Moi University Informatics Course Details
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Details of Moi University Informatics Course
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATICS
Moi University Informatics Course Introduction
Informatics is the science of information, the practice of information processing, and the engineering of information systems. Informatics studies the structure, algorithms, behaviour, and interactions of natural and artificial systems that store, process, access and communicate information. Informatics can also be considered as a bridging discipline that is fundamentally interested in the application of information, information technology and information systems within organisations.
The need for Informaticists all over the world is very high, especially at the degree level. In Kenya, there is great demand for information system managers, ICT managers, systems developers, programmers, system designers, web designers, among others. The job market for these graduates justifies the need to mount a BSc. in Informatics course to facilitate the training of these professionals to enable graduates to participate fully in the global information society.
Moi University Informatics Course Rationale
The BSc. in Informatics degree programme is designed to produce competent informatics professionals to work in modern organisations and/or self-employment. The course blends theory and practice and the teaching of each topic are well adapted to the use of all forms of multimedia technologies. Teaching methods consist of lectures, seminars, laboratory practicals, demonstrations, written assignments, project work, field visits, individual reading, research, problem-solving and practical attachment.
The programme aligns well with the Moi University vision of nurturing innovation and talent in science, technology and development. Further, it fits within the Moi University mission of developing scientific and technological knowledge through quality teaching and research for the betterment of society. The Kenya Vision 2030 recognizes the importance of education and training which may be improved through continuous development and review of the curriculum. This blueprint also recognizes the importance of ICT infrastructure and personnel in reducing the communication distance between various regions. This would then remove the aspect of remote regions. Further, business processes outsourcing which is IT-enabled is recognized as an important aspect of the modern world hence Moi University is expected to play a role in training competent graduates who can make use of this technology.
AIM
The BSc. in Informatics aims to produce competent graduates in informatics and related professions who are capable of harnessing the power of Information and Communication Technology to solve current and future problems.
Moi University Informatics Course Programme Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
Introduce students to current thought and practice in informatics;
Acquaint students with the principles of management of information systems and services;
Equip students with necessary knowledge, techniques and skills to respond intelligently with ICT solutions to business, socio-economic and management problems;
Improve the professional standards and status of the ICT discipline;
Produce Informatics professionals ready to enter a range of technical and business focussed careers in the ICT field.
Moi University Informatics Course Admission Requirements
Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of Moi University as stipulated in the statutes and will be selected on the basis of their performance in the following cluster of subjects in KCSE: English or Kiswahili, Mathematics, best remaining subject in the group (iii), and best remaining subject in the group (iv) or group (vi).
Admission may be granted to candidates who meet minimum entry requirements of the university and who are also holders of a relevant diploma qualification in information technology or any other related field recognized by the Moi University Senate, so long as the diploma has been obtained with distinction or credit. Such candidates may be admitted directly into the second year of study.
Admission may be granted to candidates who meet minimum entry requirements of the university and who are also holders of a relevant Higher National Diploma qualification in information technology-related field so long as the Higher National Diploma has been obtained with distinction or credit. Such candidates may be admitted directly into the third year of study.
Admission may be granted to candidates who are holders of Diploma in Informatics of Moi university, such candidates may be directly admitted to the third year of study.
Moi University Informatics Course Duration And Structure of the Degree
The duration of the BSc. in Informatics degree programme shall normally extend over eight semesters (four academic years). In the first year, students are introduced to informatics and follow university common courses. In the second, third and fourth years, students take courses that are core and common to all the Informatics professions. In the second and fourth years, the students will be required to do an Informatics Project. The Project in the fourth year will have to be demonstrated to examiners. This demonstration will account for 50% of the total marks while the remaining 50% is from the project documentation. At the end of the final year, students will be required to spend eight (8) weeks on practical attachment.
Moi University Informatics Course Mid-Term Exit Programme
Students may exit at the end of the second year of study after successfully passing the courses offered so far. The students can later be readmitted to the third year when they resume after a duration of not more than five (5) years. Students exiting at the end of their second year of study may graduate with a Diploma in Informatics.
EXAMINATIONS
The Common University Rules and Regulations for Undergraduate Examinations shall apply. The programme combines both theory and practical courses. For the theory courses the mark distribution will be, Cats 30% and main exam 70%. For the practical courses, the CATs will comprise 40% and the main exam 60%
Moi University Informatics Course Programme Structure:
First Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 100 | INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATICS | 3 |
| INF 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET | 3 |
| INF 102 | STATISTICS FOR INFORMATICISTS | 3 |
| INF 103 | MATHEMATICS FOR INFORMATICISTS I | 3 |
| INF 104 | ELECTRONICS FOR INFORMATICISTS | 3 |
| INF 110 | ICT AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| IRD 100 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS I | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 105 | MATHEMATICS FOR INFORMATICISTS II | 3 |
| INF 106 | DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR INFORMATICISTS | 3 |
| INF 111 | E-BUSINESS | 3 |
| INF 112 | ICT SUPPORT IN ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| INF 120 | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION | 3 |
| INF 130 | STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| INF 131 | OPERATING SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| Total | 21 | |
Second Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 210 | DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS I | 3 |
| INF 211 | BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODELLING | 3 |
| INF 230 | PROGRAMMING FOR THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES I | 3 |
| INF 240 | DATABASE SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| INF 241 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| INF 260 | FIXED AND WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| INF 290 | INFORMATICS PROJECT I | 2 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 220 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | 3 |
| INF 231 | OBJECT-ORIENTED ANALYSIS AND DESIGN | 3 |
| INF 242 | DATABASE SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| INF 243 | FUNDAMENTALS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | 3 |
| INF 244 | MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| INF 245 | KNOWLEDGE AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| INF 290 | INFORMATICS PROJECT I | 2 |
| INF 291 | PRACTICAL ATTACHMENT | 3 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 310 | RESEARCH METHODS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 3 |
| INF 311 | DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS II | 3 |
| INF 312 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR AND MANAGEMENT IN ICT | 3 |
| INF 330 | OPERATING SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| INF 331 | BUSINESS APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| INF 360 | COMPUTER NETWORKS | 3 |
| INF 370 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | 3 |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| INF 313 | E-COMMERCE | 3 |
| INF 314 | E-WASTE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| INF 332 | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| INF 340 | DECISION SUPPORT AND EXPERT SYSTEMS | 3 |
| INF 350 | HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION | 3 |
| INF 371 | LAW, ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ICT | 3 |
Fourth Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| FIRST SEMESTER | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| INF 430 | PROGRAMMING FOR THE INTERNET AND MOBILE DEVICES II | 4 |
| INF 440 | ICT SECURITY | 4 |
| INF 410 | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| INF 490 | INFORMATICS PROJECT II | 6 |
| Electives (2 Courses) |
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| INF 442E | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| INF 450E | Computer Graphics and Animation | 3 |
| INF 460E | Network Design and Administration | 3 |
| INF 470E | Software Engineering | 3 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| INF 411 | MANAGEMENT OF ICT | 3 |
| INF 441 | INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT | 4 |
| INF 461 | DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS | 3 |
| INF 490 | INFORMATICS PROJECT II | 6 |
| Electives (2 Courses) | ||
| INF 431E | MULTIMEDIA PROGRAMMING | 3 |
| INF 443E | ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING | 3 |
| INF 444E | DATA MINING AND ADVANCED DATABASES | 3 |
| INF 451E | COMPUTER AIDED ART AND DESIGN | 3 |
| INF 491 | PRACTICAL ATTACHMENT | 6 |