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Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme; it is currently under review:<BR>
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MOTIVATIONS AND OBJECTIVES<BR>
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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.<BR>
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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 <B><I>motivated</I></B> by the following needs at the national level:<BR>
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(a) The need for Kenya to harness IT for increased productivity and effectiveness in all sectors of the economy for national prosperity. <BR>
(b) The need for widespread socio-economic awareness (in Kenya) of the purpose and capabilities of information systems.<BR>
(c) The need for Kenya to participate effectively in and reap maximum benefits from the global information economy.<BR>
(d) The need to address the increasing demand for IT education in the world of work.<BR>
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The specific <B><I>objectives</I></B> of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) programme are:<BR>
(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 <BR>
(b) To enable learners to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems.<BR>
(c) To develop learners who are practical and problem solving-oriented and capable of life-long learning.<BR>
(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.<BR>
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<B>PROGRAMME REVIEW GUIDELINES<BR>
</B>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:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT></FONT><OL><LI><FONT SIZE="5"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:12pt'>The kind of Computer Science graduate the market needs; in terms of knowledge and skills
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Sent by Muthoni Masinde (Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics) in consultation with:<BR>
Christopher Moturi (Deputy Director, School of Computing and Informatics)<BR>
Tim Waema (Professor, School of Computing and Informatics)<BR>
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Thank you<BR>
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