Computer Studies

(2 Years, Plus an optional foundation year, Diploma) - Registered
Duration of Studies : - 2 Years
Award : - Diploma in Computer Studies

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for career development and as a basis for progression to graduate and postgraduate studies. The course will help students develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes for successful performance in working life.

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS

• Secondary School Leaving Certificate
• 2 ‘Α’ Levels & 5 ‘O’ Levels

Teaching Langauage

English

Programme structure allocation

(Year 1) Semester 1

Code	Course Title	Weekly teaching periods(45 minutes)
CSC 190	Familiarization with Computer Systems	3
CSC 210	Introduction to Computer Programming I	3
	Laboratory	1
MAT 090	Algebra	3
CSC 200	Introduction to Computers	3
BUS 100	Basic Principles of Business	3
	Total Teaching Periods	16

(Year 1) Semester 2

CSC 202	Computer Programming II	3
CSC 203	Web Design and Programming	3
CSC 205	Visual Basic	3
	Laboratory Hour
CSC 204	Networking	3
HIS 100	History of Europe Since 1850	3
	Total Teaching Periods	16

CSC190 FAMILIARIZATION WITH COMPUTER SYSTEMS

The course has an objective to provide students with a clear understanding of today’s computer systems and the most useful application programs. The course introduces first-year students to subjects that have the intention of making them capable and expert users of the most up-to-date computer systems.

CSC 200 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

I The courses’ objective is to introduce computer programming to students using program languages such as PASCAL. There is furthermore, an introduction to programming techniques by using

practical program development. MAT 090 ALGEBRA

The source is designed to introduce students to algebraic equations, functions and inequalities. Linear equations, quadratic equations, Graphs, Polynomial functions are analyzed within this course.

CSC 190 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

The course has as an objective to provide students with a clear understanding of a broad spectrum of Computer Science. The course introduces first-year students to subjects that compose a spherical picture of Computer Science and its basic areas, starting from its birth and reaching its modern evolutions

BUS 100 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS

The course aims at giving the student an overall understanding of the business environment. It covers areas such as business trends, global environments, business’ diversity, small businesses, business management and marketing and managing financial resources for businesses.

CSC 202 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING II

This course aims at giving emphasis on advanced features of programming languages. Topics covered include text files and enumerated data files, records, pointers and software engineering and system life cycles. It is clearly a continuation of the CSC 200 course.

CSC 203 WEB DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING

Through this course the students will be introduced to the World Wide Web and to the principles of web design and HTML. Additionally, the basics on how to use web development tools like Fireworks, Dreamweaver and/or FrontPage for constructing and maintaining web sites will be taught.

CSC 205 VISUAL BASIC

This course aims to provide the students with an introduction to programming applications for WINDOWS using event-driven and object-based techniques. The objective of the course is to help students learn how to program objects and graphics and build windows applications.

CSC 204 NETWORKING

The course has an objective to provide students with a clear understanding with a broad spectrum of networking. The course introduces first year students to data and computer communication fundamentals. Protocols, local and wide OSI and the Internet, interconnection of networks.

HIS 100 HISTORY OF EUROPE SINCE 1850

The course is designed to educate students on the historical events in Europe in the twentieth century. It involves historical events in a political and social perspective of the First World War, the Second World War and the cold war.

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