Syllabus

Revised Bsc.
Computer Science Syllabus September 2011
KENYATTA
UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Reviewed
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
CURRICULUM
Submitted to the
Registrar Academic Affairs
Kenyatta University
MAIN CAMPUS
NAIROBI
By
Chairman
CIT Department
Kenyatta University
September 2011
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Revised Bsc. Computer Science Syllabus September 2011
Table of Contents
PREAMBLE .......................................................................................................................................4
RATIONALE ......................................................................................................................................5
Mission .............................................................................................................................. 5
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................5
DURATION AND DEGREE PATTERN .................................................................................................6
REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................................6
EXAMINATIONS ...............................................................................................................................6
UCU 100
COMMUNICATION SKILLS ......................................................................... 10
UCU 105
HIV / AIDS AND DRUGS ............................................................................. 11
SCO100
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS ................................................................... 12
SCO102
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING ......................................................... 13
SCO104
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE I .................................. 14
SCO106
ELECTRONICS ............................................................................................. 15
SCO 108
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS ........................................................................ 16
SCO 110
MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE .................. 17
UCU 101
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES .......................................................................... 18
UCU 103
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING ...................... 19
SCO101
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ............................................................ 20
SCO103
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I ....................................................... 21
SCO105
DATA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ................................................ 22
SCO107
OPERATING SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 23
SCO109
LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ........................................... 24
SCO111
DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ............................. 25
SCO200
OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING II .................................................... 26
SCO202
EVENT DRIVEN PROGRAMMING ............................................................. 27
SCO204
DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS................................................. 28
SCO206
DATABASE SYSTEMS ................................................................................ 29
SCO208
OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .......................................... 30
SCO210
INTEGRAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ................................ 31
SCO212
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE................. 32
SCO201
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE II........................... 33
SCO203
SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................. 34
SCO205
FOUNDATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ........................................ 35
SCO207
WEB DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES .................................................... 36
SCO209
MICROPROCESSORS AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE ROGRAMMING ..... 37
SCO211
AUTOMATA THEORY ................................................................................. 38
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SCO213
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 39
SCO300
COMPUTER NETWORKS ............................................................................. 40
SCO302
SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT........................................................ 41
SCO304
ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS ............................................................ 42
SCO306
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES ................................................................... 43
SCO308
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS ............................................. 44
SCO310
COMPONENT PROGRAMMING .................................................................... 45
SCO301
COMPILER CONSTRUCTION......................................................................... 46
SCO303
SIMULATION AND MODELLING ................................................................ 47
SCO305
COMPUTER GRAPHICS ............................................................................... 48
SCO307
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE ............................................................... 49
SCO309
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITTING .................................. 50
SCO311
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ........................................................................... 51
SCO314
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT ...................................................................... 52
SCO400
PROJECT ...................................................................................................... 53
SCO402
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING.......................................... 54
SCO404
ENTREPRENEURSHIP ................................................................................. 55
SCO406
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SECURITY............................................................... 56
SCO408
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ................................................. 57
SCO410
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 58
SCO412
MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY .............................. 59
SCO401
NETWORK MANAGEMENT ......................................................................... 60
SCO403
NETWORK APPLICATIONS ......................................................................... 61
SCO405
COMPRESSION ............................................................................................ 62
SCO407
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................. 63
SCO409
NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING ......................................................... 64
SCO411
NEURAL NETWORKS .................................................................................. 65
SCO413
ROBOTICS ................................................................................................... 66
SCO415
DATA WAREHOUSE AND DATA MINING................................................... 67
SCO417
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS .................................................... 68
SCO419
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING.......................................................... 69
SCO419
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS ................................................................... 70
SCO423
INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITING ........................................................... 71
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PREAMBLE
Computer Science as a generalization of information theory that is concerned not only
with the transmission of information but also with its transformation and interpretation.
Computer science spans a wide range, from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to
cutting-edge
developments
in
robotics,
computer
vision,
intelligent
systems,
bioinformatics, and other exciting areas. We can think of the work of computer scientists
as falling into three categories. They design and implement software. Computer scientists
take on challenging programming jobs.
They also supervise other programmers, keeping them aware of new approaches. They
devise new ways to use computers. Progress in the CS areas of networking, database, and
human-computer-interface enabled the development of the World Wide Web. Now CS
researchers are working with scientists from other fields to make robots become practical
and intelligent aides, to use databases to create new knowledge, and to use computers to
help decipher the secrets of our DNA. They develop effective ways to solve computing
problems. For example, computer scientists develop the best possible ways to store
information in databases, send data over networks, and display complex images. Their
theoretical background allows them to determine the best performance possible, and their
study of algorithms helps them to develop new approaches that provide better
performance.
Computer science spans the range from theory through programming. Curricula that
reflect this breadth are sometimes criticized for failing to prepare graduates for specific
jobs. While other disciplines may produce graduates with more immediately relevant jobrelated skills, computer science offers a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates
to adapt to new technologies and new ideas.
Just like Information Technology (IT) this is another very dynamic field as it reflects on
the contemporary issue.
This has made the revision necessary so as to keep the
programme up to date, and also teach the students the basics of computer science before
going to the complex aspects of the study. The changes proposed in the revision are
aimed at making the programme more relevant to the needs of society and also to reflect
to recent technological advancements in the field of computer science.
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The process of reviewing this curriculum looked at the contemporary ICT skills needed in
market place while benchmarking with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) and Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines. Other
research conducted in area of IT were also reviewed. The reviewers also looked at the
Kenyas Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and University Senate guidelines
while drafting final report. Review task looked at The IT body of knowledge
Computer Science knowledge areas include: Discrete Structures (DS); Programming

Fundamentals (PF); Algorithms and Complexity (AL); Architecture and Organization
(AR); Operating Systems (OS); Net-Centric Computing (NC); Programming Languages
(PL); Human-Computer Interaction (HC); Graphics and Visual Computing (GV);
Intelligent Systems (IS); Information Management (IM); Social and Professional Issues
(SP); Software Engineering (SE); Computational Science and Numerical Methods (CN)
RATIONALE
With computer processing power doubling every two years, the field of computing
continues to evolve at an astonishing pace. There is therefore the need to review on a
regular basis the computer science curriculum to reflect the dynamic nature of the
industry.
Vision
To produce computer scientists with up to date knowledge and skills to meet current and
future industry demand.
Mission
Building capacity in up to date computer technologies by producing well-trained
computer scientists who can join the professional ranks, do research or pursue further
studies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A candidate pursuing the B.Sc. degree in Computer Science must meet the minimum
University entry mean grade of C+ in KCSE or any other entry mean grade/qualification
recognized by the university senate. In addition the candidate must have attained the
following minimum grades at KCSE or equivalent qualifications:
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Mathematics
B+
Physics
B+
English
C+
Or
Accredited Diploma Holders
Candidates with an accredited Diploma in Computer Science or related field with a credit
pass and mean grade of C in KCSE with a C+ in Physic and Mathematics may be admitted
into the first year of study and acquire credit transfer for equivalent courses with credit grade
at diploma level.
DURATION AND DEGREE PATTERN
The common regulations for all undergraduate degree programmes of Kenyatta University
and the School of Engineering and Technology shall apply.
The programme comprises 16 units in the first level, 14 units in the second, 12 units in third
levels, and fourth level.
REGULATIONS
1.
To qualify for the award of a degree, a student shall satisfy all the university
requirements pertaining to the degree.
2.
A student will be required to have completed a minimum of fifty four units (54) as
per the breakdown below:
a. Students shall take all the units offered in the first, second and third levels of
study.
b. At the end of third level, a student will undertake industrial attachment for a
period of not less than 12 weeks. Industrial attachment will not be included for
classification but the student will be required to obtain a pass in order to
graduate.
c. In the fourth level a student shall take seven (7) core units including a project
(equivalent to 2 units) and four (4) electives.
EXAMINATIONS
Common University regulations shall apply.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

