UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

Accredited by The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)

School of Computing and Information

Technology (SCIT)

Bachelor of Science
(BSc). Computing
ORIENTATION
BOOKLET
TABLE OF
CONTENTS

Programme Information General Information

01 Page 1 07 Page 30

Specialization Module Description

02 Page 3 08 Page 33

Module Selection Guides Our Programme Team

03 Page 7 09 Page 44

SCIT Internship Line Of Contact

04 Programme
Page 19
10 Page 45

Module Selection & Lecturers Contact

05 Enrolment 11 Page 46
Page 20

Forms Checklist
06 Page 25 12 Page 49
 PROGRAMME
INFORMATION

The School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)

OVERVIEW
offers a four-year programme leading to a Bachelor of Science

Degree in Computing with a major in Computer Science or

Information Technology. The aim of this course of study is to

provide students with a solid foundation in computing that

meets both international standards for tertiary-level computing

curricula and the needs of the computing industry locally and

regionally.

Computer Science
MAJORS

Information Technology
Networking
Information Systems
Enterprise Systems

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 PROGRAMME
INFORMATION

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students of both majors should be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer science tools and

technologies.
2. Apply fundamental programming skills in order to implement
algorithms and data structures in software.
3. Demonstrate skill sets that go beyond technical skills.
4. Determine the most effective ways to utilize software engineering
principles and technologies.
5. Apply theory and skills learned in academia to real-world occurrences
to explicate their relevance and utility.
6. Evaluate information technology solutions in order to create value for
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 SPECIALIZATIONS

COMPUTER
SCIENCE

This path focuses on the theory and practice of computer science

which allow students to explore algorithms, programming

languages and computer systems. Computer science has many sub-

fields that encompass everything from complexity theory,

computational problems, theory of programming language and the

application of a variety of end-use systems.

Careers for Computer Science
Careers include:
Systems Analyst/ Consultant/ Engineer/ Programmer
Database Analyst
Artificial Intelligence Programmer/ Researcher
Data Miner
Scientific Applications Programmer
User Interface Designer
Embedded System Application Programmer
Computer Scientist/ Researcher

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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Networking Minor
This area seeks to prepare graduates for the Networking and

Telecommunications sectors, by exposing them to concepts

relating to the science of Digital and Data Communications

systems and the technologies involved.

Careers for Networking Minor

Careers include:
Network & Security Officer/Analyst
IP Engineer
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Voice Over IP Engineer
LAN/WAN Engineer
Network Technician/
Consultant
Systems Specialist/
Engineer

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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Information Systems Minor

The management and auditing of information systems is the principal

focus of this field of study which prepares candidates for the careers

below

Careers for Information Systems Minor

Careers include:
IT Manager/ Project Manager
Business Analyst
IS Auditor
IT Quality Assurance Consultant

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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise Systems Minor

This area of concentration focuses on the technical and practical
side of enterprise systems. It entails the building of databases and
their supporting applications which are optimal for
communication.

Careers for Enterprise Systems Minor

Careers include:
Programming Analyst/ Programmer
Application Developer
Database Administrator/ Developer
Business Analyst
Data Warehousing Developer
IT Quality Assurance Consultant
Software Engineer
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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
Computer Science

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
Computer Science

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
Computer Science

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Enterprise Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Enterprise Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Enterprise Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Information Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Information Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Information Systems

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Networking

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Networking

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MODULE SELECTION GUIDES
IT- Networking

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 SCIT INTERNSHIP
PROGRAMME
What is SCIT Internship?
The School of Computing & Information

Technology (SCIT) Internship Programme

facilitates the professional development of

our students and gives them the opportunity

to develop relationships with leaders in

Student Requirements?
their field; who can serve as mentors. The

Internship Programme is flexible, as

Complete a minimum of 320 hours
students can do the internship anytime
working at the company Student
within the academic year which includes
Requirements
semester one (September - December),
Complete basic troubleshooting and
semester two (January to May) and summer
problem solving task(s) as assigned.
session (May - August). Students become
Conform to all rules and regulations
eligible for Internship opportunities after
governing professional practice at a
they have completed the first two years of
company.
their course of study and have demonstrated
Where appropriate, make oral presentation
competence in that discipline. on the outcomes of project oriented tasks or
activities. The SCIT Internship Programme
coordinator is expected to be present at this
presentation as well as key members within
the host organization.

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Supervise the student in a manner
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educational level and experience
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Periodically review the student’s
progress and make the findings
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available to the SCIT Internship
Programme Coordinator.

