Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Computer Science drives the fundamental technologies of today’s connected world. Every area of our lives, from medicine and healthcare to industrial applications, global trade, transport, communications, entertainment and security, is dependent on computing technology. As a result, computer science is now one of the fastest growing job fields in the world and skilled computer scientists are very much in demand. For the case of developing countries, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are believed to be an enabler for sustainable development (Brown & Grant, 2010). Read More
Overview
| Code | GCS |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Study time | Weekday |
| Intake | August |
Entry Requirements
A principal pass in Mathematics and in any one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Biology, Entrepreneurship Education, Agriculture, Geometrical and Building Drawing, Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing, Foods and Nutrition obtained at the same sitting.
Admission Requirements
Admission into this Programme is through any of the four avenues; (i) the Direct Entry Scheme, (ii) the Mature Age Scheme, (iii) the Diploma Entry Scheme and (iv) the Higher Education Access Certificate (HEAC).
Direct Entry Scheme
Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry Scheme must have obtained: A principle pass in Mathematics and in any other subject at the same sitting in UACE.
Mature Age Scheme
Candidate must have obtained: Mature Age certificate from a recognized institution
Diploma Entry Scheme
Applicants should have obtained: A Credit Class Diploma in computing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Higher Education Access Certificate
Candidates seeking admission through HEAC Scheme must have obtained: HEAC in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized institution
Admission to Other Years
Admission other than to the first year of the programme shall require a special resolution of the Faculty Board and permission of the Senate. The Department will work out all appropriate Credit transfers, which shall not exceed 30% of the minimum degree Credit Units.
Persons holding Diploma in Computer Science of Gulu University with at least a second class (lower division) can be admitted to 2nd year of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science of Gulu University. On the recommendation of the Faculty Board, a student may be exempted from courses of similar or same content done at Diploma. The scores at the Diploma for the concerned courses shall be considered.
Fees Structure
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
|---|---|
| 910,000 | 1,920,000 |
General Charges/Functional Fees
| Category | Payment Cycle | Amount (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UNSA Fee | Per Annum (Every Study Year) | 2,000/= |
| Registration | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Sport Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Guild Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Medical Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Technology Fee | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Library User Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Examination Fee | Every Semester | 100,000/= |
| Identity Card | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| University Rules Book | Once – Semester I Year I | 5,000/= |
| Medical Examination | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| Capital Development | Once – Semester I Year I | 100,000/= |
| Endowment Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
| Caution Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
Recess Related Fees/Internship Fee
| Payment Cycle | East Africa (Ugx.) | International (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Payable in Semester I & II of Year 1 & 2 | 70,000/= | 140,000/= |
Programme Structure
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
Course Assessment
The course assessment shall be done by progressive assessments (like tests, assignments, group work) during the semester and final examination. The final examination may be purely written, purely practical or having a written and practical component.
i). Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:
a). Coursework 40%
b). Written Examination 60%
ii). Course work shall consist of laboratory work and progressive assessment (assignments/tests) each component assessed at 20%.
iii). For a course without laboratory work, progressive assessment shall carry 40%.
iv). A minimum of two coursework assignments and/or tests shall be required per Course.