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

Mon Nov 9 14:04:24 EAT 2009

On 11/9/09 1:53 PM, "James Muendo" <timrick at gmail.com> wrote:

> Muthoni,
>  
> And you also need to engage the students too. I think why developed countries
> are beating us despite having a good education system( Kai agreed we do have
> one....) is because we were loaded with all manner of stuff to do and very
> little time to concentrate on our strongest points.
>  
> My 2 cents......
> Hello James,
> Thank you for your point on involving the students.  We will do this just that
> sometimes the students (especially in year 1 and 2) do not know exactly what
> they want.
> 
> Those of us that went through the course and have been out there in the
> job-market can easily pin-point what may need change in the course
> 
> Muthoni
> 
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> 
> 
> James Muendo
> Timsoft Technologies & Solutions Ltd
> P.O Box 28016 - 00200
> Nairobi,Kenya.
>  
> Phone: + 254 725 567 508
> gtalk: timrick
> Skype: tim.rick
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> rickdeesadvantage.blogspot.com
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> From: kictanet-bounces+timrick=gmail.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+timrick=gmail.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of
> Muthoni Masinde
> Sent: 09 November 2009 13:41
> To: timrick at gmail.com
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya
>  
> Agosta,
> Thank you for the enquiry.  I am attaching a 6-page document containing a
> brief extract of the curriculum.  We also have a 2-page questionnaire for
> employers which we have distributed to a few employers.  We will be glad to
> reach more employers.
> 
> We have not finalised on what kind of forum we will use to disseminate our
> final Œproduct¹; I will share this with you once we have finalised.
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Muthoni
> 
> 
> On 11/9/09 9:32 AM, "Agosta Liko" <agostal at gmail.com> wrote:
> Muthoni.
> 
> Could you share the proposed 4 year curriculum so that we can review ...
> 
> Also, please advice on when/how you intend to take views from employers etc
> etc
> 
> Will there be a forum ?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:24 +0300
> From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni at uonbi.ac.ke>
> To: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>> >
> Cc: moturi <moturi at uonbi.ac.ke>, "waema at uonbi.ac.ke"
>         <waema at uonbi.ac.ke>,    KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
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> Subject: [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in
>         Kenya
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> 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
> nation?s 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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