Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

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Mwansa Chilekwa

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School of Computing, Technology and Applied Sciences, Undergraduate

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With the increased use of computer technology in all spheres of life, it has become imperative for Zambian students to recognise the use of ICTs in various sectors of the economy. No single sector can survive nowadays without the use of ICTs. Mobile computing has particularly become available to everyone, with the internet becoming a dominant feature in electronic business. In order to continue growing, Zambia must produce a large number of professionals who can articulate ICTs and help in enhancing the development of ICTs. The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree programme is designed to equip such persons with the skills to contribute to the development of the economy through ICTs. ZCAS has found it necessary to introduce a degree that satisfies the developmental needs of the country through ICTs.

The aim of this programme is to equip candidates with knowledge and skills in the use of ICTs in various sectors of the country in order to create innovation among holders of the degree with a view to facilitating economic development.

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To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree programme an applicant must have any of the following qualifications.

School leavers with 5 O level credits include English and Mathematics who want to pursue a career in ICT and related fields
Holders of an advanced Diploma in an ICT related field
Any eligible person who wishes to pursue a career in an ICT related field
People with relevant computing experience supported by appropriate CV and reference(s) may be admitted on mature-age basis subject to approval by an admissions panel.

DURATION OF STUDY

The programme runs for four years on full time, part time and distance education and not more than five academic years in case of any eventualities or unforeseen circumstances.

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Course Code	Course Title
SMS1281	Academic Writing	CIT1742	Professional Ethics in Computing
CCS1401	Computing and ICT Skills	CCS1412	Fundamentals of Digital Logic Design
CCS1601	IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things	CCS1412	Fundamentals of Digital Logic Design
CCS1501	Engineering Mathematics	CCS1102	Fundamentals of Programming

Semester 1		Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Course Code	Course Title
CIT2641	Introduction to Databases	CCS2612	Data Communication and Computer Networks
CIT2241	Business Information Systems	CCS2122	Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
CCS2301	Operating Systems Concepts	CCS2412	Computer Organization and Architecture
CCS2121	Object-Oriented Programming	CCS2112	Web Application Development

Semester 1		Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Course Code	Course Title
CIT3341	e-Commerce and Security	CCS3142	Mobile Application Development
CIT3441	Human-Computer Interactions	CIT3252	Knowledge Management Systems
CIT3641	Advanced Databases	CCS3232	Software Design and Architecture
CIT3311	Computer and Network Security	CIT3242	IT Project Management
		CCS3900	Industrial Attachement

Semester 1		Semester 2
Course Code	Course Title	Course Code	Course Title
CCS4621	Advanced Networking	CAS4192	Machine Learning Techniques
CIT4251	Strategic Management of IT	CCS4312	Distributed Systems
CCS4711	Cryptography and Applications	BBA4232	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CCS4801	Software Research Tools and Techniques	CCS4802	Computing Project