STRUCTURE:
The Associate Degree in computer Studies is a single programme which covers all the fundamentals of the discipline including courses in Information Systems, Computer Programming, Operating Systems, Data Communications and Networking, and Internet Technologies.
OBJECTIVES:
Graduates from this program will have a good theoretical understanding of the fundamental components of Computer Systems: Processors, Storage, Input/Output, Communications (including the Internet), Operating Systems, Software Applications and Computer Programming. They will be able to apply this knowledge to be able to:
- Analyze Information Systems requirements of an organization and develop appropriate solutions. This includes evaluation and selection of suitable software and hardware.
- Develop small, in-house applications for an organization, Particularly Database applications.
- Install and support Network Systems.
- Install and support Operating Systems software, particularly Windows 2000/XP and Windows.NET
- Develop Accounting/Financial Information Systems using purchased Accounting software packages.
- Function effectively in management positions in the Information Technology unit of medium-sized organizations.
| Course Code | Course Name |
Credits |
CW Weighting | Exam Weighting | Year | Semester |
Elective |
| COM3311 | Administrative Communication |
3 |
100 | 0 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| MTH2111 | College Algebra |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2115 | Internet Basic & Web Design in HTML |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2116 | Intro to Programming Logic Using C++/Java |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| ENG2111 | Introduction to Academic Writing |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| RES2111 | Introduction to Research |
2 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| MTH2110 | Math for Computer Studies |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2111 | Productivity Tools & Software |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 1 |
N |
| ENG2122 | Comm. in Organizations & Public Communication |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2123 | Database Application Development |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| MTH2125 | Discrete Mathematics |
4 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2126 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C++/Java |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| MTH2123 | Quantitative Techniques I |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2120 | Web Page Design II (HTML & CSS) |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 1 | Semester 2 |
N |
| MTH2214 | Calculus I |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2214 | Data Communication & Networking |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2216 | Data Structures & Algorithms: C++/Java |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2215 | Information Systems |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| ACC2110 | Introduction to Accounting II |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2212 | Introduction to Unix/Linux |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2210 | Operating Systems |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| TCI2111 | TCI Studies |
2 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 1 |
N |
| CIS2225 | Accounting Information Systems |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2221 | Computers Architecture |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2220 | Database Systems: SQL/Oracle |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| PSY2111 | Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CET2228 | PC Technology |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2226 | PHP Programming |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |
| CIS2222 | Project |
3 |
40 | 60 | Year 2 | Semester 2 |
N |