Academic programme
Associate of Science (Computer Science)
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- At least five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II, or III) or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grades A, B, or C). Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and CSEC Information Technology. Students without CSEC Information Technology (IT) or CSEC Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) will be admitted but MUST register for, and pass UGC1101- Computer Literacy 1.
- A Trained Teachers' Certificate (Secondary Mathematics Option).
- Certificate in Industrial and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science (ODCS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
- Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
- Mature age (21 years and over), sound education background, together with a Pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4104 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese Course |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| UGC1101 | Computer Literacy I | 4 | This course MUST be done by students who do not possess CSEC Pass in either Information Technology or Electronic Document Preparation and Management. |
| CSE1101 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 4 | This course is the same as MTH 1105. |
| WWW1101 | Elective (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose One of SOC1100 or ECN1100 course after consultation with your HOD. |
| CSE1100 | Introduction to Computing I | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA4204 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | Slot for Chinese course. |
| CSE1200 | Introduction to Computing II | 3 | — |
| CSE1201 | Introduction to Programming | 4 | — |
| CSE1202 | Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Science | 4 | This course is the same as MTH 1205. |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE2103 | Computer Networks and Data Communications I | 4 | — |
| CSI2103 | Computer Networks for Micro-Computers | 4 | This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree. |
| CSE2100 | Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 | — |
| CSI2102 | Database Management Systems | 4 | This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree. |
| CSE2102 | Database Systems Design and Information Management | 4 | — |
| CSI2101 | Introduction to Programming with C | 4 | This is an additional course that is not needed for the Associate Degree. |
| CSE2101 | Software Engineering I | 4 | — |
Semester 2
9 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE2203 | Computer and Information Security Fundamentals | 3 | — |
| CSE2200 | Contemporary Programming Paradigms | 4 | — |
| ZZZ2201 | Elective (4 credits) | 4 | Choose One of ELE2115, MTH1201, MTH1202, MNG1200 or any MST year I or year II course. |
| ELE1222 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 | This course replaces ELE1212 with effect from academic year 2025/2026. Choose either ELE 1222 OR a 4-credit course. The course ELE 1222 must be done along with ELE 1222L. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II |
| ELE1212 | Electronic Fundamentals | 3 | Choose either ELE 1212 OR a 4-credit course. The course ELE 1212 must be done along with ELE 1212L. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II. |
| ELE1222L | Electronic Fundamentals Lab | 1 | This courses replaces ELE1212L with effect from academic year 2025/2026. This course must be done along with ELE 1222. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II. |
| ELE1212L | Electronic Fundamentals Laboratory | 1 | This course must be done along with ELE 1212. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II. |
| CSE2202 | Human Computer Interaction I | 4 | — |
| CSE2201 | Internet Computing I | 4 | — |