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MODULE SELECTION
& ENROLMENT
STEP 1
Log on to the University’s
website from your homepage
by entering:
ww.UTechjamaica.edu.jm on
the address line of your web
browser

STEP 2
Click on the 'Student'
link on the homepage

STEP 3
Click on the link 'e:
Vision Portal (Student
Portal)'

Note: You will be directed

to log-in to UTECH Portal
STEP 4
Enter
application/identification
number for username
and enter your date of
birth for your password.

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MODULE SELECTION

STEP 5
Change your Password.

STEP 6
Now on the student
home page, click the
icon 'Student'

STEP 7
On the Student Page,
click on, 'Select Your
Module', located
beneath the student
tab

STEP 8
Make your selection
from the Specialized,
non-specialization and
electives groups and
submit modules
selected. SCREENSHOT
YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE.

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MODULE SELECTION
STEP 9
Once satisfied, 'Submit
Selections' THEN 'Confirm
Selections'

STEP 10
Select the link 'Click
here to view your fees'.

STEP 11
Exit from the system
and pay your fees.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU

TAKE A SCREENSHOT OF
YOUR TIMETABLE
NOTE: AFTER PAYMENT
OF FEES, IT MAY TAKE UP
TO TWO WORKING DAYS
FOR FINANCIAL
CLEARENCE
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 ENROLMENT
STEP 12
Return to the 'Student Portal'

STEP 13
On the homepage, got to 'In-
tray'

STEP 13A
Click on the message
that states, Click here
to enroll

STEP 14
Complete all 10 steps
of the process as
instructed in the
message

STEP 15
After completing the
steps, click on 'I agree' to
accept the University's
regulations and policies

STEP 16
To print a personalized
timetable, go to Student
page

YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY

COMPLETED ALL YOUR
ONLINE ENROLMENT STEPS
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 ENROLMENT
STEP 17
Proceed to the Medical
Center to submit your
completed medical form or to
make arrangements for the
medical to be completed by
the UTech Practitioner on
Campus

STEP 18
(Boarding applicants
for the Papine Campus
are asked to visit the
Accommodations Unit
before getting their ID
Cards .

STEP 19
Proceed to the
Department of Safety
to process your
Identification Card

STEP 20
YOU ARE NOW A Collect your Student
Handbook from
REGISTERED Admissions and
Enrolment.
STUDENT OF
THE
UNIVERSITY!!!
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 FORMS
Transfer of Credits

The process of transferring credits received at another tertiary institution to the course of study you
are currently pursuing at the university. This process can only take place if the module was done
within the past seven (7) years. A minimum of grade C must have been attained in the equivalent
course pursued at the previous institutions before the credit transfer process will be considered.​Note
this is a one-off exercise done in your 1st year at UTech. NO SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER OF
CREDITS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN.

Compare the programme module selection guide to those you've completed previously. You must
submit the completed form, A transcript with all grades entered and a copy of the module outlines for
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FORMS
Module Exemption

Exemption is usually for students who have already completed 1st year . You are required to select
the module, then complete the form and submit it to your programme office along with a transcript
and Module outline. You are required to attend classes until the exemption has been approved.

You are likely to be given an automatic exemption from Developmental English if you were
awarded a one (1) in English Language CSEC, and have passed Information Technology at the
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FORMS
Grade Forgiveness

This is the process that allows a student to resit a module and have the more recent grade
substitute the previous one, hopefully positively impacting their GPA. This process is only
allowed in courses where the student received a grade of C- or lower. ​This is done within the first
two weeks of the semester.

STUDENTS NEED TO SELECT THE MODULES THEN COMPLETE THE FORM AND
HAVE THEIR ACADEMIC ADVISOR SIGN, THEN SUBMIT THE FORM TO THE
PROGRAMME OFFICE FOR PROCESSING.
PLEASE SEE THE BACK OF THE FORM FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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FORMS
Faculty Student Academic
Affairs Committee (FSAAC)

The FSAAC form can be used to make a number of requests as shown above. Please consult your
handbook to find out when each can be applied for and under what circumstances it can be done.
More popularly, a new student may apply for a Deferral of acceptance for a semester or a year by
completing the form for submission and pay their ECD. You may also apply for a Leave of Absence
For a semester or an academic year via the same method.

STUDENTS' ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE FORM AND SUBMIT TO
THEIR ADMIN SUPPORT IN THE SCIT OFFICE.
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FORMS
Module Withdrawal

Withdrawal from module is intended to assist students who are insufficiently prepared to complete
and be examined in the module.

A student wishing to withdraw from a module shall discuss the matter with his/her Academic
Advisor then email the completed form to them. Then the student should email the form signed by
their Academic Advisor to the Programme's Administrative Support no less than two weeks before
the official suspension of classes.