DEGREE
LEVEL 100
FIRST SEMESTER
UCU 100
Communication Skills
UCU 105
HIV/AIDS and Drugs
SCO100
Computer Fundamentals
SCO102
Introduction to Programming
SCO104
Computer Organization and Architecture I
SCO106
Electronics
SCO108
Discrete Mathematics
SCO110
Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science
SECOND SEMESTER
UCU 101
Development Studies
UCU 103
Introductions to Creative and Critical Thinking
SCO101
System Analysis and Design
SCO103
Object Oriented Programming I
SCO105
Data Communication Technologies
SCO107
Operating Systems
SCO109
Linear Algebra for Computer Science
SCO111
Differential Calculus for Computer Science
LEVEL 200
FIRST SEMESTER
SCO200
Object Oriented Programming II
SCO202
Event Driven Programming
SCO204
Data Structures and Algorithms
SCO206
Database Systems
SCO208
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
SCO210
Integral Calculus for Computer Science
SCO212
Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
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SECOND SEMESTER
SCO201
Computer Organization and Architecture II
SCO203
Software Testing and Quality Assurance
SCO205
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
SCO207
Web Development Technologies
SCO209
Microprocessor and Assembly Language Programming
SCO211
Automata Theory
SCO213
Numerical Analysis for Computer Science
LEVEL 300
FIRST SEMESTER
SCO300
Computer Networks
SCO302
Software Project Management
SCO304
Advanced Database Systems
SCO306
Programming Languages
SCO308
Design and Analysis of Algorithms
SCO310
Component Programming
SECOND SEMESTER
SCO301
Compiler Construction
SCO303
Simulation and Modeling
SCO305
Computer Graphics
SCO307
Human Computer Interface
SCO309
Research Methods and Technical Writing
SCO311
Electronic Commerce
THIRD SEMESTER
SCO312
Industrial Attachment
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LEVEL 400
FIRST SEMESTER
SCO400
Project
SCO402
Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing
SCO404
Entrepreneurship
SCO406
Computer Systems Security
SCO408
Information Systems Management
SCO410
Distributed Systems
SCO412
Mobile Computing and Wireless Technology
SECOND SEMESTER
SCO400
Project
ELECTIVES
Select all 4 units from one of the following areas of specialization
NET CENTRIC COMPUTING
SCO401
Network Management
SCO403
Networked Applications
SCO405
Compression Techniques
SCO407
Multimedia Technologies
INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
SCO409
Natural Language Processing
SCO411
Neural Networks
SCO413
Robotics
SCO415
Data Warehouse and Data Mining
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SCO417
Geographic Information Systems
SCO419
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
SCO421
Decision Support Systems
SCO423
Information System Auditing
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UNIT DESCRIPTION
Level 100
Unit
UCU 100
Prerequisite
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
None
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip a student with skills to acquire knowledge and
effectively communicate their views to others, orally and in writing.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be expected to:
Demonstrate capacity to obtain information from listening.
Demonstrate ability to obtain and synthesis information on a subject from various

written sources.
Demonstrate ability to communicate in writing.
Demonstrate ability to make oral presentations.
Description/Content
Reading skills: Listening skills: Library skills: collecting and abstracting information:
Speaking skills: Writing skills: analyzing tasks, panning, drafting and editing various types of
writing skills: Study techniques: Planning work, organizing, storing and retrieving
information.
Delivery of the Unit
Lectures: 2 hours per week; Tutorials: 2 hours per week.
Assessments
Ordinary Examination at end of Semester: 70% Continuous Assessment: 30% where 20%
shall be continuous assessment tests and 10% shall be assignments.
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Unit
UCU 105
Prerequisite
HIV / AIDS AND DRUGS

None
Purpose
The objective of the course is to train a student on the transmission of and health issues on
HIV /AIDS, and caring for the affected.
Learning Outcomes
Know what is HIV /AIDS and its social and economic impact.
Understand spreading in Kenya and the world at large.
Create awareness of factors causes HIV / AIDS.
Know and use the HIV /AIDS prevention methods and facilities.
Know how to manage the infected and affected HIV /AIDS persons.
Know about other sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and fertility.
Description/Content
Adolescent development, fertility, pre- marital pregnancies: Adolescent problems; abortions;
STDs; drug use and abuse; hard drugs; sex tourism and trade, child marriage. Definition of
AIDS, demystifying AIDS; nature of AIDS, origin, classification and spread of the virus,
management of AIDS; living with AIDS, impact of AIDS on families, organizations and
institutions. Social and cultural beliefs and practices, HIV/AIDS and the law, confidentiality,
attitudes, poverty and urbanization. Participatory education mode, communication skills,
mass media approach, peer education approach model; preventative counseling and services;
storage and use of condoms; hospitals visits and reports.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO100
Prerequisite
COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS
None
Purpose
The objective of the course is to give basic competencies for application of a computer to
everyday tasks using standard packages.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the History and classifications of computers
Explain the components of the system unit, input , output and storage devices
Explain the basic principles of computer communication through number systems, data
representations.
Learn the basic skills for working with internet and WWW.
Appreciate the important role of the computer in todays business and society.
Troubleshoot basic computer science problems and install operating system.
Assemble and disassemble computers parts.
Be aware of different Computers careers and certifications.
Description/Content
Introduction to Computers: Definitions, History and classification of computers. Introduction to
internet and world wide web: Browsers, Emails and search engines. Components of the system
unit, inputs and output devices, Storage devices. Application Software: Ms Word, Ms Excel, Ms
Access. Operating systems and Utility programs. Basic computer troubleshooting. Assembly and
disassembly of computer systems. Computers and society: Computer security, safety, ethics,
privacy. Computers careers and Certifications.
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab work: 3 hours per week;
Assessments
Regular Examination at end of semester; 60 %, Continuous Assessment: 40 % where 10 % shall
be continuous assessment tests, 10 % shall be assignments, and 20 % shall be labs.
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Unit
SCO102
Prerequisite
INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
None
Purpose
The objective of the course is to enable the student apply high level language for solution of
simple scientific problems, and for this purpose to manipulate the inputs/outputs of a computer
program
Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic principles in programming
Understand the problem-solving strategies
understand the process of creation of computer program, and the different approaches;
use high level language to code write, compile, link, and execute a program with
emphasis, on scientific applications
Description/Content
Introduction to programming methodology and problem-solving strategies: the role of
algorithms in the problem-solving process; implementation strategies for algorithms; debugging
strategies; the concept and properties of algorithms. Simple data types. Constants and variable
declaration. Arithmetic and logical operators. Use of arrays. Program development using a
higher level programming language such as C. Use of control structures. Functions and
procedures. Working with text files. Programming techniques: top down methodology, design,
code, debug, & program documentation.
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab work: 3 hours per week;
Assessments
Regular Examination at end of semester; 60 %, Continuous Assessment: 40 % where 10 % shall
be continuous assessment tests, 10 % shall be assignments, and 20 % shall be labs.
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Unit
SCO104
Prerequisite
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE I

