Computer Science course outline in Polytechnic for ND and HND

Computer science is the study of computers and computing as well as their theoretical and practical applications. It is a course that can be studied in university and polytechnic. In this article, I am going to discuss with you course outline for Computer Science in any Nigerian polytechnic.

The Computer scientists apply the principles of mathematics, engineering, and logic to a plethora of functions, including algorithm formulation, software and hardware development, and artificial intelligence.

Now, let’s start discussing course outline for Computer Science in polytechnic level!!

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Computer Science course outline in polytechnic

Gaining admission into National Diploma in Computer Science, the requirements are:

Five credit level passes at SSCE or equivalent at not more than two sittings. The five subjects must include Mathematics, Physics and any two other science subjects. At least a credit pass in English Language is required.
A pass in Engineering trade and credit passes in Mathematics and Physics and one other subject in the National Technical Certificate. Also a credit pass in English Language in the NTCE is mandatory.
Four credit passes in an NBTE recognized Pre-ND course offered in a Polytechnic or similar post secondary technical institution. The credit passes must include Mathematics, Physics, and any two science subjects. Candidates must in addition obtain at least a credit pass in English Language.

The course outline for Computer Science in any Nigerian polytechnic right from ND I first semester down to HND II second semester is shown below one by one.

National Diploma (ND) level

The National Diploma (ND) program in computer science is designed to produce computer technicians to install, maintain and repair computer hardware and peripherals. More specifically, computer science students at the end of the ND program should be able to:

Carryout routine maintenance and repair of computers
Design and map out layout for computers
Prepare simple bill of quantities and specification for computers
Select and use appropriate instruments to carry out simple tests and measurements on all subsystems in a computer and its peripherals.
Install, set up, and operate computers etc.

ND I, 1st semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 101	INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTING
COM 112	INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
COM 113	INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
STA 111	DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS 1
STA 112	ELEMENTRY PROBABILITY THEORY
MTH 111	LOGIC AND LINEAR ALGEBRA
MTH 112	FUNCTIONS AND GEOMETRY
OTM 112	TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1
GNS 111	CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
BAM 216	ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 1
GNS 312 A	MORAL PHILOSOPHY 1
GNS 101 B	USE OF LIBRARY
BAM 113	PRINCIPLES OF LAW
GNS 101	USE OF ENGLISH 1

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ND I, 2nd semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 121	SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE USING O-O JAVA
COM 122	INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET
COM 123	COMPUTER APPLICATION PACKAGES 1
COM 124	DATA STRUCTURE & ALGORITHMS
COM 125	INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM ANALYSIS
COM 126	PC UPGRADE & MAINTENANCE
GNS 121	CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION 2
BAM 226	ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2
GNS 312 B	MORAL PHILOSOPHY 2
GNS 102	USE OF ENGLISH 2

ND II, 1st semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 211	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING O-O BASIC
COM 212	INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
COM 213	COMMERCIAL PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE USING O-O COBOL
COM 214	FILE ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT
COM 215	COMPUTER PACKAGES 2
COM 216	COMPUTER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING 1
OTM 217	TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2
GNS 228	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

ND II, 2nd semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 221	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING O-O FORTRAN
COM 222	SEMINAR ON COMPUTER & SOCIETY
COM 223	BASIC HARDWARE MAINTENACE
COM 224	MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
COM 225	WEB TECHNOLOGY
COM 226	COMPUTER SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING 2
COM 229	PROJECT
STA 226	SMALL BUSINESS START UP

Higher National Diploma (HND) level

The course outline for computer science at the Higher National Diploma (HND) level is as discussed below right from HND I to HND II.

HND I, 1st semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 311	OPERATING SYSTEM 1
COM 312	DATA-BASE DESIGN 1
COM 313	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING USING C++
COM 314	COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
STA 314	OPERATIONS RESEARCH 1
STA 311	STATISTICS THEORY 1
OTM 315	BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 1
BAM 216	ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 1
GNS 312 A	MORAL PHILOSOPHY 1

HND I, 2nd semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 321	OPERATING SYSTEM 2
COM 322	DATA-BASE DESIGN 2
COM 323	ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE
COM 324	INTRODUCTION TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
COM 326	INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERFACE (H.C.I)
STA 321	STATISTICS 2
OTM 412	BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 2
BAM 226	ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2
GNS 312 B	MORAL PHILOSOPHY 2

HND II, 1st semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 412	COMPUTER PROGRAMMING (O-O PASCAL
COM 413	PROJECT MANAGEMENT
COM 414	COMPLIER CONSTRUCTION
COM 415	DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORK
COM 416	MULTI-MEDIA
STA 411	OPERATIONS RESEARCH 2
GNS 228	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

HND II, 2nd semester

COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE
COM 422	COMPUTER GRAPHICS & ANIMATION
COM 423	INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & EXPERT SYSTEM
COM 424	PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN I.T
COM 425	SEMINAR ON CURRENT TOPICS IN COMPUTING
COM 426	SMALL BUSINESS START UP
COM 429	PROJECT

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