Information Technology
The course will be taught in two semesters at this level which will be run for 1,440 hours in two six-month periods. The course will focus on application of knowledge acquired during the diploma level. Here the students are expected to apply the underlying computer ethics and writing in house programs.
At the end of this Unit, students will be able to:
1. Understand and communicate in English fluently
2. Identify and explain the different components of a computer system
3. Understand key word processing terms and concepts; and be able to create technical/business documents using word processing software
4. Identify key spreadsheet terms and concepts, and be able to produce responsive spreadsheet solutions using a spreadsheet software
5. Design and Implement a database application using a DBMS software
6. Understand and explain key concepts in networking and the internet
7. Undertake an IT project work
WASSCE: 3 credits including Mathematics and English plus two passes in the relevant area or its equivalent. Completion of the certificate level
Matured students: must be 35 yrs and above or 3 years working experience.
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIT 300 | COMPUTER ETHICS | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| HIT 301 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | — | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 |
| HIT 302 | USE OF ENGLISH | — | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| HIT 303 | MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| HIT 304 | QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR MANAGERS | — | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 20 | 33 | 68 |
| Course Code | Courses | Pre-requisite | L | T | P | CH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIT 305 | ADVANCED DATABASE AND FILE MANAGEMENT | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| HIT 306 | WEB PAGE DEVELOPMENT | — | 3 | 4 | 11 | 18 |
| HIT 307 | ADVANCED NETWORKING | — | 3 | 4 | 8 | 15 |
| HIT 308 | SOFTWARE APPLICATION | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 |
| HIT 309 | OPERATING SYSTEM | — | 5 | 5 | 11 | 21 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 21 | 38 | 76 |
L = Learning hours, T = Theory, P = Practical, CH = Credit Hours.
INTERNSHIP/WORK PLACEMENT DURATION AND METHODOLOGY: 3 Months
| NO. | Methodology | Score (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PRACTICAL | 15% |
| 2. | TEST/ASSIGNMENT | 35% |
| 3. | EXAMINATION | 60% |