None
Purpose
To equip the learner with the basic knowledge in computer organization and architecture of a
digital computer system.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the different number systems and data representation in computers
Perform different Computer arithmetics
Explain the VonNeuman Architecture design of a computer
Understand the computer components and the different Interconnection Structures
Explain the memory structure of a computer.
Explain the I/O Modules.
Description/Content
Introduction: Organization and Architecture. Number system and data representation.
Computer Arithmetic. VonNeuman Architecture. Computer function and interconnection
Structures: computer components and function, Bus Interconnection, PCI. Memory
Organization: Memory Hierarchy, Internal Memory and External Memory. Internal Memory:
Main Memory Technology, RAM and ROM chips, Associative Memory, Cache Memory,
Virtual
memory,
Memory
Management
Hardware,
Error
Correction. Input/output
organization: External Devices, Device Interfacing, I/O Modules, I/O Methods: Programmed,
interrupt driven, DMA and I/O processors.
Lectures: 3 Hours per week; Tutorials 2 hours per week.
Assessments
shall be continuous assessment tests and 15 % shall be assignments ,
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Unit
SCO106
Prerequisite
ELECTRONICS
None
Purpose
The course provides the students with the basic knowledge in electronics in relation to the
computer components and functioning of the computer.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the electronic components and circuits in a computer
Understand how the logic gates work.
Understand the memory components.
Understand the synchronous and asynchronous circuits.
Description/Content
Electronic Components and Circuits: Resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, TTL, NMOS,
CMOS. Logic gates (NOT, OR, AND, NOR, NAND) & application. Combinational logic
circuits: adders, comparators, decoders, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers & error
control circuits. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops. Memory components: counters,
decoders, shift-registers, BCD counters, data registers. Introduction to data transmission:
synchronous and asynchronous transfer. Finite state machines (FSMs), clocked and
unclocked ;Mealy vs. Analysis of synchronous and asynchronous circuits; Design of
synchronous sequential circuits: State minimization, state assignment, next state and output
equation realization ;Sequential functional units:
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab work: 3 hours per week
Assessments
Regular Examination at end of semester; 60 %, Continuous Assessment: 40 % where 10 %
shall be continuous assessment tests, 10 % shall be assignments, and 20 % shall be labs. The
students must complete and pass all the labs before they can be allowed to proceed to the next
class.
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Unit
SCO 108
Prerequisite
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
None
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to equip the learner with the mathematics related to the field of
digital electronics.
Learning Outcomes
Be able to design simple logic circuits and describe digital logic elements
Understand Fundamental structures
Understand basic Boolean algebra
Understand Propositional logic, Predicate Logic and elementary number theory
Understand graphs and trees including their applications
Description/Content
Introduction to Mathematical logic: Statements and notations, connectives, truth tables,
tautology, implications, propositional logic. Predicate logic: Universal and existential
quantification; modus ponens and modus tollens. Set Theory: Subsets, pigeonhole principle;
cardinality and countability. Boolean algebra: Boolean values; standard operations on
Boolean values; de Morgans laws, digital logic. Mathematical Proofs: direct, indirect,
contradiction, mathematical induction. Graphs and trees.
Assessments
shall be continuous assessment tests, 15 % shall be assignments.
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Unit
SCO 110
MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMPUTER
SCIENCE
Prerequisite
None
Purpose
To introduce fundamental mathematical concepts which are applicable in computer science
field.
Learning Outcomes
To perform basic arithmetic operations with different numbers.
Understand basic operations on functions, relations and trigonometric functions.
Solve quadratic equations, polynomials and permutations
Description/Content
Numbers: Integers, Rational Numbers, Irrational numbers and real numbers.: Arithmetic
Functions: domain, co-domain, image, range, pre-image and types of functions (surjections,
injections, inverses, composition), Relations: symmetric, anti operations -symmetric,
reflexive and transitive Trigonometric functions: Trigonometric functions of compound
angles, Double angle formulae, half angle formulae, inverse trigonometric functions, General
trigonometric solutions. Complex numbers, Geometric representations, polar forms and
Demoivers theorem. Relation. Indices and algorithms. Quadratic equations and polynomials,
factor theorem remainder theorem; Partial fractions. Basics of counting: combinations and
permutations and Binomial theorem.
Assessments
shall be continuous assessment tests and 15 % shall be assignments
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Unit
UCU 101
Prerequisite
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
None
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to equip a student with conceptual tools for analysis of national
development.
Learning Outcomes
Explain concepts of development and apply them in the context of African country.
Discuss the gender issues in the context of development.
Discuss factors which affect development.
Description/Content
Concepts
of
development,
underdevelopment,
Theories
of
development
and
underdevelopment. Historical roots of African development and underdevelopment, Concept

of Gender and rationale for mainstreaming gender, Approaches to development.
Development strategies, indicators, problems and regional integration, population, resources
and development, agriculture and rural development, urbanization, industrialization and
development, science, technology and development, law, justice, politics and development,
ethics, morality and development.
Assessments
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Unit
UCU 103
Prerequisite
INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING

None
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to inculcate in a student a critical attitude and impart an
understanding of creative thinking.
Learning Outcomes
Effectively discuss morality, the individual and the society.
Discuss goals of education.
Participate in intellectual discourse.
Description/Content
Topics such as self-examination, individually, collectively, morality. Meaning of education,
critically and creativity, intellectual standards, (accuracy, clarity, precision, relevance),
intellectual dispositions, elements of reasoning, assumptions, evidence, inferences, deduction,
induction, validity, soundness, fallaciousness and their consequences.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO101
Prerequisite
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

SCO100
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to provide basic conceptual framework for development of
software systems
Learning Outcomes
state the goals of system analysis and design
explain the system development life-cycle
understand the analysis stage and design stage of software
be able to carry out the analysis and design of software given a case study
be able to design user interfaces based on HCL best practices
Description/Content
Fundamental concepts of systems analysis and design. Systems development life cycle.
Systems development methodologies. Feasibility study and Requirement analysis. Structured
System analysis and Design using SSADM: flowcharts, ERDs, Logical and Physical DFDs,
Decision tables and trees, Pseudo codes. Input, output and interface design.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO103
Prerequisite
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I
SCO100, SCO102
Purpose
The objective of the course is to enable the student apply a high level language for solution of
simple scientific problems, and for this purpose to manipulate the inputs/outputs of a
computer Programme using Object Oriented Programming Techniques.
Learning Outcomes
understand the OOP concepts
effectively use the different data types and variables, numbers, character, and logical
variables and effectively use different operation
Use loops, subprograms, sub functions and techniques for Programme optimization.
Description/Content
Object oriented programming fundamentals. Essentials of Java programming: classes,
methods, data types, input and output, control statements. Exceptions: handling exceptions,
throwing and defining own exceptions. Writing object oriented programs: Coding a class that
define an object, create object from a class. Inheritance and interfaces. Operators and dates.
Arrays, strings and vectors: one and multi dimensional arrays, using string class. Developing
simple Application programs.

Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab Work: 3 hours per week
Assessments
Regular Examination at end of semester; 60 % , Continuous Assessment: 40 % where 10 %
shall be continuous assessment tests, 10 % shall be assignments, and 20 % shall be labs.
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Unit
SCO105
Prerequisite
DATA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

SCO100
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to introduce the concepts and technologies used in modern days
data communication in computers systems.
Learning Outcomes
describe the OSI reference model
describe the TCP /IP protocol stack
explain the role of OS and TCP / IP in data communication
describe various local area network (LAN) technologies
differentiate between LAN and WAN technologies
describe various routing protocols
Description/Content
Data communications basics. Transmission media. Types of transmission. The ISO 7-layer
model. The TCP/IP Protocol Architecture. LAN technologies: Ethernet, Token Ring, WAN
technologies: B-ISDN, FR, xDSL, ATM; New Network technologies; Voice over IP; ELAN,
LEC, LECS, LES; TCP/IP over ATM; Firewall security systems; VPN; vLAN; Intranet and
Extranet; Structural Cabling; IP routing: Protocols and Algorithms. Introduction to wireless
technology.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO107
Prerequisite
OPERATING SYSTEMS
SCO100, SCO104
Purpose
The objective of the course is for students to understand the functions of operating system
components and their interactions, to be able to exploit operating system facilities to improve
the functionality and efficiency of programs, and be able to evaluate the suitability of a given
operating system for a given task.
Learning Outcomes
Have an overview of different types of operating systems.
Describe the components of an operating system.
Understand the working of an operating system, in particular process control,

synchronization and scheduling.
Description/Content
Operating system principles: structuring methods, processes and resources, concepts of API,
interrupts. Concurrency: state diagrams, dispatching & context switching. Mutual exclusion:
deadlocks, models & mechanisms. Synchronization. Multiprocessors. Scheduling processes
& threads. Memory management: overlays, swapping, & partitions, paging and segmentation,
working sets and thrashing, caching. Device management: serial & parallel devices, DMA,
recovery from failures. File systems. Backup strategies. Security & protection. Example of a
typical multi-user operating system such as UNIX
Assessments
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Unit
SCO109
Prerequisite
LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE

SCO 108, SCO 110
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to equip a computer science student with basic knowledge in
linear algebra and apply it to solve computer science problems.
Learning Outcomes
Understand linear equations
Understand matrices and their applications
Demonstrate the application of linear programming and linear regression in computer

science problems
Description/Content
Linear equations: Solutions of systems of linear equations. Matrices: matrix multiplication,
determinant, Cramer's rule, Matrix Inverse, Matrix Representation of Linear Maps, linear
Dependence, Linear Independence and Bases, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Vectors and
subspaces. Simple algorithms. Traversal strategies. Computer applications: wavelets,
transformations in computer graphics, computer vision, Google's PageRank algorithm, linear
programming, linear regression, Markov chains, linear and nonlinear optimization, control
theory, combinatorial optimization, and analysis of electrical networks. Use of MatLabs.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO111
Prerequisite
DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE

