BSc in Computer Science - (Computer Studies Option)

B.Sc. in Computer Science (Computer Studies Option)

Introduction

This degree offers a mixture of courses from Computing and from the Faculty of Social Sciences. NB: Acceptance into the Computer Studies Option does not guarantee acceptance into Part II courses in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Programme Structure

Duration

Normally takes three (3) years of full-time study.

Summary of Requirements

Students completing the B.Sc. Computer Studies option will have to meet the following requirements:

  • COMP1126, COMP1127, COMP1161, MATH1140, MATH1150 (or good grade in M10C), EC10C, EC10E and (MS15D, MS15B) or (SY14, PS10C)
  • COMP2111, COMP2101, COMP2140, COMP2240
  • COMP3100, COMP3160, COMP3110, COMP3900
  • 4 additional credits at level 3
  • 24 additional credits from level 2 or 3 chosen from Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics and Management Studies

Programme

Level Code Credits Core/Optional Title
I COMP1126 3 C Intro to Computing I
COMP1127 3 C Intro to Computing II
COMP1161 3 C Object-oriented Programming
MATH1140 6 C Basic Introductory Mathematics
MATH1150 6 C Functions of Real Variables
EC10C 3 C Introduction to Microeconomics
EC10E 3 C Introduction to Macroeconomics
either
MS15D 3 O Financial Accounting
MS15B 3 O Introduction to Cost and Management Accounting
or
SY14 3 O Sociology for the Caribbean
PS10C 3 O Introduction to Industrial & Organizational Psychology
II COMP2111 4 C Analysis of Algorithms
COMP2101 4 C Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
COMP2140 4 C Introduction to Software Engineering
COMP2240 4 C Computer Organisation
III COMP3100 4 C Operating Systems
COMP3160 4 C Database Management Systems
COMP3110 4 C Information Systems in Organizations
COMP3900 4 C Group Project

plus
Four (4) additional credits at level III.
plus
24 additional credits from Level II or III may be chosen from Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, and Management Studies.

* A good grade in M10C may substitute.