2.1   Introduction

Computer Science programme provides the education and variety of expertise necessary to succeed with high technology environments in industry, society and the academia, and for software and hardware design, manufacture and maintenance. This exposure will prepare Computer Science graduates for the selection, creation, application, integration administration and maintenance of computing technologies in organizations and societies.

2.2   Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to utilize and take advantage of the technological advancement for the development of a nation which depends to a great extent on the size, quality, motivation and orientation of its science and engineering personnel. It is clear that computer is playing a major role in the technological advancement of most nations especially in this present age and thus, the quality and quantity of electronic and computer science are of significant importance to the society.

2.3   Aim and Objectives

Computer Science aims at producing graduates with the skills and knowledge to take on appropriate professional positions relating to the Computer Science field and grow into a leadership position or pursue research or graduate studies in the field. The objectives of the degree programme in Computer Science should include:

  1. Creating in students the awareness of and enthusiasm for computer science and its capability
  2. Involving the students in the intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying
  3. Providing a broad and balanced foundation in computer science knowledge and practical skill
  4. Developing in students a range of transferable applicable skills of information technology to all aspects of human endeavor
  5. Generating in students an appreciation of the importance of computer in an industrial, economic, technological and social context
  6. Providing students with knowledge and skills base for further studies in computer science or multi-disciplinary studies involving computer science.

2.4   Admission and Graduation Requirements

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics to form the core subjects with credit in any other two relevant science subjects, at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the relevant subject combination is required for admission into 100 Level.

Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB/JUPEB Advanced Level in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200-level. This is in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or WASCE/GCE O level as indicated above.

To be eligible for graduation, the candidate must have satisfied:

  1. the approved University requirement of 10 units minimum from general studies courses.
  2. the approved Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences requirements concerning work-load, registration for courses and program duration.
  • the Departmental requirements by satisfactorily completing the compulsory courses together with the minimum unit of the elective courses.

2.5   Course Structure for BSc Computer Science

100 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
BIO 101 General Biology I 3 C 45 –
BIO 107 General Biology Practical I 1 C – 45
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 R 45 –
CHM 107 General Chemistry Practical I 1 R – 45
CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science 3 R 30 45
GST 101 Communication in English I 2 C 30 –
GST 123 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 R 30 –
MTH 101 General Mathematics I 3 R 45 –
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 R 45 –
PHY 107 General Physics Practical I 1 R – 45
CRM 105 Introduction to Sociology 0 R 30 –
Sub Total 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 102 Introduction to Problem Solving 3 C 30 45
GST 102 Communication in English II 2 C 30 –
GST 104 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30 –
GST 122 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 C 30 –
MTH 102 General Mathematics II 3 R 45 –
MTH 104 General Mathematics III 3 R 45 –
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 R 45 –
PHY 108 General Physics Practical II 1 R – 45
STA 102 Statistics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 3 R 45 –
Sub Total 22      
GRAND TOTAL 44      
             

200 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 201 Computer Programming I 3 C 30 45
CSC 205 Operating Systems I 3 C 30 45
CSC 207 Introduction to Web Design 2 C 45 –
CSC 211 Computer Hardware 3 R 30 45
GST  107 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 R 30 –
MTH 201 Mathematical Methods 3 R 30 45
MTH 203 Set, Logic and Algebra 3 E 30 –
PHY 221 Electric Circuits and Electronics 3 R 30 45
Subtotal 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 202 Computer Programming II 3 C 30 45
CSC 204 Fundamentals of Data Structures 3 R 30 45
CSC 208 Discrete Structure 3 R 45 –
CSC 218 Foundations of Sequential Program 3 R 45 –
CSC 290* Industrial Training (12 Weeks) 3 C    
GST  126 Contemporary Health Issues 2 R 30 –
GST 210 Environment & Sustainable

Development

 2 R 30 –
Subtotal 19      
GRAND TOTAL 41      
             

*Course(s) to be held during Long Vacation

300 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 301 Structured Programming 3 C 45 –
CSC 303 Data Management I 3 C 45 –
CSC 305 Operating Systems II 3 C 45 –
CSC 317 Computer Architecture and Organization I 3 R 45 –
CSC 321 Systems Analysis and Design 3 R 30 45
CSC 333 Computational Science & Numerical

Methods

 3 R 45 –
GST 211 Entrepreneurship 2 R 30 –
GST 221 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 E 30 –
Subtotal 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 302 Object-Oriented Programming 3 R 45 –
CSC 310 Algorithms and Complexity Analysis 3 R 45 –
CSC 312+   Research Methodology in Computer Science 1 R 30  
CSC 316 Compiler Construction I 3 R 45 –
CSC 318 Computer Architecture and Organization II 3 R 45 –
CSC 332 Survey of Programming Language 4 C 45 45
CSC 390* Industrial Training II (12 Weeks) 3 C    
GST 222 Leadership Skills 2 R 30 –
Subtotal 22      
GRAND TOTAL 44      
             

*Course(s) to be held during Long Vacation

400 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 401 Organisation of Programming

Languages

 3 R 45 –
CSC 403 Software Engineering 4 C 45 45
CSC 411 Artificial Intelligence 3 R 45 –
CSC 421 Net-Centric Computing 3 R 45 –
CSC 423 Computer Networks/Communications 3 C 30 45
CSC 441

 

 Human-Computer Interface 2 R 30 –
CSC 491 Research Project  I 3 C   135
  Elective 3 E 45 –
Subtotal 24      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 404 Data Management II 3 C 30 45
CSC 492 Research Project  II 3 C   135
  Elective 12 E 135 –
Subtotal 18      
GRAND TOTAL 42      
             

 

REQUIREMENTS

2.4   Admission and Graduation Requirements

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics to form the core subjects with credit in any other two relevant science subjects, at the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the relevant subject combination is required for admission into 100 Level.

Candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the GCE/IJMB/JUPEB Advanced Level in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) may be admitted into 200-level. This is in addition to fulfilling the requirement of a minimum of credit passes in five relevant subjects at SSCE or WASCE/GCE O level as indicated above.

To be eligible for graduation, the candidate must have satisfied:

  1. the approved University requirement of 10 units minimum from general studies courses.
  2. the approved Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences requirements concerning work-load, registration for courses and program duration.
  • the Departmental requirements by satisfactorily completing the compulsory courses together with the minimum unit of the elective courses.
COURSE STRUCTURE

2.5   Course Structure for BSc Computer Science

100 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
BIO 101 General Biology I 3 C 45 –
BIO 107 General Biology Practical I 1 C – 45
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3 R 45 –
CHM 107 General Chemistry Practical I 1 R – 45
CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science 3 R 30 45
GST 101 Communication in English I 2 C 30 –
GST 123 Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence 2 R 30 –
MTH 101 General Mathematics I 3 R 45 –
PHY 101 General Physics I 3 R 45 –
PHY 107 General Physics Practical I 1 R – 45
CRM 105 Introduction to Sociology 0 R 30 –
Sub Total 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 102 Introduction to Problem Solving 3 C 30 45
GST 102 Communication in English II 2 C 30 –
GST 104 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2 C 30 –
GST 122 Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT 2 C 30 –
MTH 102 General Mathematics II 3 R 45 –
MTH 104 General Mathematics III 3 R 45 –
PHY 102 General Physics II 3 R 45 –
PHY 108 General Physics Practical II 1 R – 45
STA 102 Statistics for Physical Sciences and Engineering 3 R 45 –
Sub Total 22      
GRAND TOTAL 44      
             

200 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 201 Computer Programming I 3 C 30 45
CSC 205 Operating Systems I 3 C 30 45
CSC 207 Introduction to Web Design 2 C 45 –
CSC 211 Computer Hardware 3 R 30 45
GST  107 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 R 30 –
MTH 201 Mathematical Methods 3 R 30 45
MTH 203 Set, Logic and Algebra 3 E 30 –
PHY 221 Electric Circuits and Electronics 3 R 30 45
Subtotal 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 202 Computer Programming II 3 C 30 45
CSC 204 Fundamentals of Data Structures 3 R 30 45
CSC 208 Discrete Structure 3 R 45 –
CSC 218 Foundations of Sequential Program 3 R 45 –
CSC 290* Industrial Training (12 Weeks) 3 C    
GST  126 Contemporary Health Issues 2 R 30 –
GST 210 Environment & Sustainable

Development

 2 R 30 –
Subtotal 19      
GRAND TOTAL 41      
             

*Course(s) to be held during Long Vacation

300 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 301 Structured Programming 3 C 45 –
CSC 303 Data Management I 3 C 45 –
CSC 305 Operating Systems II 3 C 45 –
CSC 317 Computer Architecture and Organization I 3 R 45 –
CSC 321 Systems Analysis and Design 3 R 30 45
CSC 333 Computational Science & Numerical

Methods

 3 R 45 –
GST 211 Entrepreneurship 2 R 30 –
GST 221 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 E 30 –
Subtotal 22      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 302 Object-Oriented Programming 3 R 45 –
CSC 310 Algorithms and Complexity Analysis 3 R 45 –
CSC 312+   Research Methodology in Computer Science 1 R 30  
CSC 316 Compiler Construction I 3 R 45 –
CSC 318 Computer Architecture and Organization II 3 R 45 –
CSC 332 Survey of Programming Language 4 C 45 45
CSC 390* Industrial Training II (12 Weeks) 3 C    
GST 222 Leadership Skills 2 R 30 –
Subtotal 22      
GRAND TOTAL 44      
             

*Course(s) to be held during Long Vacation

400 Level: Computer Science

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 401 Organisation of Programming

Languages

 3 R 45 –
CSC 403 Software Engineering 4 C 45 45
CSC 411 Artificial Intelligence 3 R 45 –
CSC 421 Net-Centric Computing 3 R 45 –
CSC 423 Computer Networks/Communications 3 C 30 45
CSC 441

 

 Human-Computer Interface 2 R 30 –
CSC 491 Research Project  I 3 C   135
  Elective 3 E 45 –
Subtotal 24      
 
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Code Course Title Units Status LH PH
CSC 404 Data Management II 3 C 30 45
CSC 492 Research Project  II 3 C   135
  Elective 12 E 135 –
Subtotal 18      
GRAND TOTAL 42