SCO 110
Purpose
To introduce fundamental mathematical concepts and properties in calculus which are
applicable to computer scientist
Learning Outcomes
1. Resolve the problems involving trigonometric functions
2. Apply properties of functions and equation
3. Apply basic manipulations to functions such as differentiation.
Apply properties of differentiation in solving computer science problems
Description/Content
Functions and Models: Exponential Functions, Inverse Functions and Logarithms. Limits and
Derivatives: The Tangent and Velocity Problems, The Limit
of a Function, Calculating Limits: Using the Limit Laws, Continuity, Limits at Infinity;
Horizontal Asymptotes, Derivatives and Rates of Change, the Derivative of a Function.
Differentiation Rules: Derivatives of Polynomials and Exponential Functions, the Product
and Quotient Rules, derivatives of Trigonometric Functions, The Chain Rule, Implicit
Differentiation,
Derivatives
of
Logarithmic
Functions,
Related
Rates,
Linear
Approximations and Differentials , Hyperbolic Functions . Computer Applications:

Maximum and Minimum Values, The Mean Value Theorem, How Derivatives Affect the
Shape of a Graph, Indeterminate Forms and L'Hospital's Rule, Curve Sketching,
Optimization Problems.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO200
Prerequisite
OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING II

SCO103
Purpose
The purpose of this course is to ground students to advanced concepts in object-oriented
programming and in writing more difficult/complex programs.
Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate knowledge of use of important features of an object-oriented language
such as exception handling, polymorphism, operator overloading and inheritances.
2. Gain a working knowledge of the Standard Libraries.
3. Develop multi-thread applications
Description/Content
Coding Graphical user interface: introduction to swing classes, frames, panels, buttons and
events, layout managers, labels and text fields, events handling, controls. Menus. Fonts,
colors, images and shapes. Applets: swing and AWT applets. Advanced Java skills: using
JDBC to work with databases. Writing real application programs using Java.

Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab Work: 3 hours per week.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO202
Prerequisite
EVENT DRIVEN PROGRAMMING
SCO102
Purpose
To provide skills in programming desktop applications using event driven programming
languages like Visual Studio.NET.
Learning Outcomes
design and program Windows applications using Microsoft .NET and Visual Studio
write object-oriented code using Visual Studio language syntax
analyze user requirements and design classes, user interfaces and databases
build SQL Server databases and access them using ADO.NET
Description/Content
Programming Fundamentals in .NET. Working with data types, identifiers, variables,
constants, expressions and conversions. Control Structures. Arrays. Exception handling and
debugging. Documentation. Constructing Windows Applications: Windows application
basics, Creating forms and positioning controls, Navigating with menus, Automating code
with the Toolbox and Properties window. Windows forms: Event Handling, property values
and dialog forms. Database manipulation and database controls: including use of dynamic
link libraries (DLLs); dynamic data exchanges (DDEs); object linking and embedding
(OLEs); and programming applications to display, edit, and update databases by use of the
data access object (ADO) and Language Integrated Query (LINQ).
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab Work 3 hours per week
Assessments
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Unit
SCO204
Prerequisite
DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

SCO100, SCO102
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to impart knowledge of manipulation and handling of data and
application to algorithms
Learning Outcomes
demonstrate knowledge in basic data structures such as arrays, lists, trees, stacks,
queues, binary search trees, and harsh tables
state the characteristics of arrays, lists, trees, stacks, queues, binary search trees,
harsh tables
create the data structures in an object oriented language
implement various searching and sorting algorithms
create and use data structures
determine which algorithm or data structure to use in different scenarios
Description/Content
Fundamental data structures: Stacks; queues; linked lists; hash tables; trees; graphs. Objectoriented design: encapsulation and information hiding, classes, separation of behavior, class
hierarchies, inheritance, polymorphism. Computing algorithms: O (N log N) sorting
algorithms, hash tables, including collision-avoidance strategies, binary search trees,
representations of graphs, depth- and breadth-first traversals. Recursion: recursive
mathematical functions, simple recursive procedures, divide-and-conquer strategies, recursive
backtracking. The basics of algorithmic analysis. Overview of programming languages:
Programming paradigms.
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Unit
SCO206
Prerequisite
DATABASE SYSTEMS
SCO100, SCO102
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip students with the basic knowledge underlying
databases systems.
Learning Outcomes
Identify various types of database models.
Describe the relational database model.
Identify entities, relationships and attributes.
Perform normalization up to the third normal form.
Use structured query language to access database records.
Description/Content
Introduction to databases database environment. Relational database theory: relational model,
entity relationship modeling, normalization, structured query language. Database design
concepts. Concurrency control. Database recovery. Distributed database systems. Object
databases. Use of report writers. Database transactions and management. Data security and
integrity. Current trend in database systems.
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab work 3 hours per week;
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Unit
SCO208
Prerequisite
OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

SCO101
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip the learner with the knowledge of analyzing and
designing software using object oriented approach.
Learning Outcomes
differentiate between structured system analysis and object system analysis
list the advantages offered by object oriented analysis
write an effective requirements specification document in object oriented

nomenclature
specify functional requirements of a system using cases
Identify system objects, their data and methods
use UML to develop a complete system design specification
perform verification, validation and testing of the system models against requirements
using standardized procedures
Description/Content
Fundamental concepts: Systems, requirements, events, and objects. Requirements
specification: Problem analysis, use cases, usage scenarios, interaction diagrams, and event
identification. Requirements analysis: Event stimuli, business rules, event responses, system
context models, domain object models, and state transition diagrams. Preliminary design:
Mapping essential events into practical events and mapping domain object models into design
object models. Verification, validation and testing. The various models are based on the
Unified Modeling Language (UML).
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Unit
SCO210
Prerequisite
INTEGRAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
SCO110, SCO111
Purpose
To equip the learner with the necessary integral properties.
Learning Outcomes
understand the properties of definite and indefinite integrals
perform integration by using the appropriate method of integration
apply the integral properties to solve computer science problems
Description/Content
Integration: Antiderivatives and the indefinite integral, The general formula for integration,
Area and the fundamental theorem of calculus, The area of a region between two curves, The
definite integral as the limit of a sum. Exponential and logarithmic functions: Integration of
Exponential Functions, Integration of Logarithmic Functions. Techniques of intergration:
Integration by Substitution, Integration by Parts, Partial functions, Improper Integrals.
Functions of several variables:The Three-Dimensional Coordinate System, Surfaces in Space,
Partial Derivatives, Double Integrals and Area in the Plane. Computer Applications: Signal
processing, audio editing or video editing programs.
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Unit
SCO212
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
Prerequisite
Purpose
This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Students will be introduced to
organizing data, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics while incorporating problem
solving and critical thinking skills to real life situations
Learning Outcomes
Interpret and construct statistical charts and tables.
Perform a wide variety of probability calculations and derivations,
communicate the results of statistical analyses graphically and verbally,
Accurately compute numerical summaries used to describe the central tendency,

spread and shape in the distribution of numerical data sets,
Demonstrate understanding of application of correlation, regression and hypothesis

testing.
Apply probability and statistical analysis to solve computer science problems
Description/Content
Introduction to statistics and statistical thinking; fundamental elements of statistical analysis;
introduction to the use of computers in statistical analysis; describing and exploring data:
distributions of data, measures of location, measures of variation, basic elements of
probability; random variables; moments and moment generating functions, linear
combination of random variables; Bernouli trials and the binomial distribution, the geometric
and negative binomial distributions; sampling without replacement; the Poison distribution;
conditional probability; the normal distribution; the central limit theorem; confidence
intervals and sample sizes. Basic concepts of inference, correlation, regression and hypothesis
testing
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Unit
SCO201
Prerequisite
COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE II

