Athabasca University

Athabasca University Provide different fees program for Students who live Outside of Canada. One of these programs is Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems Degree (4 years—120 credits).

· Regulations
Offered by Athabasca University's School of Computing and Information Systems (SCIS), the Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems program (BSc CIS) is designed for students who wish to be applications-oriented and use computers in business, education, and other application areas for processing, utilization and management of information.
Athabasca University will not grant credit for individual computer science courses that were completed more than five years ago unless students can supply evidence of employment indicating they are current in a computer science-related field/profession.

Degree Requirements:
Total credits in the program
120

Core Course Requirements (57 credits)
ADMN 233
Writing in Organizations
(3)
COMP 200
Introduction to Computing and InformationSystems
(3)
COMP 268
Introduction to Computer Programming (Java)
(3)
COMP 272
Data Structures (Java)
(3)
COMP 314
Computer Organization
(3)
COMP 347
Computer Networks 1
(3)
COMP 361
System Analysis and Design
(3)
COMP 378
Introduction to Database Management
(3)
COMP 495
Computer and Information Systems Projects I
(3)
ENGL 255
Introductory Composition
(3)
MATH 209
Finite Mathematics
(3)
MATH 215
Introduction to Statistics or

MATH 216
Computer-Oriented Approach to Statistics
(3)
MATH 265
Introduction to Calculus I
(3)
MATH 270
Linear Algebra I
(3)
MATH 309
Discrete Mathematics
(3)
MGSC 405
Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making
(3)
ORGB 364
Organizational Behaviour
(3)
PHIL 333
Professional Ethics or

PHIL 371
Ethics, Science, Technology, and the Environment
(3)
SCIE 326
Scientific Reasoning
(3)

and the following
Computer Science (COMP) or Computers and Management Information Systems (CMIS) courses at the 300 level.
(15)

Computer Science (COMP) courses at the 400 level.
(18)



· Examples of interaction techniques in
Athabasca University

1) Learner-learner interaction
a. AUSU PEER SUPPORT OPTIONS:
i. AUSU Discussion Forums:
A great place to get in touch with other AU students. It is also a great place to read about students' experiences with AU courses, or just to talk about what interests you.
ii. Chat Room:
Allows you to talk to other AU students or student councilors in real time. AUSU Councilors often schedule chat times to be available for student questions.
iii. AUSU Student Clubs:
Allow students with similar interests to come together for support and fun. Each club has a website with information of interest to members, and a private discussion forum where most interaction takes place.
iv. AUSU website: if the students have any trouble or want to discuss with others in the same courses they could join (AUSU website). It allows students to post and view messages to the bulletin board and Study Buddy Board and to participate in the online chat and course evaluation

2) Learner-content interaction
1. Ask AU: To answer FAQ
2. Free publishing:
· AUSU News: These services tell the member information about what happens at AUSU by sending mails to students once or twice a year.
· AUSU Handbook/Planner: Available for AU undergraduate members giving them general information about the studying and learning in the AUSU
3. AUSU Advocacy: provides advocacy for all AU students in two distinct ways:
Individual Student Advocacy: this service support student if they have any concern or feedback about things such as: course problems, academic or exam fees, tutor concerns or commendations, new course suggestions, or any ideas that will improve your academic experience overall, by only email.
External, or Group Advocacy