St Joseph University

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology

Roseau, Dominica

DURATION

4 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2024

TUITION FEES

USD 29,000

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology focuses on foundational knowledge of computer systems, software development, and data management. Students learn programming languages, algorithms, and systems analysis, equipping them with practical skills for a technology-driven world. The course duration typically spans four years, allowing for in-depth exploration of various IT fields.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles like software developer, systems analyst, database administrator, or IT consultant. They may also work in cybersecurity, network administration, or project management, making this degree versatile in the job market.

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Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology (B.Sc.CSIT) curriculum is designed by closely following the courses practiced in accredited international universities. In addition to the foundation and core Computer Science and Information Technology courses, the program offers several elective courses to fulfill the demand of high-technology application development. The foundation and core courses are designed to meet the undergraduate academic program requirement, and the service courses are designed to meet the need of fast-changing computer technology and application. Students enrolled in the four-year B.Sc.CSIT program are required to take courses in the design and implementation of computer software systems, foundation in the theoretical model of computer science, and functional background of computer hardware. All undergraduate students are required to complete 126 credit hours of computer science course and allied courses.

Objective

The main objective of B.Sc.CSIT program is to provide students with intensive knowledge and skill in different areas of computer science and information technology including design, theory, programming, and application of computer system. It is envisaged that graduates of this program will be equipped with the necessary knowledge of computer software and hardware system.

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Curriculum

The entire course is of eight semesters (four academic years). There is a separate semester examination after the end of each semester.

Hours of Instruction

Class hours:

3 credit hour courses with theory and lab are equivalent to 3 hours of theory and 3 hours of lab = 6 working hours per week.
3 credit hours theory-only course is equivalent to 3 hours of theory and 2 hours of tutorial = 5 working hours per week.

Evaluation

The theory courses should have an internal weightage of 20% and an external weightage of 80%. For the course having lab work, the internal weightage is 20%, lab work weightage is 20% and external weightage is 60%. A student should secure a minimum of 40% in each category to pass a course. The final score in each course will be the sum of the overall weightage in all categories. There will be a separate practical examination for the 20% weightage of lab work conducted by the concerned college in the presence of an external examiner.

The project work and internship are evaluated by different evaluators. To pass project work and internship, students should secure at least 40% marks in the evaluation of each evaluator and the final score will be the sum of all the evaluations. For the evaluation of the final presentation, an external examiner will be assigned from the IOST.

The Grading System

A student who has passed his/her 8 semesters (4 years) of study will be graded as follows:

Distinction: 80 % and above ( 8 semester’s average)
First Division: 70 % and above ( 8 semester’s average)
Second Division: 55 % and above ( 8 semester’s average)
Pass Division: 40 % and above ( 8 semester’s average)

Attendance Requirement

Students are required to attend regularly all theory and practical classes and should maintain 80 percent attendance in each course separately.

Final Examination

St. Joseph University will conduct the final examination at the end of each semester. 80% weightage will be given to the final examination for the theory course and 60% will be given for the course having both theory and practical.

Course Structure

Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC109	Introduction to Information Technology	3
CSC110	C Programming	3
CSC111	Digital Logic	3
MTH112	Mathematics I	3
PHY113	Physics	3
Total		15

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC160	Discrete Structure	3
CSC161	Object Oriented Programming	3
CSC162	Microprocessor	3
MTH163	Mathematics II	3
STA164	Statistics I	3
Total		15

Semester III

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC206	Data Structure and Algorithms	3
CSC207	Numerical Method	3
CSC208	Computer Architecture	3
CSC209	Computer Graphics	3
STA210	Statistics II	3
Total		15

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC257	Theory of Computation	3
CSC258	Computer Networks	3
CSC259	Operating Systems	3
CSC260	Database Management System	3
STA261	Artificial Intelligence	3
Total		15

Semester V

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC314	Design and Analysis of Algorithms	3
CSC315	Computer Networks	3
CSC316	System Analysis and Design	3
CSC317	Cryptography	3
CSC318	Web Technology	3
	Elective I	3
Total		18

List of Electives:

Multimedia Computing (CSC319)
Wireless Networking (CSC320)
Image Processing (CSC321)
Knowledge Management (CSC322)
Society and Ethics in Information Technology (CSC323)
Microprocessor-Based Design (CSC324)

Semester VI

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC364	Software Engineering	3
CSC365	Computer Networks	3
CSC366	Complier Design and Construction	3
CSC367	NET Centric Computing	3
CSC368	Technical Writing	3
	Elective II	3
Total		18

List of Electives:

Applied Logic (CSC369)
E-commerce (CSC370)
Automation and Robotics (CSC371)
Neural Networks (CSC372)
Computer Hardware Design (CSC373)
Cognitive Science (CSC374)

Semester VII

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC409	Advanced Java Programming	3
CSC410	Data Warehousing and Data Mining	3
MGT411	Principles of Management	3
CSC412	Project Work	3
	Elective III	3
Total		15

List of Electives

Information Retrieval (CSC413)
Database Administration (CSC414)
Software Project Management (CSC415)
Network Security (CSC416)
Digital System Design (CSC417)
International Marketing(CSC418)

Semester VIII

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours
CSC461	Advanced Database	3
CSC462	Internship	6
	Elective IV	3
	Elective V	3
Total		15