SCO104, SCO106
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the architecture and organization of a
computer hardware system and how it is built.
Learners Outcomes
Understand the characteristics of an Instruction set and function
Explain the different addressing modes and formats
compare and contrast the RISC and CISC architecture
Explain the theory behind pipeline and vector processing
Discuss the different processors architectures
Description/Content
Instruction Sets: Machine Instruction Characteristics, Types of Operands, Types of
Operations, Addressing Modes and Formats. Processor Structure and Function: Processor
Organization, Register Organization, The Instruction Cycle, Instruction Pipelining. Reduced
Instruction Set Computers (RISCO). RISC versus CISC. Control Unit Operation: Microoperations, Microprogrammed Control and Hardwired Implementation. Pipeline and Vector
Processing. Superscalar Processors. Multiprocessors: Characteristics of Multiprocessors and
Parallel Processing. Processor architectures e.g. Intel family
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Unit
SCO203
Prerequisite
SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
SCO101
Purpose
This course examines the theory and practice behind software testing and quality assurance.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the software testing process, planning, strategy, criteria, and
testing methods, as well as software quality assurance concepts & control process.
Learning Outcomes
Understand practices that support the production of quality software
Understand Software testing techniques
Understand life-cycle models for requirements, defects, test cases, and test results
Understand Process models for units, integration, system, and acceptance testing
Demonstrate proficiency in managing a software project to customer requirements.
Description/Content
Introduction to software testing. Unit Testing. Control Flow Testing. Data Flow Testing. System
Integration Testing. System Test Categories. Functional Testing. System Test Design. System Test
Planning And Automation. System Test Execution, Acceptance Testing. Software Inspection.
Software Quality Assurance. Software Quality Standards.
Assessments
Regular Examination at end of semester; 70 %, Continuous Assessment: 30 % where 20 % shall be
continuous assessment tests, 10 % shall be assignments.
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Unit
SCO205
Prerequisite
FOUNDATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SCO102, SCO100,SCO204
Purpose
To explore the idea that computers can be programmed to emulate human-like intelligence.
Learning Outcomes
Understand artificial intelligence concept
Understand problem solving techniques using intelligent computer systems
Apply knowledge presentation techniques and Artificial intelligence tools to create

intelligent computer systems
Description/Content
Techniques of artificial intelligence.; Historical perspective of AI: Problems: problem spaces
and search; knowledge representation: knowledge based and experimental systems;
intelligence agents; game playing; planning; robotics; natural language understanding and
speech recognition; expert systems; machine learning; adaptive systems; vision. Artificial
intelligence tools: Introduction to Prolog, LISP.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO207
Prerequisite
WEB DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES
SCO200, SCO202
Purpose
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to software tools used in internet
programming
Learning Outcomes
operate in a Java development environment
use client / Server protocols ( the HTTP protocol)
design and implement Web sites ( using HTML and CSS)
use scripting language for animations, images and sounds
Description/Content
Web Page Design. Programming for the Internet using Scripting languages. Dynamic
websites using scripting languages. File transfer (ftp). Search Engines. Unified and multiple
search engines. Database programming on the Internet. E-Commerce. Emerging trends such
as XML. Multimedia data technologies. Description and writing of several applets in detail.
Using Applets in Web Pages. Security issues and firewalls.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO209
Prerequisite
MICROPROCESSORS AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE ROGRAMMING

SCO104, SCO102
Purpose
To enable students to gain knowledge in PC hardware, and in using assembly language,
including what is needed to write, link and execute a program written in assembly language.
Learning Outcomes
Learn basic concepts of Microprocessor organization and data representation.
Learn the basics of assembly language style programming.
Study a particular machine assembly language in depth
Description/Content
Introduction to machine and assembly language, machine programming model i.e. register
sets and memory structure concepts and instruction formats and data word definition. It
addresses
techniques
including
absolute,
relative,
indexed
and
indirect
modes.
Implementation of high-level language operations and constructs in assembly language, Stack

operations; Procedures and parameter passing. I/O instructions and device handling,
operating system interfaces and multi-module programs and their linkage linkers loaders,
relocating loaders and interfacing assembly language programs with high-level language
programs. Instruction set of Intel processors Experiments using assembly language of Intel
family of microprocessors.
Assessments
shall be continuous assessment tests and 20 % shall be assignments , which include lab work
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Unit
SCO211
Prerequisite
AUTOMATA THEORY
SCO102, SCO104
Purpose
To provide insight into the intrinsic nature of computational problems as well as possible
solution techniques independent of programming language, programming paradigm,
computer hardware, or any other implementation aspects.
Learning Outcomes
1. Determine a languages location in the Chomsky hierarchy (regular sets, context-free,
context-sensitive, and recursively enumerable languages).
2. Prove that a language is in a specified class and that it is not in the next lower class.
3. Convert among equivalently powerful notations for a language, including among
DFAs, NFAs, and regular expressions, and between PDAs and CFGs.
4. Explain the Church-Turing thesis and its significance.
Description/Content
Deterministic finite automata (DFAs): Nondeterministic finite automata (NFAs), Equivalence
of DFAs and NFAs. Regular expressions: The pumping lemma for regular expressions, Pushdown automata (PDAs), Relationship of PDAs and context-free grammars. Properties of
context-free grammars. Turing machines: Nondeterministic Turing machines, Sets and
languages, Chomsky hierarchy.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO213
Prerequisite
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
SCO109, SCO 111, SCO210
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip the student with basic numerical techniques and
procedures for obtaining appropriate solution to engineering problems
Learning Outcomes
Use numerical tools, including write simple computer programmes, to obtain

approximate solutions to different equations.
Perform interpolation and numerical differentiation using various techniques.
Perform numerical integration using various techniques.
Apply numerical analysis techniques to solve computer science problems.
Description/Content
Introduction to error analysis: sources of errors, types of errors, statistical treatment of errors,
Lemper synthetic division. Non Linear Equations: Bisection method, Linear Iterative method,
Aitkens acceleration, Newton-Ralphson method. Finite Difference: Finite differences, Finite
differences operators, Finite difference tables, Location of errors. Interpolation: Linear
Interpolation, Interpolation based on finite differences, Lagranges interpolation. Numerical
Integration: Formulae derived from Taylor series, Mid ordinate rule, Trapezoidal rule,
Simpsons rules, Gaussian quadrature. Computer science applications.
Assessments
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Level 300
Unit
SCO300
Prerequisite
COMPUTER NETWORKS
SCO105, SCO107
Purpose
At the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of design and
implementation of computer networks.
Learning Outcomes
Familiar with various types of computer networks and related devices;
Familiar various types of communication protocols;
Exposed to the TCP/IP protocol suite.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of IP address.
Description/Content
Introduction to Computer networks History. Network topologies. Network architecture;
protocols, interfaces. Internetworking hardware: e.g. bridges, routers and gateways, Circuit
switching vs. Packet switching, Factors to consider during network design. Wireless
networking Protocols: OSI, TCP/IP Internet protocols and routing. Local area networks.
Wireless communications and networking: Performance analysis, congestion control,
network address translation, multimedia over IP, Switching and routing, mobile IP. Peer-topeer networking. Network security and other current research topics.
Lectures: 2 Hours per week; Lab Work: 3 hours
Assessments
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Unit
SCO302
Prerequisite
SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SCO101
Purpose
Gain knowledge, understanding, and deep appreciation of the nature, purposes, and
significance of project management in dealing with various Information Systems.
Learning Outcomes
Acquire knowledge and understanding of various techniques in managing projects and

team members.
Develop skills on managing change, risks, clients, teams and suppliers brought about
by any IS project.
Appreciate the importance of planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting an IS

project.
Description/Content
Definitions, Managing Change; Business Strategy and Information Systems. The
Organizational Framework; The Profile of a Project - Justifying the Project; Project Planning
Understanding the Work; Project Planning Estimating; Project Planning Scheduling and
Resourcing; Monitoring Progress; Exercising Control; Reporting Progress; Quality
Management; Risk Management; Value Management; Selling the Project;
Client
Management Issues; Managing Suppliers; Leadership; Performance Management; Project

Teams; The Working Environment; The Project Manager
Assessments
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Unit
SCO304
Prerequisite
ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS

SCO206
Purpose
To equip the learner with the knowledge of advanced database management techniques in
computerized systems.
Learning Outcomes
Design a database in a relational model
Create a database using DDL commands in a Relational DBMS
Manipulate the database using DML commands
Understand the current trends in DBMS
Description/Content
DBMS architecture. Mapping ERDs to relational databases. SQL programming: Database
creation using DDL Commands, Database manipulation using DML Commands, Views and
Reports. Indexing, query evaluation, and query optimization techniques. Transaction
management and concurrency control. Database security. Multi-user database architectures:
Client-server databases and Distributed database systems. Trends in database technology:
Multimedia databases, data mining and data warehouse. A case study using Oracle or SQL
server.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO306
Prerequisite
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Purpose
The course provides a comparative study of programming languages, syntax and semantics of
programming languages.
Learning Outcomes
To analyze a programming language based on generic characteristics.
Explain the importance of formal semantics, differentiate between formal and

informal semantics, describe the different approaches to formal semantics, and
evaluate the different approaches to formal semantics.
Evaluate the impact of different typing regimes on language design, language usage,
and the translation process.
Explain the role of different abstraction mechanisms in the creation of user-defined

facilities.
Description/Content
Programming Language Semantics: Informal semantics, Overview of formal semantics,
Denotational semantics, Axiomatic semantics, and Operational semantics. Programming
Language Design: General principles of language design, Design goals, Typing regimes, Data
structure models, Control structure models, Abstraction mechanisms.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO308
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS
Prerequisite SCO 213, SCO 204