Where withdrawal is granted "WM"will be placed on the student's record, but it will not affect the
calculation of the GPA
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 GENERAL INFORMATION
Enrollment Academic Advisement

10 Step Enrollment Message

Academic Advisor
After paying the percentage of the tuition you are required
Each student will be assigned an Academic Advisor. If you are
to pay in the first month. Complete the enrollment
not seeing this on your portal ask the programme's
message in your in-tray
administrative assistant for assistance. You may set up an
on your portal. If this is not completed you will not be
appointment to speak with your advisor using the following
seen as a student at the University and grades achieved
link:
cannot be entered. Ms Lindsay in Admissions can be
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_2YC3DQ3jtie
contacted to assist using the following email clindsay@
VETNsJNSo6rYfHKyr9U6ixrFmAVu8gGrzsg/viewform
utech.edu.jm
Academic Probation
Add/Drop Also, note students who have a GPA below 2.0 for

This is how one adds and or removes modules from their an Academic Year (Semester one and two) will be
portal. This process must be completed online and discontinued (removed) from the CNS degree
submitted within the first ten working days of semesters programme.
one and two and the first five days of the summer
semester. Student needs to complete their 10-step
enrollment process before they can complete the add-drop Independent Study
process. Students should ensure they click the link on the
UTech website by copying and pasting the below address
in their URL. Completing this is possible if the module is not being
https://www.utech.edu.jm/AddDrop/Login.aspx offered in the semester. The student would need to

contact the lecturer and ask if they agree to teach them
the module. The student and the lecturer need to fill out
the Independent Study form contract if they do. See the
Health Cards
link below
http://www.utechjamaica.edu.jm/forms/independent-
Once students are enrolled Health Cards can be collected study-learning-contract/view
by students at the FENC Faculty of Engineering and
Computing Student Affairs Department.
Earn and Study

Employment is provided for students on campus

Scholarships through the Earn and Study Programme. Work is
scheduled to avoid conflict with the student's
Scholarships are monetary awards, based on academic merit and academic schedule. Click the below link for more
other special criteria, which do not have to be repaid. details
Scholarships and Bursaries are awarded annually mainly to full- https://www.utech.edu.jm/admissions/dsf/financial-
time Jamaican nationals studying at the undergraduate levels.A aid/earn-and-study-campus-employment
Scholarship Listing is prepared for each academic year which
provides information on all available scholarships and criteria for
each. Financial Clearance
The application period for scholarships opens in May each year
and the closes on the following date (unless otherwise stated): Financial Clearance is attained when a student pays
the outlined tuition fees at the times detailed times in
Click the below link for more details the fee payment schedule. If you are enrolled complete
https://www.utech.edu.jm/admissions/dsf/financial- the enrollment 10 step in your in tray
aid/scholarships/scholarships-bursaries
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 GENERAL INFORMATION
Status Letter Progress Report

A status letter confirms the number of modules you A statement detailing a student's academic
have completed in your course of study. Your status performance for an academic session, issued
as a student at the institution. This is requested by the Registrar upon request.
online using the below link.
https://www.utech.edu.jm/Oarrs/information/index This can be requested and collected by the
student at the Student Affairs Dept at the
E=Faculty of Engineering building. Note this
is processed

Transcript
Exam Cards
This is a student academic record that will be sent,
upon request, to an approved third party Face to Face learning students may enquire
(educational institutions, banks and companies ) at a whether their Examination Cards are available at
cost. This is requested online using the below the FENC Student Affairs Department; once their
link.https://www.utech.edu.jm/Oarrs/information/in draft examination timetable is on the portal. The
dex precise examination collection dates are in the
significant date portion at the front of the
handbook. The late collection fee and a card
renewal fee should be noted. The figures can be
found in the University handbook.

Returning After Leave of Abscence

If a student takes an approved leave of absence (LOA) for a semester they should email the Student
Relations Department prior to the beginning of the semester they'll be returning stating that fact. See
email address studentrelations@utech.edu.jm

If the student took an approved LOA for a year, they need to complete a readmission form and pay for
the process to be completed at the Accounts Department. See the form link below
https://www.utech.edu.jm/forms/application-for-readmission-form/view

If a student however, did not attend the University for over two years. They need to reapply to the
programme using the UTech website.

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

Important Reminder

Can't access the portal or need to reset your password?

Email: tier1support@utech.edu.jm

Need to know if your fees were received by the university?

Email: fincustomersupport@utech.edu.jm

Are you an SLB student and need special consideration for

financial clearance?
Email: studentservices@utech.edu.jm

Need to contact your Student

Representative?
Email: scit.student.rep@gmail.com

Not seeing the link for module selection or enrollment message?

