Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCIT)

The computer science incorporates several specialist areas underpinning the digital technologies we use every day. Our course is taught by leading researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in this rapidly changing field to ensure you’re up to date with the latest developments. You’ll learn the main areas of the discipline, computer system, programming applications, data analytics, databases and networks as well as business management principles and best practices. In addition to the technical knowledge, you’ll need to pursue a career in this field, you’ll learn about the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society. You’ll also have the chance to develop your skills and enhance your CV at the University of Puntland Science and Technology in Galkayo.

40

Current students enrolled

11

Female students enrolled

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Male students enrolled

Our undergraduate program offers concentrations in:

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT)

  • Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)

  • Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

Concentrations

Course Outline

Throughout the course you’ll be encouraged to apply your skills to a range of practical problems. In your first year, you’ll gain a solid grounding in computer science fundamentals, including Basic Mathematics and physics for computing, Digital Electronics, Computer Application, Introduction to Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Organization & Architecture. In addition to computer fundamentals, you will be taught about basic principles of business management and accounting. In your second year you’ll study about the Web Design Development I, Computer Networking I, Database Management Systems, Object Orient Programming I, Web Design & Development II (Project0, Networking II, as well as Professional Issues in IT and Multimedia Technologies I. In year two, you will also study further about Business management and related subjects such Business Statistics, Fundamentals of E-commerce, Principle of Marketing in IT, Research Methodology I. For your final year you’ll have the chance to specialize in areas such as Visual Basic Programming II, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Data Structure & Algorithms in C++, Data Warehousing, Information Technology Project II, Human Computer Interaction, Knowledge – Basic Information System. You’ll be encouraged and supported to find work experience to enhance your practical skills, and we’ll help you to find a work placement if you choose to work as intern for a year in the industry during your course

Course

We offer dual delivery which combines traditional on campus face-to-face teaching and online teaching simultaneously, allowing you to interact as if you were there in person. You can move smoothly between online and on campus teaching subject to your individual timetable (and health requirements). Students can interact and collaborate in person and online in any of these live-streamed sessions. Live-streamed sessions will also be recorded, so you can login when you want, playback and watch from the comfort of your home and whilst on the go. When not attending timetabled lectures, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. As a computer science student, you’d expect a lot of your learning to take place via technology, and you’d be right. PUST Galkayo campus has excellent computing resources, including specialized labs to study networking and operating system environments such as Windows and Linux. You’ll be given software tools for programming, database development, computer-aided software engineering, internet access and web-based development. A significant proportion of your time will also be spent working in groups with your fellow students. Experience of group work is essential for graduates who wish to work in the IT industry. The size of classes can vary depending on the nature of the course, module and activity. This can range from large groups in a lecture theatre setting, to smaller groups taking part in seminars and collaborative work. You will receive your personalized timetable at the beginning of the academic year dependent on your course. Whilst we make every effort to ensure timetables are as student friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week between 9am and 6pm.

Course Practicalities

Teaching is delivered from Monday to Friday, with a combination of scheduled lectures, tutorials, and laboratory/practical sessions each week.

Assessment

Assessment is by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examination and details are shown in the module outlines on the web. Project modules are assessed wholly by coursework.

The marks from stage one do not go towards your final degree grade, but you must pass to continue to stage two. Most stage two modules are assessed by coursework and end-of-year examination. Marks from stage two count towards your degree result. Most stage three modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examination. Projects are assessed by your contribution to the final project, the final report, and oral presentation and viva examination. Marks from stage three count towards your degree result. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework In stage three your project counts for 25% of the year's marks.

Who teaches this course?

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides

Why choose FCIT?

Let’s not forget the personal touch - computer science may involve the study of robotics, but we’re not robots and neither are you. Our teaching staff will give you a great deal of personal attention and feedback as you get to grips with the course content. You’ll have an academic adviser to oversee your progress, module leaders for different parts of the course and tutors for each year group. If you need a bit of extra help with certain skills such as academic writing, English, math or statistics, our Academic Tutors offer workshops, drop-in sessions and one-to-one appointments to help our students achieve their potential.

Fees and Costs

Course fees include a tuition fee, student contribution fee, and lab and computer lab fee. The tuition fee is due before the start of every semester.

Available Scholarships

At PUST we support our student community by offering scholarships to prospective and current students. Please see the Scholarships page for more information.

More Information

For more details about PUST, possible career paths, and our diploma concentrations, please check out our Undergraduate Diploma Programs below or contact us and speak to of our concentration advisors.