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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2024/2025)
Programme NameBachelor of Science (Computer Science) (7201)
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaA Diploma in Computer Science or an Associate of Science in Computer Science or Associate Science in Information Technology or Associate of Science in Information Systems.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
At least five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I, II, or III) or GCE "O" Level (Grades A, B, or C). Subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and CSEC Information Technology. Students without CSEC Information Technology (IT) or CSEC Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) will be admitted but MUST register for, and pass UGC1101- Computer Literacy 1.
OR
A Trained Teachers' Certificate (Secondary Mathematics Option).
OR
Certificate in Industrial and Social Studies from Critchlow Labour College (CLC) together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Science (ODS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
OR
Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science (ODCS); pass with Credit at the GTEE level.
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Any qualification considered by the University of Guyana to be equivalent to any of the above.
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Mature age (21 years and over), sound education background, together with a Pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
Fourth Year - GYD: $228,448 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA1101 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 In consultation with your HOD, use this slot only to register for an additional course that is not required to complete the programme.
AAA1106 Additional (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3
AAA4104 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
CSE1100 Introduction to Computing I Online 4
CSE1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1105. Students with the Associate of Science IT (7102) progressing to the new degree (7201) in Computer Science must do this course, CSE 2100 and CSE 2200.
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
UGC1101 Computer Literacy I Online 4 This course MUST be done by students who do not possess CSEC Pass in either Information Technology or Electronic Document Preparation and Management.
WWW1101 Elective (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Choose One of SOC1100 or ECN1100 course after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
AAA1206 Additional (3 or 4 credits) Not Specified 3 Use this slot ONLY after consulting with your Head of Department.
AAA4204 Additional Course (4 Credits) Not Specified 4 Use this slot ONLY to register for Chinese courses.
CSE1200 Introduction to Computing II Online 3
CSE1201 Introduction to Programming Online 4
CSE1202 Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1205.
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE2100 Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms Online 4 Students must pass CSE 1201-Introduction to Programing before attempting CSE 2100- Data Structures and Analysis of Algorithms. Students with the Associate of Science IT (7102) progressing to the new degree (7201) in Computer Science must do this course, CSE 1101 and CSE 2200.
CSE2101 Software Engineering I Online 4
CSE2102 Database Systems Design and Information Management Online 4
CSE2103 Computer Networks and Data Communications I Online 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE2200 Contemporary Programming Paradigms Online 4 Students with the Diploma (0715) in Computer Science progressing to the new degree (7201) in Computer Science must do this course and CSE 2202. Students with the Associate of Science IT (7102) progressing to the new degree (7201) in Computer Science must do this course, CSE 1101 and CSE 2100.
CSE2201 Internet Computing I Online 4
CSE2202 Human Computer Interaction I Online 4 Students with the Diploma (0715) in Computer Science progressing to the new degree (7201) in Computer Science must do this course and CSE 2200.
CSE2203 Computer and Information Security Fundamentals Online 3
ELE1212 Electronic Fundamentals Hybrid (In Class/Online) 3 This course must be done along with ELE 1212L. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the elective in semester II.
ELE1212L Electronic Fundamentals Laboratory In Class 1 This course must be done along with ELE 1212. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the elective in semester II.
ZZZ2201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One of ELE2115, MTH1201, MTH1202, MNG1200 or any MST year I or year II course.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE3100 Information Assurance and Security Online 4
MTH2102 Linear & Modern Algebra Not Specified 4
MTH2104 Linear Algebra Online 4 This course replaces MTH 2102 which is no longer being offered.
MTH2105 Linear Algebra I Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4 This course replaces MTH2104 which is no longer being offered with effect from academic year 2018/2019
ZZZ3101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose a year III CSE course after consultation with your HOD.
ZZZ3102 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose One of HST2105 or HST2104 course after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE3200 Computer Graphics and Image Processing Online 4
CSE3201 Computer Architecture and Organisation Online 4
ZZZ3201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose a year III CSE course after consultation with your HOD.
ZZZ3202 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose a Creative Arts/ Foreign Language course after consultation with your HOD.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711

Fourth Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE4100 Undergraduate Computer Science Research Project (Proposal) Online 2
CSE4101 Artificial Intelligence I Online 4
CSE4102 Operating Systems Online 4
CSE4103 Applied Project Online 2
ZZZ4101 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose an MST Statistics course after consultation with your HOD.
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE4200 Undergraduate Computer Science Research Project (Thesis) Online 4
CSE4201 Ethical and Professional Issues in Computing Online 4
MTH3202 Numerical Methods Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4 This course replaces MTH4201 with effect from Academic Year 2018/2019
MTH4201 Numerical Analysis Online 4
ZZZ4201 Elective (4 credits) Not Specified 4 Choose a CSE course after consultation with your HOD.

Total Cost: GYD $228,448 | USD $5,711