Email: admissions@utech.edu.jm/ tdonaldson@utech.edu.jm

Medical Center?
Need to contact the
Email: utechmedcenter@utech.edu.jm

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 CMP1026 Computer
MODULE
Networks 1 DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED
The module introduces students to fundamental computer
networking concepts such as networking models,

MODULES
communication devices, transmission media, network
types, among others, all of which are necessary to
successfully understand advanced networking theories
and models. The module also introduces participants to
basic hands-on training in network installation and
configuration.

CMP1024 Programming 1

This module introduces students to the fundamentals of

algorithms and program development. Students will be
able to create small programs using an appropriate
programming language by applying the steps of the
program development cycle. Content includes pseudo-
code and flowchart development, structured
programming techniques, tracing and testing techniques,
modularity and rudiments of a chosen programming
language such as C. CMP1025 Programming 2

This module introduces students to the fundamentals

CMP1005 Computer Logic & of algorithms and program development. Students will
Digital Design be able to create small programs using an appropriate
programming language by applying the steps of the
This module is aimed at introducing the fundamental program development cycle. Content includes pseudo-
concepts needed to design digital circuits. Students will code and flowchart development, structured
be presented with knowledge of the logical operations programming techniques, tracing and testing
of the most common standard digital components and techniques, modularity and rudiments of a chosen
how the computer works with binary data. The capstone programming language such as C
for the module is the provision of the design concepts
that will provide the skills necessary to design basic
digital computers.
CMP2011 Web Programming

INT1001 Information This module is geared at providing learners with the

Technology knowledge and skills needed to create, use and
analyze various Web development tools and
This module introduces students to information and techniques to design and effectively manage web
communication technology, the internet and computer solutions that comply with Web standards. It includes
networks, computing applications, technological issues a blend of theory with practical, i.e.web scripting and
and information resources. Students will develop coding.
technological literacy, knowledge and rich skills that
will equip them with the ability to participate in
technology driven environments and augment
knowledge gained through discipline-related courses.

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MODULE CIT3002 Operating Systems

DESCRIPTION This module introduces introductory concepts of

SCIT HOSTED the operating systems. It demonstrates what
operating systems are, what they do, how they do it,
MODULES how their performance can be evaluated and how
they can be compared with each other. It will also
introduce students to aspects of computer security
and protection. All information will be enforced
using present operating systems such as LINUX,
CMP2019 Software Engineering DOS and MAC
Analysis & Design

This module covers the analysis, design and CIT2004 Object Oriented
specification of large software systems through to Programming Using C++
system implementation. Topics include software
engineering methodologies, methods of analysis and This module introduces students to the key concepts
design, software metrics, validation and verification of the object oriented programming (OOP) paradigm,
techniques and quality management. exploring analysis, design and implementation
activities. Students are taught to analyze a list of
requirements, then design and implement their own
solutions in any of the popular OOP languages such as
Java and C++..
CMP2006 Data Structures

This module addresses aspects of the development

and use of data structures and algorithms in
computer applications. It emphasizes the
specification of data structures as abstract data types
using pseudo-code. It introduces data structures
such as linked lists, stacks, queues and trees, while
examining the complexity of commonly used
algorithms.

CMP2018 Database Design

This module is designed to give students working

knowledge of different types of database systems and
practical experience in database design and
implementation. It covers conceptual modelling,
relational algebra, relational calculus, SQL, object-
oriented database systems and hierarchical and
network databases.

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 MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED MODULES

RES3024 Computing Research

Methods

This module examines the quantitative and qualitative

paradigms for conducting research in computing,
incorporating research techniques specific to the field
of computing including design science. On
completion of this module, students should be
equipped with analytical and practical skills required
to complete an undergraduate thesis in computing,
using software tools

HUM3010 Professional Ethics &

CIT3009 Advanced Legal Implications of Computing
Programming Systems

This module is an introduction to moral

Advanced Programming offers enterprise level
philosophy, professionalism and ethical
programming concepts using modern technologies,
decision-making for IT students and
frameworks, techniques and widely used industrial
professionals. The course also covers the social,
third party tools. At the end of the module, students
ethical and legal implications of computers
will be able to build scalable, distributed, robust,
globally as well as in our local context.
multi-threaded, multi-user GUI applications and
services using technologies covered in the module.