Purpose
To introduce the students to Algorithms Analysis and Design Techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the techniques used to Analyze and Design Algorithms,
Be able to compare the performance of Algorithms
Description/Content
Introduction to Algorithms, Complexity theory, worst and Average case, best case, Big O.
Recurrence relations: Fibonacci, GCD, Factorial, Power search Algorithms; sequential Binary
search, Sorting Algorithms, shell, insertion, Binary sort tree, Merge sort, External Sorting,
Internal sorting. Design of Algorithms: Divide and Conquer, Dynamic programming, Greedy
Algorithm, Back tracking. Applications: Tower of Hanoi, Number Multiplication, Knapsack
Assessments
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Unit
SCO310
Prerequisite
COMPONENT PROGRAMMING
Purpose
The student be able to build a program from existing components, write components that can
be used by others and extend a component development environment to support new features
of components.
Learning Outcomes
Introduce the concept of software component, including its relationship to the objectoriented programming paradigm.
Describe the basic issues present in component frameworks, including events,

properties, introspection and reflection, persistence, and packaging.
Introduce different component frameworks, including Java Beans, COM, and

CORBA.
Description/Content
Introduction to Component Oriented Programming (COP): Theory of Components:
Principles of COP, Infrastructures of COP, Component Models, Connection Models and
Deployment Models. COP with JavaBeans; CORBA Components; NET Components: .NET
Framework, Component Model of .NET, Connection Model of .NET, .NET Component
Deployments, Visual Studio .NET. COP with OSGi Components: Overview of OSGi
Technology; Web Services Components: Web Services Framework, Component Model of
Web Services, Connection Model of Web Services, Web Services Component Deployment.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO301
Prerequisite
COMPILER CONSTRUCTION
SCO200, SCO204,SCO202, SCO209
Purpose
This course aims at teaching students about compiler development methodology and its
associated technology to modern applications. The course contents include formal aspects,
lexical analysis, syntax analysis, syntax-directed translation, run-time environments,
intermediate code generation, code generation and code optimization.
Learning Outcomes
represent language tokens using regular expressions and finite automata
write a lexical analyzer for a language and generate a lexical analyzer using Flex
implement type checking for a block-structured language using a symbol table
generate target code for a stack-based runtime environment
Understand how source programs are mapped to target platforms via the compilation
process, and write better source programs based on this understanding.
Description/Content
Compilers and Interpreters. Main phases of compilation: lexical analysis, syntax analysis,
semantic analysis, code generation. Issues in compiler design: symbol tables, program
compilation, loading and execution. One-pass and two-pass techniques. Storage allocation.
Object code for subscripted variables. A simple complete compiler: organization, subroutine
and function compilation, bootstrapping techniques, multi-pass compilation. Optimization:
techniques, local, expressions, loops and global optimization.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO303
Prerequisite
SIMULATION AND MODELLING

Purpose
The objective of the course is to induct students into the field of developing mathematical
models of real events and subsequently obtaining computer simulation.
Learning Outcomes
Define simulation and modeling in relation to real world situations.
Highlight the role of simulation in system modeling.
Describe the principles and practice of continuous and discrete event simulation..
Apply simulation software to run models in sample manufacturing, service or

transport systems.
Description/Content
Modeling: various types of models. Properties of linear models. Model building techniques.
The black box approach. Role of models in a study. Financial modeling. Inter linked models.
Corporate modeling. Simulation: Simulation methodology. Use of simulation methodology.
Use of simulation languages. Generation of random variables. Pseudo-random number
generators. Transformation of random numbers. Test of randomness. Parameter estimation.
Maximum likelihood. Least mean square error. Use of Mat Lab Software in simulation.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO305
Prerequisite
COMPUTER GRAPHICS
SCO109,SCO213,SCO 210,SCO204
Purpose
The course is designed to teach the students theoretical and applied aspects of computer
graphics.
Learning Outcomes
Produce computer graphics using two and three dimensional raster graphics.
Description/Content
Theory and practice of computer graphics programming. Line and point plotting systems;
vector, pixel and point plotters. Ray tracing. Continual refresh and displays. Coordinate
systems. Screen co-ordinates, user co-ordinates. Graphical data structures. The viewing
algorithm. Transformations. Practical concepts in computer graphics modeling, rendering,
and animation. Interactive graphics: Interactive graphical techniques e.g. positioning, elastic
lines, windowing, zooming, rotation, and clipping routines. Rasterization algorithms;
illumination and color models; hidden surface elimination problem; geometrical modeling;
fractal representation; concepts of motion. 3D graphics.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO307
Prerequisite
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE

SCO 107
Purpose
To introduce the students to concepts in human computer interfaces and the various
techniques used to build interactive computer systems.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge in Human computer interface development.
Description/Content
Introduction; History of HCI. The Human; Input/output channels, Human memory and
Thinking. Usability Paradigms and principles. Design process; identifying users and usability
requirement; Task analysis; user object modeling; Style guides; Dialog Notations and design.
Prototyping. Evaluation. Help and documentation. High level theories. Groupware; multiuser interfaces architecture, cooperative application scenarios, students to develop interface
using an appropriate GUI Programming Language.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO309
Prerequisite
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITTING

SCO 101
Purpose
Introduces the basics of research practices which are deemed useful in various disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
Specify a problem statement of their research work.
Recite and reference materials used in their documentation.
Design, select, and analyze experimental data of their research work.
Present their research work in more elaborate structured way.
Describe the benefits and limitations of their structure.
Description/Content
Specifying a Problem Statement. Variables. Hypothesis. Research Question. Literature
Review: Location and review of relevant information, References and Bibliographies, Issues
of Plagiarism. Validity Concerns. Research Design. Data collection methods: Interviews,
Survey, Focus groups, Case studies, Observation, Archival method, Content analysis. Data
analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative approaches, Descriptive statistics. Effective
presentation skills.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO311
Prerequisite
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE
SCO207, SCO 300
Purpose
To introduce the theory and practice of doing business over the internet and the World Wide
Web.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of E commerce and its infrastructure.
Describe the technologies used in E- Commerce.
Understand the strategies of doing business using the Web.
Description/Content
Fundamentals of Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce). Infrastructure of ECommerce. Web
Based Tools for ECommerce. Software used in ECommerce. Ecommerce Security:
Threats and Implementation. Electronic Payment Systems. Strategies for Marketing, Sales,
Promotion and Purchasing. Web Auctions, Virtual Communities, and Web Portals. E
commerce and its operation environment.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO314
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
Prerequisite
Purpose
The objective of the course is to provide a student with exposure to actual practices and
processes in the software industry whose operations are relevant to the programme of study.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the process of problem identification and solution of software systems in the
industry.
Describe the maintenance of equipment and software he/she is exposed to in the

industry.
Describe the business processes, including responsibilities of different cadres, for the
activities he / she is involved in a plant.
Description/Content
The three-month Industrial Attachment aims to extend the knowledge gained throughout the
academic course, and to develop skills needed to work in an industrial environment. The
student should develop the social, technical and communication skills needed to work
effectively in a team.
Assessments
Assessment will be based on a written industrial attachment report, student logbook, and
recommendation from the supervisor.
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Unit
SCO400
PROJECT
Prerequisite
All SCO units in level 100, 200 and 300.
Purpose
A substantial project carried out throughout the fourth year, culminating in a written report,
project demonstration, and presentation of findings of research.
Learning Outcomes
Do develop a software using the acquired knowledge and programming skills
Write a report which entails the documentation of their project
Description/Content
Research in the relevant area that concerns the topic of the project
Practical work will cover
Do research in the relevant area that concerns the topic of the project.
capturing the requirements from sample scenarios using analysis tools like data flow
diagrams, ERDs
Development of system design models using various techniques like system flow
charts.
implement the system design using an appropriate programming language
Write a project proposal and dissertation
Assessments
Project proposal: 20%, Presentation: 40 %, Report : 40 %
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Unit
SCO402
Prerequisite
LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING

