R A M i n f o rmaT I ON
While the Computer Science Technology program prepares
students to enter the work force immediately after graduation,
many students pursue studies at university in various
Computer Science degree programs, either full-time or parttime. Depending on the university, students may be granted
credits towards their degree program (Dawson College and
Concordia University have an agreement by which Computer
Science Technology students may receive up to 13 credits in an
undergraduate Computer Science program).
Computer Science Technology is a three-year program that
prepares a student to work as a programmer-analyst in
small, medium or large enterprises that use networks and
the Internet to conduct their business.
Course content is constantly reviewed in consultation with
the industry to ensure graduates are able to respond to
changing market demands. The program encompasses two
realms of programming: rapid application development
(RAD) for desktop systems and web programming for
dynamic e-commerce web sites.
Through intensive theoretical and practical work in
Computer Science subjects, and by taking related courses in
Business, Mathematics, and Psychology, the student will gain
experience in creating state-of-the-art computer systems that
support the needs and goals of modern businesses. Thirdyear students take part in an industrial internship where
they gain valuable experience in the workplace. At various
times during the program students are asked to prepare
presentations enabling them to develop their communication
and presentation skills.
The facilities for students in Computer Science at Dawson
College are state-of-the-industry. From workstations to
servers, all computers are networked and equipped with
the software tools and components regularly found in the
industry. Most of the software development tools used in
the program, from compilers to operating systems, are also
available to students for home use at no cost.
In the realm of RAD, the languages used are Visual Basic
and Java. For web development, the languages are XHTML, JavaScript, PHP, and Java. The database management
systems (DBMS) Access, Oracle, and MySQL, commonly
used in industry, are used to create client-server applications.
To better understand the network/internet programming
environments, topics such as data communications,
operating systems (Windows, Windows Server, and Linux),
and distributed systems (Internet/Intranet) are covered
in depth.
Computer Science Technology
Course List continued
Year 2 Term 3
• Programming II – VB.net I
• Programming III – Java II
• Database II – Database Theory and SQL
• Statistics for Computer Science
Physical Education
English
C A R EE R o pp o r t u n i t i e s
Year 2 Term 4
Some of the entry-level employment opportunities include
application programmer, web designer and programmer,
junior network administrator, and PC support technician.
Graduates are employed in financial, banking, transportation, manufacturing, insurance, health care, government,
and education and research environments.
• Programming IV – VB.net II
• Internet Applications II – Web Development I
• Database III – Oracle I
Humanities
French
English
Computer Science Technology
Course List
Year 1 Term 1
• Logic of Programming
• Internet Applications I – Intro to the Internet
• Fundamentals of the Computer
• Business Administration
Physical Education
Humanities
English
Complementary *
Year 3 Term 5
• Programming V – Java III
• Internet Applications III – Web Development II
• Database IV – Oracle II
• Data Communications and Networking
Humanities
Complementary *
Year 3 Term 6
• Internet Applications IV – Web Development Project
Year 1 Term 2
• Programming I – Java I
• Database I – Intro to Database Management Systems
• Operating Systems II – Windows Server
• Psychology - Human Relations
• Internship
• Operating Systems I - Linux
* Students may select Complementary courses from any in
• Linear Algebra
the Social Science ensemble except Psychology.
Physical Education
French
English
Every student must take four English courses, two
French courses, three Humanities courses, three
Physical Education courses and two complementary
courses to receive a CEGEP Diploma.