CIT3003 Analysis of CIT4024 IT Project

Algorithms Management
This module is intended to provide students with
The analysis of algorithms module enables students to current best practices in project management to
design algorithms for computational problems by be able to manage team productions and enhance
exposing them to basic techniques in the design of their commercial awareness by providing a
data structures and algorithms mechanism to improve project workflow and
management. Lessons are designed to enable
students to utilize inquiry methods for
continuously improving individual performance
during productions and enhance the student’s
ability to conduct scholarly investigations by
continuously improving the investigation
methods.
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MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED
MODULES

CMP4011 Artificial
Intelligence

This module is designed to introduce students to the

introductory concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will
introduce students to areas that will provide them with the
necessary framework for further research in the field. The
module will utilize programming languages such as Prolog,
Jess, CLIPS, and Matlab, that allow effective symbolic
manipulation to demonstrate the capabilities and limitations CIT4020 Computer Security
of the material presented in class.

The requirement to address security in computer system

design is an important design consideration in many of
today's systems. This course will provide the student with
CIT3006 Theory of knowledge that the student can use to address computer
Computation security as a system design requirement. The course will
provide an historical context for current products and
research by describing how computer security has evolved
This module is a core subject matter of Computer Science.
It gives an introduction to the mathematical foundations of from its inception in the late 1960's to the present. The
computation. The module will enable undergraduate various threats to secure computing and the basic security
students to gain insights into the capabilities and limitations design principles and techniques that have been developed
of computing machines. The module will examine the to address these threats will be discussed. The course will
relevance of theoretical results to the understanding of show how these principles can be applied to operating
compiler design and construction, and languages. systems, database management systems and networks.
Example systems drawn from both research projects and
commercial products will be studied.

PRJ4020 Major Project

CIT4035 Network
Management & Security
This applied capstone research project serves as the
capstone for culmination of the entire undergraduate
This module looks at the responsibilities and duties of a
degree. The style of the project is practitioner-
network administrator for a corporate/enterprise network,
oriented and serves to solve a work-related problem.
both wired and wireless, in terms of its administration
Students choose research options or develop a
design, maintenance and security. Students will learn
prototype that solves a computing/management
various techniques and concepts that will enable them to
problem within their area of interest. Please note
successfully administer and support a modern corporate
this is a year long module
enterprise network solution.
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MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED
MODULES

CIT4036 Professional
Development Seminar

This module offers training in many skills,

which would not be found in a formal
classroom or coursework. Professionals from
industry, along with academic staff, will CIT4036 Foundation
mentor and guide the students in selecting their Information Systems
career path will discuss and demonstrate where
possible issues relating to the five core
competency areas: communication, leadership, This module is designed to introduce students to
career development, professional adaptability, contemporary information systems (IS) within local
and self-awareness. Developing all five and global organizations. Through the knowledge of
competencies can provide graduates with a how information can be used effectively in
foundation of transferable skills for future organizations to enable improvement in quality and
professional development. efficiency.

CIT3012 Advanced Database

CIT3029 Internship
This module provides an appreciation of how the
database maps onto physical storage, the need for
transaction processing, concurrency control and This module allows students to be placed
recovery mechanisms to maintain data integrity. The within organizations. While on placement,
latest trends in database systems are also examined. students get to network with employers, gain
Students also get hands-on experience programming valuable work experience in their chosen field,
transactions using a database software system. and earn three credits that count toward their
degree

CIT3017 Network
CIT4009 Enterprise Computing
Administration & Technical
1
Support

This module covers the theoretical and practical This module provides students with both the theoretical and
skills required for developing Distributed practical knowledge needed to design, manage and secure
Internet/Intranet applications using Microsoft’s enterprise computer networks. The module focuses on
ASP.NET. Students are taught how to use Visual network design issues and procedures, network
Studio and SQL Server Management Studio for segmentation, Internet Protocol (IP) routing and the
Microsoft SQL-Server database. These skills are configuration of routers and switches in enterprise
taught in parallel with other necessary tools, such as environments. It employs network simulation tools and also
the Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0, C#, and Transact includes contemporary virtualisation concepts.
Structured Query Language (T-SQL).

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MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED
MODULES

CMP4023 Data Warehousing

& Data Mining

This module gives students an overview of the ideas and

techniques that are currently being used in the development
of data warehousing and online analytical processing
(OLAP) fields, in terms of data models, query language,
conceptual design methodologies, and storage techniques.
Students will also be able to define and characterize data
mining as process and to define and characterize data
mining applications.