SCO 100
Purpose
To critically review of the issues relating to computing as a professional discipline.
Learning Outcomes
Explain the relevance of a code of conduct to professional practice in computing.
Describe the legal issues related to information systems development and operation..
Description/Content
Societal and environmental obligations. Role of professional organizations. The nature and
sources of contract. The law of tort, intellectual property laws. Fundamental principles of
engineering practice and ethics. Professional obligation. Contractual obligation. Contractual
disputes. Risks and liabilities of computer-based systems: Historical examples of software
risks; implications of software complexity; risk assessment and management. Cyber crimes
and counter measures. e-waste and its environmental effect.
Assessments
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Code
SCO404
Prerequisite
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
None
Purpose
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills leading to the
development of a business plan for SECS business ownership. An important part of the
course will be the incorporation of marketing, staffing, and financial considerations.
Learning Outcomes
understand the creation and sustenance of a market (as defined above)
construct their own definition of success and plot your path towards it
develop a profound conceptual understanding of key ideas in entrepreneurship,

with particular emphasis on effectuation
foster in themselves the courage for independent thinking, reasoned

communication and authentic behavior
Description/Content
Types of entrepreneurs, characteristics of Entrepreneurs. Role of entrepreneurs in economic
development. Various sources of business opportunities. Identification of commercially
viable business propositions. Business plan formulation. Starting new business ventures;
Business planning, Resource managements, organization development and management
financial management and planning. Marketing, selling and negotiation techniques. Exit
Options
Assessments
shall be continuous assessment tests and 15 % shall be assignments , which include a
business plan or business case study
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Unit
SCO406
Prerequisite
COMPUTER SYSTEMS SECURITY

SCO 200,SCO202
Purpose
To introduce students to security of information systems and related issues.
Learning Outcomes
Explain, design and implement security measures in Information systems.
Description/Content
Definition of information systems security, security threats, breaches, threat analysis and
counter measures. Definition and classification of programmed threats alongside preventive
measures. Security in operating systems, Database security, and Web security. Firewall
design and implementations and related issues. Cryptography techniques: data encryption and
decryption, private keys and public Keys. Security in e-payments. Case studies.
Assessments
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Code
SCO408
Prerequisite
INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

SCO 302
Purpose
Management of Information systems skills are passed to the student.
Learning Outcomes
Be able to apply management skills in the development, implementation, maintenance

and operations of information systems.
Description/Content
Information Systems concepts: classification of information systems. Information system
infrastructure, managing information resources. Application of MIS in organizations.
Strategic advantage of information technology. Transaction processing and management
reporting. Information systems and decision making. Decision support and executive support
system (DSS, ESS). Information systems development. The planning issues: IT planning; the
evolution of IT planning, Information Technology Economic: Evaluating IT benefits, Cost
and Performance. Managing Information systems resources: Control and Security. IT impact:
effects, ethical issues, impact on organization, impact on individual at work, social ethical
impact and the Internet.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO410
Prerequisite
DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS
SCO 107, SCO 300
Purpose
In this course we aim to provide students with a deeper understanding of distributed systems.
In particular we focus on the principles, techniques, and practices relevant to the design and
implementation of distributed systems.
Learning Outcomes
Explain what a distributed system is, why you would design a system as a distributed
system, and what the desired properties of such systems are.
Explain the basic principles in regard distributed system
Understand process communication and transactions in distributed system
Description/Content
The characteristics and objectives of distributed systems. Separation of logical design from
implementation. Impact on the design of high-level languages. Distribution of data,
management, control; maintenance and administration. Process communication and resource
sharing. Communication primitives. Application oriented services; Virtual processors, virtual
file service, virtual terminal service, job transfer, their design and implementation. Operating
systems and programming languages for concurrent and distributed systems.
Assessments
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Code
SCO412
Prerequisite
MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY

SCO 207, SCO 300
Purpose
The objective of the course is to give basic competencies on Mobile Computing
Learning Outcomes
Describe the main characteristics of mobile IP and explain how differs from IP with
regard to mobility management and location management as well as performance.
Illustrate (with home agents and foreign agents) how e-mail and other traffic is routed
using mobile IP
Implement a simple application that relies on mobile and wireless data communications.
Describe areas of current and emerging interest in wireless and mobile computing,
Description/Content
Overview of the history, evolution, and compatibility of wireless standards, The special
problems of wireless and mobile computing, Wireless local area networks and satellite-based
networks, Wireless local loops, Mobile Internet protocol, Mobile aware adaption, Extending
the client-server model to accommodate mobility, Mobile data access: server data
dissemination and client cache management, Software package support for mobile and
wireless computing, The role of middleware and support tools, Performance issues, Emerging
technologies
Assessments
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Unit
SCO401
Prerequisite
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
All SCO 100, 200 and 300 levels
Purpose
The objective of the course is to give learners competencies in Network Management
Learning Outcomes
Explain the issues for network management arising from a range of security threats,
including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and denial-of-service attacks
Develop a strategy for ensuring appropriate levels of security in a system designed for
a particular purpose.
Implement a network firewall
Demonstrate skills for managing a network using appropriate software e.g. Linux
Description/Content
Overview of the issues of network management, Network administration: Use of passwords
and access control mechanisms, Domain names and name services. Issues for Internet service
providers (ISPs). Security issues and firewalls. Quality of service issues: performance and
failure recovery in networks. Case studies on network management using an OS like Linux
Assessments
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Unit
SCO403
Prerequisite
NETWORK APPLICATIONS
Purpose
The objective of the course is to give learners competencies in the area of network
application
Learning Outcomes
How interactive client-server web applications work
Demonstrate how to implement a database-driven web site,
Implement an application that invokes the API of a web-based application.
Implement a distributed system using any two distributed object frameworks and
compare them with regard to performance and security issues.
Discuss security issues and strategies in an enterprise-wide web-based application.
Description/Content
Protocols at the application layer, Web interfaces: Browsers and APIs, Web Search
Technologies, Principles of web engineering, Database-driven web sites, Remote procedure
calls (RPC), Lightweight distributed objects, The role of middleware, Support tools, Security
issues in distributed object systems, Enterprise-wide web-based applications (Serviceoriented Architectures)
Assessments
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Code
SCO405
Prerequisite
COMPRESSION
Purpose
This course takes learners through the principles of compression and explores the rich body
of exciting ideas and solutions.
Learning Outcomes
Summarize the basic characteristics of sampling and quantization for digital

representation.
Select, giving reasons that are sensitive to the specific application and particular
circumstances, the most appropriate compression techniques for text, audio, image, and
video information and
Explain the asymmetric property of compression and decompression algorithms.
Illustrate the concept of run-length encoding.
Illustrate how a program like the UNIX compress utility, which uses Huffman coding and
the Ziv-Lempel algorithm, would compress a typical text file.
Description/Content
Analog and digital representations. Encoding and decoding algorithms. Lossless and lossy
compression. Data compression: Huffman coding and the Ziv-Lempel algorithm, Audio
compression and decompression, Image compression and decompression, Video compression
and decompression. Performance issues: timing, compression factor, suitability for real-time
use.
Assessments
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Code
SCO407
Prerequisite
MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip learners with knowledge on multimedia technologies
Learning Outcomes
Understand each of several media or multimedia standards, describe in non-technical

language what the standard calls for, and explain how aspects of human perception might
be sensitive to the limitations of that standard.
Describe the characteristics of a computer system (including identification of support

tools and appropriate standards) that has to host the implementation of one of a range of
possible multimedia applications.
Implement a multimedia application of modest size.
Description/Content
Sound and audio. Image and graphics. Animation and video. Multimedia standards (audio,
music, graphics, image, telephony, video, TV). Capacity planning and performance issues.
Input and output devices (scanners, digital camera, touch-screens, voice-activated). MIDI:
keyboards, synthesizers. Storage standards (Magneto Optical disk, CD-ROM, DVD).
Multimedia servers and file systems. Tools to support multimedia development.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO409
Prerequisite
NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING

Purpose
The objective of the course is to give competencies for application of natural language
processing
Learning Outcomes
Define and contrast deterministic and stochastic grammars, providing examples to

show the adequacy of each.
Identify the classic parsing algorithms for parsing natural language.
Defend the need for an established corpus.
Give examples of catalog and look up procedures in a corpus-based approach.
Articulate the distinction between techniques for information retrieval, language

translation, and speech recognition.
Description/Content
Deterministic and stochastic grammar. Parsing algorithms. Corpus-based methods.
Information retrieval and information extraction. Language translation. Speech recognition
and synthesis. Designing and coding programs for natural language processing. Applications
for natural language processing. Case studies.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO411
Prerequisite
NEURAL NETWORKS
Purpose
This unit introduces the student to the major classes of neural network models in use today.
Learning Outcomes
Understand how machine learns using the neural network model
Understand the different neural network models
Demonstrate practical knowledge of how to use neural network in developing

intelligent systems
Description/Content
About the brain and brain-like models. Single neuron models. Sensory processing and
filtering. Linear feed forward pattern associators. Recurrent pattern associators: Hopfield
networks. Nearest neighbor models, and sparse coding in the human brain. The Perceptron
and LMS learning algorithms. The back-propagation learning algorithm. Representations and
data preprocessing. Applications of neural network models. Case studies.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO413
Prerequisite
ROBOTICS
Purpose
The objective of the course is to give basic competencies on Robotics
Learning Outcomes
Outline the potential and limitations of todays state-of-the-art robot systems.
Implement configuration space algorithms for a 2D robot and complex polygons.
Implement simple motion planning algorithms.
Explain the uncertainties associated with sensors and how to deal with those
uncertainties.
Design simple control architecture.
Describe various strategies for navigation in unknown environments, including the

strengths and shortcomings of each.
Describe various strategies for navigation with the aid of landmarks, including the
strengths and shortcomings of each.
Description/Content
Overview of robotics. State-of-the-art robot systems. Planning vs. reactive control.
Uncertainty in control. World models: Configuration space, Planning, Sensing Robot
programming. Navigation and control. Robotic software and its architecture. Applications in
the robotics field. Case studies.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO415
Prerequisite
DATA WAREHOUSE AND DATA MINING
Purpose
The objective of the course is to equip the leaner with fundamental concepts in data
warehousing and application of data mining techniques
Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamental concepts in data warehouse
Understand the different data mining techniques
Demonstrate with real life applications the use of data miming
Description/Content
Introduction: Fundamentals of data mining, Data Mining Functionalities, Classification of
Data Mining systems, Major issues in Data Mining, Data Warehouse and OLAP Technology
for Data Mining Data Warehouse, Multidimensional Data Model, Data Warehouse
Architecture, Data Warehouse Implementation. Data Preparation Techniques: outlier and
missing data analysis, Data Reduction Techniques, learning methods in Data mining,
Statistical Methods in Data Mining, Cluster Analysis, hierarchal, agglomerative and Nave
Bayesian methods, Decision Trees and Decision Rules, Association Rules, Other Soft
Computing Approaches in Data Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic and Fuzzy
Set Theory, Genetic Algorithm, evolutionary algorithms..
Assessments
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Unit
SCO417
Prerequisite
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Purpose
Geographic Information Systems prepares the student for the rapidly growing career trucks in
pure and applied sciences, socio-economic, political, cultural, business areas etc. GIS uses
computer software to store and present data and information about resources, water, land and
land use, development patterns, utilities and other mapping related functions of planning and
management of scarce resources.
Learning Outcomes
Understand application of GIS Software and the Concept of Geographic Information

System.
Design/Create a GIS project and Acquire field related skills/knowledge in GIS field.
Thematic approaches to spatial data analysis
Description/Content
Concept and functions of GIS; features and layers of data frames, features and attribute
relationships; Exploring GIS databases; projections; Geodatabases: Raster and Vector data;
Understanding location: Acquiring Geographic data: Data formats; Methods of creating
Geographic data using ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcInfo; Querying data; Analyzing spatial
relationships; Solving problems with/using GIS applying GIS inquiry process; Using GIS
tools and creating a map to prove results.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO419
Prerequisite
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Purpose
This course provides a technical overview of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and their
impact on organizations.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamentals of an ERP system
Understand the design and implementation of ERP systems
Be able to demonstrate the design and implementation of ERP systems using SAP.
Description/Content
Fundamentals of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The importance of integrated
information systems in an organization. Procurement, production, and sales business
processes using ERP software. ERP Design and Implementation: concepts, fundamentals,
framework, general information technology context, the technological infrastructure, and
integration of business enterprise-wide applications. ERP Systems Configuration and
Integration. Use of SAP as an example of ERP system.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO419
Prerequisite
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS

Purpose
To Provide the students with techniques which can be used in Intranets and Internets to
analyze various aspects about the performance and predict the future.
Learning Outcomes
Development of support system
Understand techniques of managing knowledge
Know how to design and implement Intelligent decision system
Description/Content
Decision making: Systems, Modeling, and support. Decision Support System Development.
Enterprise systems: Comparing and Integrating EIS and DSS EIS data access. Data
Warehouse. OLAP. Multidimensional analysis. Presentation and the web Including soft
information enterprise on systems. Organizational DSS supply and value chains and decision
support supply chain problems and solutions. Computerized systems: MRP, ERP, SCM
frontline decision support systems. Knowledge management system. Intelligent System
Development. Management Support Systems.
Assessments
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Unit
SCO423
Prerequisite
INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITING

Purpose
To provide basic concept of information system audit and control, policies and procedures.
Learning Outcomes
Know basic concept of information system audit and control, policies and procedures
Understand how to review and evaluate or conduct IS audits of an organization
Description/Content
IS Audit charter, Polices, Procedures, Audit computer networks and communication, Auditing software
development, Acquisition, Maintenance, Auditing IT infrastructure, Auditing Management and Organization,
Business process re engineering: IS audit proposal, report, evidence and follow-up, complaint to standard,
Enterprise service agreement, IP pro count policies and process, Backup and procedures .
Assessments
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Revised Bsc.

Computer Science Syllabus September 2011

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION

Revised Bsc. Computer Science Syllabus September 2011

COMMUNICATION SKILLS ......................................................................... 10

HIV / AIDS AND DRUGS ............................................................................. 11

COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS ................................................................... 12

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING ......................................................... 13

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE I .................................. 14

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS ........................................................................ 16

MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE .................. 17

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES .......................................................................... 18

INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING ...................... 19

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN ............................................................ 20

OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I ....................................................... 21

DATA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ................................................ 22

OPERATING SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 23

LINEAR ALGEBRA FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ........................................... 24

DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ............................. 25

OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING II .................................................... 26

EVENT DRIVEN PROGRAMMING ............................................................. 27

DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS................................................. 28

DATABASE SYSTEMS ................................................................................ 29

OBJECT ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN .......................................... 30

INTEGRAL CALCULUS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE ................................ 31

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE................. 32

COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE II........................... 33

SOFTWARE TESTING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................. 34

FOUNDATIONS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ........................................ 35

WEB DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIES .................................................... 36

MICROPROCESSORS AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE ROGRAMMING ..... 37

AUTOMATA THEORY ................................................................................. 38

Revised Bsc. Computer Science Syllabus September 2011

NUMERICAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 39

COMPUTER NETWORKS ............................................................................. 40

SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGEMENT........................................................ 41

ADVANCED DATABASE SYSTEMS ............................................................ 42

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES ................................................................... 43

DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS ............................................. 44

COMPONENT PROGRAMMING .................................................................... 45

SIMULATION AND MODELLING ................................................................ 47

COMPUTER GRAPHICS ............................................................................... 48

HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE ............................................................... 49

RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITTING .................................. 50

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE ........................................................................... 51

INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT ...................................................................... 52

LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN COMPUTING.......................................... 54

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SECURITY............................................................... 56

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ................................................. 57

DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 58

MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY .............................. 59

NETWORK MANAGEMENT ......................................................................... 60

NETWORK APPLICATIONS ......................................................................... 61

MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................. 63

NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING ......................................................... 64

NEURAL NETWORKS .................................................................................. 65

DATA WAREHOUSE AND DATA MINING................................................... 67

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS .................................................... 68

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING.......................................................... 69