Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

About the programme

This four-year programme combines computing theory with practical software development, systems design and data management. Students develop the technical skills, creativity and ethical judgement to build solutions for industry and public service in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Duration: 4 years · Full-time

Programme objectives

Design and build reliable software, networks and data systems.
Apply computing knowledge to real problems through practical projects.
Develop the professional, research and leadership skills needed for employment and further study.

Modules & credit hours

Students share the same modules at each year level. Degree students complete all four years.

Year 1 modules

Year 1 · First Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
F110	FrenchFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · First Semester Code F110 Module FrenchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F111	University StudiesFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · First Semester Code F111 Module University StudiesFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F112	Communication SkillsFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · First Semester Code F112 Module Communication SkillsFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F115	Social ResearchFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · First Semester Code F115 Module Social ResearchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F119	Contemporary Ethical IssuesFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · First Semester Code F119 Module Contemporary Ethical IssuesFundamental Credit hours Not specified

Year 1 · Second Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
F110	FrenchFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · Second Semester Code F110 Module FrenchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F112	Communication SkillsFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · Second Semester Code F112 Module Communication SkillsFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F115	Social ResearchFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · Second Semester Code F115 Module Social ResearchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F116	Logic and Critical ThinkingFundamental	Not specified	Year 1 · Second Semester Code F116 Module Logic and Critical ThinkingFundamental Credit hours Not specified
CS1204	C Programming LanguageDepartment	3	Year 1 · Second Semester Code CS1204 Module C Programming LanguageDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 2 modules

Year 2 · First Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
F/F2	Communication SkillsFundamental	Not specified	Year 2 · First Semester Code F/F2 Module Communication SkillsFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F200	FrenchFundamental	Not specified	Year 2 · First Semester Code F200 Module FrenchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
CS2109	Operating SystemsDepartment	3	Year 2 · First Semester Code CS2109 Module Operating SystemsDepartment Credit hours 3
CS2110	Data Communication and NetworkingDepartment	3	Year 2 · First Semester Code CS2110 Module Data Communication and NetworkingDepartment Credit hours 3
CS2111	Computer Maintenance and AdministrationDepartment	3	Year 2 · First Semester Code CS2111 Module Computer Maintenance and AdministrationDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 2 · Second Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
F/F2	Communication SkillsFundamental	Not specified	Year 2 · Second Semester Code F/F2 Module Communication SkillsFundamental Credit hours Not specified
F200	FrenchFundamental	Not specified	Year 2 · Second Semester Code F200 Module FrenchFundamental Credit hours Not specified
CS2215	Programming IIDepartment	3	Year 2 · Second Semester Code CS2215 Module Programming IIDepartment Credit hours 3
CS2216	Data Structures and AlgorithmsDepartment	3	Year 2 · Second Semester Code CS2216 Module Data Structures and AlgorithmsDepartment Credit hours 3
CS2217	Web Programming IDepartment	3	Year 2 · Second Semester Code CS2217 Module Web Programming IDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 3 modules

Year 3 · First Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
CS3121	Web Programming IIDepartment	3	Year 3 · First Semester Code CS3121 Module Web Programming IIDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3122	Python Programming IDepartment	3	Year 3 · First Semester Code CS3122 Module Python Programming IDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3123	Database Management Systems IIDepartment	3	Year 3 · First Semester Code CS3123 Module Database Management Systems IIDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3124	Software EngineeringDepartment	3	Year 3 · First Semester Code CS3124 Module Software EngineeringDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3125	Probability & Statistics for ComputingDepartment	3	Year 3 · First Semester Code CS3125 Module Probability & Statistics for ComputingDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 3 · Second Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
CS3229	Python Programming IIDepartment	3	Year 3 · Second Semester Code CS3229 Module Python Programming IIDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3230	Computer Network and AdministrationDepartment	3	Year 3 · Second Semester Code CS3230 Module Computer Network and AdministrationDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3231	Mobile App DevelopmentDepartment	3	Year 3 · Second Semester Code CS3231 Module Mobile App DevelopmentDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3232	System Analysis and DesignDepartment	3	Year 3 · Second Semester Code CS3232 Module System Analysis and DesignDepartment Credit hours 3
CS3233	CalculusDepartment	3	Year 3 · Second Semester Code CS3233 Module CalculusDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 4 modules

Year 4 · First Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
CS4136	IT Management and EntrepreneurshipDepartment	3	Year 4 · First Semester Code CS4136 Module IT Management and EntrepreneurshipDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4137	Routing and Switching TechnologyDepartment	3	Year 4 · First Semester Code CS4137 Module Routing and Switching TechnologyDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4138	Computer GraphicsDepartment	3	Year 4 · First Semester Code CS4138 Module Computer GraphicsDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4139	Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)Department	3	Year 4 · First Semester Code CS4139 Module Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)Department Credit hours 3
CS4140	Machine Learning and Data MiningDepartment	3	Year 4 · First Semester Code CS4140 Module Machine Learning and Data MiningDepartment Credit hours 3

Year 4 · Second Semester
Code	Module	Credit hours	Actions
CS4242	Multimedia TechnologiesDepartment	3	Year 4 · Second Semester Code CS4242 Module Multimedia TechnologiesDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4243	Academic WritingDepartment	3	Year 4 · Second Semester Code CS4243 Module Academic WritingDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4244	Applied Artificial IntelligenceDepartment	3	Year 4 · Second Semester Code CS4244 Module Applied Artificial IntelligenceDepartment Credit hours 3
CS4245	Computer Network and SecurityDepartment	3	Year 4 · Second Semester Code CS4245 Module Computer Network and SecurityDepartment Credit hours 3
—	DissertationDepartment	Not specified	Year 4 · Second Semester Code — Module DissertationDepartment Credit hours Not specified

Credit hours and codes marked “Not specified” or “—” were not supplied in the curriculum document. The department can update these details.