CIT3024 Enterprise
Architecture & Infrastructure

CIT3015 Digital This module explores the design, selection, implementation

Communication/ and management factors of enterprise solutions for a
Telecommunication business fit. Students learn frameworks and strategies for
content and infrastructure management, system
This course is aimed at providing the student with both administration, data/information architecture, distributed
theoretical and practical knowledge of the standards and computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system
techniques in Digital Communication systems. Students consolidation, software selection, IT investment and total
should have a full understanding of Physical and Data Link cost of ownership analysis, and emerging technologies.
Layer issues, signals and protocols. It focuses on the basic
building blocks of digital communication systems (channel
encoding/decoding, digital modulation/demodulation and
channel characteristics

CIT4031 IS Auditing
CIT3014 Advanced Computer

Networks
This module is serves to introduce the fundamentals of

This module is aimed at providing the student with both Information Systems Auditing. It will provide an
theoretical and practical knowledge of the standards and understanding of IS controls, the types of controls and their
techniques in Internetworking, Network security and impact on the organization where these controls fail to
introduction to Wireless Communications with particular function effectively, and how the IS auditor goes about
reference to cellular networks. The module also pays special auditing these controls. Designed in collaboration with real-
attention in laboratory sessions to IProuting and configuring world experiences of PWC.
of Cisco routers and switches. The CISCO IOS is used to
illustrate the principles and concepts related to routing and in
TCP/IPnetworks covered in the lectures and tutorials.

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MODULE
DESCRIPTION
SCIT HOSTED
MODULES

CIT4001 Software
Implementation

This course is designed as a hybrid course in

Software Requirements Engineering and Object
Oriented Design. It examines the traditional
requirements elicitation approaches along with object
oriented analysis and design. Students are expected
to demonstrate an understanding of various
elicitation techniques and use a CASE tool for CIT4032 IS Strategy, Planning
modelling the requirements in UML. They are also & Management
expected to model business processes using data flow
diagrams. The information systems resource plays a key role in the growth
and competitiveness of an organization. It is therefore critical
that this vital resource is carefully managed through proper
CIT3025 IS Innovation & alignment with the organization’s core functions. Given its
applied focus, the module introduces future and present ICT
Emerging Technologies professionals to the concepts and techniques used by firms to
formulate, implement and evaluate strategies to fit the
This module addresses aspects of the development organization’s needs. The module explores how the IS function
and usage of IS innovations within an organizational integrates, supports and enables the various types of
and global context. It also examines the role and organizational capabilities. It examines the key processes
application of current and required to achieve efficient and effective information systems
emerging technologies used to communicate and such as the definition, strategic planning process, acquisition,
collaborate, and issues associated with their development, implementation and monitoring of resources, plans
and policies

CIT4023 E-Business Strategy & CIT4033 Distributed Systems

E-Commerce
This module is designed to expose student to the
This module is about gaining an understanding of e- fundamental concepts of Distributed Systems. In particular
commerce marketplaces, and applicable business we focus on the principles, techniques. And practices
models. It is also about applying concepts in
relevant t the design and implementation of distributed
marketing, e-commerce support services and
systems. The course takes a systems-oriented view of
appropriate business strategy to develop a business
plan and e-commerce web site
distributed systems, concentrating on infrastructure software
and providing hands-on experience implementing
distributed systems.

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MODULE
DESCRIPTION
EXTERNAL MODULES
FACULTY OF SPORT AND
SCIENCE: MAT2003 Calculus 1

MAT1047 College This course seeks to develop an awareness of the need of

calculus in dynamic situations. The aim of this course is to
Mathematics 1B introduce the student to the fundamental principles of Calculus.

It should enable the student to understand the concepts of rates
This module seeks to strengthen fundamental quantitative of change, integration and differential equations and to apply
understanding and to further develop mathematical skills them to solve problems in science. This course also seeks to
that can be applied in other fields of study. It also seeks to improve logical thinking and reasoning skills in mathematics in
improve logical reasoning skills in mathematics used to an effort to effectively solve problems in real – life situations.
solve problems in real-life situations. Units include set Calculus can be applied readily to situations that exist in the
theory, algebra, logarithms, functions & graphs, series & sciences that can be modeled mathematically, such as motion.
sequences and matrices.

STA2016 Design of
MAT1008 Discrete
Experiments
Mathematics
In this module students will be introduced to principles of
This module will provide students with the knowledge of experimental design, various designs and their analysis.
logic and the relationship between quantities and algorithms. Topics include randomized fixed effects model, multiple
Topics include Logic & Proof, Relations & Algorithms and pair wise comparisons, the random effects model, factorial
Counting Methods. treatment designs, mixed models, blocking, latin square
designs, cross and nested factor designs and analysis of
covariance
ENS3001 Environmental
Studies PHS1019 Physics for
Computer Science
This module seeks to increase the awareness and sensitivity
of students to the environment and its problems, in order to

