Okanagan CollegeComputer Science
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions 1. Who is the department chair? Alan Kennedy, akennedy@okanagan.bc.ca , (250) 762-5445 local 4297, has his term expiring 2012-06-30. To make sure that you contact the department chair, you may wish to use this address instead 2. How many people are in the department? Nine, plus two honorary members The honorary members are Sheilagh Seaton, a member of the Business Administration department and a former member of the Computer Science department, and Richard Christie, a member of the Physics and Astronomy department and participant on many Computer Science selection committees.
4. Where do you offer the CIS diploma program? The complete program is offered only in Kelowna. Selected courses are offered in Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm. 5. Where do you offer the BCIS degree program? The complete program is offered only in Kelowna. Selected courses are offered in Penticton, Vernon, and Salmon Arm. 6. Where do you offer service courses for engineering technology programs? At the campuses where the engineering technology programs are offered. At the moment this is only Kelowna but there is talk of offering these programs at at least one more campus. 7. Where do you offer University Studies courses? In Kelowna, since many of the courses are part of CIS and BCIS. In Vernon, Salmon Arm, and Penticton, as long as the demand is there. 8. Where are your labs? Details about all our labs, regardless of campus, are available at here! 9. What are the strengths of the department? Small classes, excellent teachers, and excellent facilities. Expertise in systems analysis and design, software development and database management systems. 10. How you I find out about the programs the department offers? The easiest way is to come to one of our orientation sessions and ask questions. These sessions will be scheduled in Kelowna in the spring of 2011. The dates will be included on the department home page. A map of the Kelowna campus is available here . |
