[kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya

[Muthoni Masinde]

Hello everyone,

Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science programme; it is currently under review:


MOTIVATIONS AND OBJECTIVES
 
The School of Computing & Informatics (formerly Institute of Computer
Science) of the University of Nairobi launched the Bachelor of Science
(Computer Science) programme in 1992. The programme was aimed at meeting
perceived development needs in Kenya, which it has done very well. Indeed,
most of the computer science professionals in industry today have been
developed through this programme. However, with experience in offering this
programme and given changes in national development needs as well as changes
in the fast evolving area of IT, it has become necessary to revise this
programme.
 
This programme is part of a set of academic programmes (Masters programmes
in: 1) Computer Science, 2) Applied Computer Science and 3) Information
Systems as well as PhD in Computer Science) at the School that have been
motivated by the following needs at the national level:
 
(a)   The need for Kenya to harness IT for increased productivity and
effectiveness in all sectors of the economy for national prosperity.
(b)  The need for widespread socio-economic awareness (in Kenya) of the
purpose and capabilities of information systems.
(c)   The need for Kenya to participate effectively in and reap maximum
benefits from the global information economy.
(d)  The need to address the increasing demand for IT education in the world
of work.
 
The specific objectives of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
programme are:
(a)       To present the theoretical foundations in computer science and to
integrate these theories in a way that gives the learner deep knowledge of
computer science 
(b)       To enable learners to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design
and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems.
(c)       To develop learners who are practical and problem solving-oriented
and capable of life-long learning.
(d)       To contribute to the production of computer science and
information systems professionals required at the various levels of our
nation¹s industrial development and thereby be a partner in the industrial
development of Kenya.
 
PROGRAMME REVIEW GUIDELINES
A number of us in the KICTANET list have a stake in this programme; we are
either current/potential employers/parents/guardians of these graduates or
we could be current/past students of this programme or even policy makers in
relevant sectors.  We will appreciate if you could share with us your
general views on the following two issues:
 
1. The kind of Computer Science graduate the market needs; in terms of
knowledge and skills
2. The kind of courses you would recommend to be critical for this graduate

Sent by Muthoni Masinde (Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics) in
consultation with:
Christopher  Moturi (Deputy Director, School of Computing and Informatics)
Tim Waema (Professor, School of Computing and Informatics)


Thank you



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