This module focuses on the study of the basic concepts of

awaken a sense of individual and collective responsibility
physics through theoretical and practical work. Special
for the maintenance of the ecological health of the region,
emphasis will be placed on selected topics such as optics,
and the earth as a whole.
electricity and magnetism. This syllabus is designed to
facilitate discussions and projects on how the basic concepts
of physics are applied to selected areas of computer science
STA2020 Introductory and technology.
Statistics

The course addresses the application of statistical techniques to MAT1043 Linear Algebra
solve business problems and make recommendations for the
optimal use of scarce resources. The use will be made of
statistical packages where appropriate. The topics include In this module students will be introduced to various aspects
probability distributions, sampling theory, estimation, of Linear Algebra, particularly the criteria for linear
hypothesis testing and correlation and regression. Tutorial dependence, singularity of matrices. Vector algebra and the
questions will focus on business applications. properties of vector spaces are discussed. Applications of
linear transformations, quadratic forms least square equations
and eigen problems are studied.
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EXTERNAL MODULES
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS FACULTY OF
MANAGEMENT: EDUCATION AND
LIBERAL STUDIES:
MAN3001 Organization &
Management PSY1002 Introduction to

Psychology
The module is designed to expose students to the role and
functions of organizations, and the management practices This module enables students to explore and analyze
required for effective organizational performance various psychological principles, theories and concepts
relevant to western societies. Students will gain a deeper
scientific understanding and appreciation of human
Joan Duncan School of behaviour and mental processes. Students will ultimately be
Entrepreneurship, Ethics & able to practically apply their knowledge to real-life
situations.
Leadership:

ENT3001 Entrepreneurship CSP1001 Community

Service Project
This module guides students through the process of creating a

This module covers the importance of volunteerism to

new business. It begins by introducing the concepts of contribute to an improvement in the quality of life of the
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship and culminates with the members of the communities around Utech, Ja. and
development of a business plan. It covers concepts from idea Franchise institutions that deliver its programmes as well as
generation and marketing to the legal aspects of the business. the wider society. It further unites classroom instructions
The module exposes participants to a systematic approach to with real societal needs and explores the relationship
business development. between General Education modules and CSP 1001.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
AND LIBERAL STUDIES: COM1020 Academic
Writing 1
COM2014 Academic
This module is designed to enable an increase in students’
Writing 2 capacity to efficiently utilize receptive and expressive
This module is designed to expose students to a basic language skills in order to function effectively within the
framework for understanding the role and functions of a tertiary level environment. It focuses on the inter-related
manager and to explain the principles, concepts, and techniques language skills: reading, listening and writing. Students will
that can be used in carrying out their functions. Students will learn how to acquire and process information, the basics of
apply and evaluate the concepts via case studies and “real life” message production and message production in academic
situations. Students will also analyse situations, identify contexts.
appropriate actions, and recommend managerial decisions to
achieve organisational goals.

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SCIT ELECTIVES

CIT4034 Web System CIT3023 Introduction to

Design & Implementation Human Computer Interaction

This module builds on previous exposure to XHTML and This course is designed to be an introduction to the discipline
enables students to become competent in developing Web concerned with the design, evaluation & implementation of
Based Applications Using PHP .Topics include: installation various computing systems intended for human use. Emphasis
and configuration of AMP server, , functions, error will be placed on understanding human behaviour with
handling, sending email, string manipulation and regular interactive objects, knowing how to develop and evaluate
expressions, MySQL database access, Templating IDE. interactive software using a human-centered approach, general
knowledge of HCI design issues with multiple types of
interactive applications and the programming techniques
required to construct a modern GUI.

CIT4010 Enterprise
Computing 2
This module covers advanced theoretical and practical skills
CIT4011 Digital Graphics
required for developing Multitiered Distributed
Internet/Intranet applications. It consists of designs and
This module introduces students to computer graphics systems
strategies guided by industry standards for managing issues
using C programming language. Topics include the fundamental
related to the security, configuration and deployment of these
techniques in graphics, basic pandering, basic geometric
applications. Practical experience is gained using current
modeling and basic computer animation.
industry technologies

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SCIT
ELECTIVES

CIT3018 Computer CIT3013 Database

Animation Administration

This module provides a comprehensive authoring This course explores the physical and logical components of a
environment for creating interactive websites and digital database system. It also looks at database administration tasks
animation. This module teaches students how to create for development, testing and production environments. The
engaging applications that are rich with video, graphics, and accomplished student will understand memory management, I/O
animation. Content will be created / imported from other strategy, performance diagnostics and management of operating
applications, quickly design simple animations, and use system resources. The course also covers comprehensively
ActionScript to develop sophisticated interactive projects.[. optimizer statistics, query optimization, access paths and the use
of indexes and clusters. The most current database technology
being introduced will be reviewed.

