Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Computer Science

The computer industry is very dynamic and is expanding worldwide at an unprecedented rate. Almost daily, new developments are emerging in computing, and computing ideas and technologies are affecting the way business is done as well as in our daily lives.

The overall goal of the programme is to produce a computer science graduate capable of using computing principles, concepts and techniques to design, implement, manage and maintain computing systems that address and provide solutions to various economic activities for the benefit of the society.

The programme also seeks to prepare students for life-long learning that will enable them to move beyond today’s technology to meet the challenges of the future.

Minimum admission requirements

KCSE
Minimum of C+ (plus)

KACE
2 principal passes of C

In addition to meeting the University requirements, candidates for admission to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree course shall be required to have obtained either

A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of C+ (plus) and above with a combination of:

English or Kiswahili C +
Physics/Physical Sciences C +
Mathematics 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 Physics and Mathematics may be admitted into the first year of study or

Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE or

A candidate with a Bachelor’s degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Year I

Semester I

KLC 001 Communication Skills 45 hours
KCS 100 Fundamentals of Computing 45 hours
KCS 101 Introduction to Programming 45 hours
KPH 101 Physics I 45 hours
KMA 100 Foundation Mathematics 45 hours
KMA 102 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 45 hours
KMA 104 Calculus I 45 hours

Semester II

KGS 100 HIV & AIDS 45 hours
KCS 102 Object Oriented Programming I 45 hours
KGS 103 Introduction to Computer Organization 45 hours
KPH 102 Physics II 45 hours
KMA 103 Linear Algebra I 45 hours
KMA 105 Discrete Mathematics 45 hours
KMA 106 Probability & Statistics I 45 hours
KMA 201 Calculus II 45 hours

Semester III

KFA 101 Community Service 45 hours

Year II

Semester I

KLC 002 Development Studies 45 hours
KCS 200 Object Oriented Programming II 45 hours
KCS 200 Object Oriented Programming II 45 hours
KCS 202 Introduction to Operating Systems 45 hours
KCS 203 Electronics 45 hours
KCS 204 Data Structures & Algorithms 45 hours
KMA 203 Probability and Statistics II 45 hours

Semester II

KLC 003 Public Image and Relations 45 hours
KCS 205 Systems Analysis and Design 45 hours
KCS 206 Digital Logic and Design 45 hours
KCS 207 Introduction to Database Systems 45 hours
KCS 207 Introduction to Database Systems 45 hours
KCS 208 Computer Programming Languages 45 hours
KCS 209 Internet Application 45 hours
KMA 107 Introduction to Numerical Analytics 45 hours

Year III

Semester I

KCS 400 Research Methodology 45 hours
KCS 300 Foundations of Software Engineering 45 hours
KMA 301 Numerical Analysis I 45 hours
KCS 302 Multimedia Systems 45 hours
KCS 303 Programming Paradigms 45 hours
KCS 304 Computer Architecture 45 hours

Electives

KCS 305 Analysis of Algorithms and Complexity 45 hours
KCS 311 Scientific Computing 45 hours

Semester II

KCS 306 Computing Professional Ethics 45 hours
KCS 307 Object Oriented Analysis & Design 45 hours
KCS 308 Formal Languages & Automata Theory 45 hours
KCS 309 Artificial Intelligence 45 hours
KCS 310 Computer Graphics 45 hours

Electives

KCS 312 Seminar Topics in Computer 45 hours
KCS 313 Microprocessor Programming 45 hours
KMA 312 Operational Research I 45 hours

Semester III

KCS 314 Internship I 90 hours

Year IV

Semester I

KCS 401 Computer systems Project (6 credit hours) 45 hours
KCS 402 Human Computer Interface 45 hours
KCS 403 Advanced Computer Networks 45 hours
KCS 404 Advanced Database Systems 45 hours
KCS 405 Advanced Software Engineering 45 hours
KCS 301 Advanced Operating Systems 45 hours

Electives

KCS 406 Simulation and Modeling 45 hours
KCS 406 Simulation and Modeling 45 hours

Semester II

KBA 001 Introduction to Financial Management 45 hours
KBA 002 Strategic Management 45 hours
KCS 408 Management of Information Systems 45 hours
KCS 409 Transaction Processing and Distributed Systems 45 hours
KCS 410 Security and Cryptography 45 hours
KCS 411 Compiler Construction 45 hours

Electives

KCS 412 Neural Networks 45 hours
KCS 413 Parallel Systems 45 hours