CIT3020 Digital Video

Effects

This module provides a comprehensive authoring

environment for creating and manipulating digital video and
integrating into it, the use of and manipulation of audio using
available software. This module teaches students how to
create, compose and manipulate images, audio and video for
use in advertisements, movies, and learning purposes, as well
as for the web. Content will be created in Video Editing and
Audio Applications.

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OUR PROGRAMME TEAM
KHALILAH
BURRELL- BATTICK RORRON CLARKE
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME LEADER,
LECTURER LECTURER
kburrell@utech.edu.jm
rclarke@utech.edu.jm
The academic member of staff who provides
academic leadership and direction to the The academic member of staff at the
programme and is responsible for providing branch campus who is responsible for
support to the Programme Lead to achieve the delivery of the programme
the aims and learning outcomes for the according to the stated aims, learning
programme at the branch camp. outcomes, structure and content
relevant to the geographical context.
The role may be undertaken by the
Head of Section at the branch campus
SHADE EWAN or by a designated individual.

PROGRAMME ADMIN
SUPPORT
shade.ewan@utech.edu.jm
CHRISTOPHER
bsccomputingutech@gmail.com
PANTHER
Supports the general administrative functions PROGRAMME LEADER,
of a wide variety of academic or
administrative units including answering
LECTURER
phones, greeting/referring/assisting visitors, christopher.panther@utech.edu.jm
customers, staff, or others, preparing
documents/reports, compiling records, The academic member of staff at the
scheduling meetings, organizing/maintaining branch campus who is responsible
information, coordinating calendars, for the delivery of the programme
analyzing data and providing general office according to the stated aims,
support. learning outcomes, structure and
content relevant to the geographical
context. The role may be undertaken
by the Head of Section at the branch
DION ELLIS campus or by a designated
individual.
PROGRAMME ADMIN
SUPPORT
dion.ellis@utech.edu.jm
Supports the general administrative functions
of a wide variety of academic or
administrative units including answering
phones, greeting/referring/assisting visitors,
customers, staff, or others, preparing
documents/reports, compiling records,
scheduling meetings, organizing/maintaining
information, coordinating calendars,
analyzing data and providing general office
support.

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LINE OF CONTACT
ACADEMIC Note your academic advisor
ADVISOR
is your first point of contact

In regards to the issue of

PROGRAMME missing grades,
LEADER
communication with
other department the
diagram to the left shows
whom to contact and in
ADMIN
SUPPORT
what order. All
members to the left
should be copied in any
email correspondence
PROGRAMME conducted.
DIRECTOR

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Your Commencement of the Semester

CHECKLIST
ENSURE YOU PAY YOUR ECD BEFORE SELECTING
MODULES

Payment of the ECD ( Enrollment Comittement Deposit) is an indication

of the student's commitment to pursue studies for a given semester and
therefore allows the student to begin the enrollment. This fee needs to be
paid before the student can select modules or complete a Leave of
Abscence or Wthdraw from Module form. Note the ECF is processed
within three working days. If you seek to enquire whether this or other
payments were made contact the finance dept using the email
fincustomersupport@utech .edu.jm. Payment may be made using a
paymaster and bill express. The Student ID Number/ Applicant number
should be used in place of the account number. Please also inform the
financial institution of the type of payment you are making whether it be
tuition or ECD.

SCREEN SHOT OF TIME 10 STEP ENROLLMENT

TABLE MESSAGE

Ensure you take a screen shot of the When financial clearance (FC) is granted,
follow the steps outlined within the
timetable.
enrollment message in your in-tray on
As a backup for future use.
your portal. If this process is not
completed and the student is not enrolled
grades can NOT be added to the system.

ACQUAINT YOURSELF NOTE DEADLINES FOR

WITH THE STUDENT PAYMENT AND FORM
SUBMISSION
TAB AND PAGE
On the University website to the All deadlines can be found on your
upper right corner there is a student portal. On your Notice Board the
tab. Once the student clicked the tab Important dates (parallel to you in-tray).
all the links on that page will be Deadlines will also be sent the
useful to the student. You should note programme's WhatsApp group. It is
all the links on the page. recommended you save them for future
reference.

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 Connect with us:
Phone: 876-927-1680-8

Students' Affairs Office:

Ext: 2153, 2163 -5

Programme email:
bsccomputingutech@gmail.com

Programme Director:
Khalilah Burrell-Battick - kburrell@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 3642

Administrative Support:
Dion Ellis - dion.ellis@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 2159
Shade Ewan - shade.ewan@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 3236