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View Programme Profile (Academic Year: 2023/2024)
Programme NameAssociate of Science (Computer Science) (7101)
DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science
FacultyFaculty of Natural Sciences
Admission CriteriaAt 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.
OR
Any qualification considered by the University to be equivalent to any of the above.
OR
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
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE1100 Introduction to Computing I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE1101 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1105
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4
MTH1101 Algebra Online 4
UGC1101 Computer Literacy I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 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
CSE1200 Introduction to Computing II Online 3
CSE1201 Introduction to Programming Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE1202 Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Science Online 4 This course is the same as MTH 1205
ENG1203 Technical Communication Hybrid (In Class/Online) 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 Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE2101 Software Engineering I Online 4
CSE2102 Database Systems Design and Information Management Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE2103 Computer Networks and Data Communications I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
CSE2200 Contemporary Programming Paradigms Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE2201 Internet Computing I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE2202 Human Computer Interaction I Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
CSE2203 Computer and Information Security Fundamentals Online 3
ELE1212 Electronic Fundamentals Not Specified 3 This course must be done along with ELE 1212L. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other elective in semester II.
ELE1212L Electronic Fundamentals Laboratory Not Specified 1 This course must be done along with ELE 1212. Once these two are done, there is no need to choose the other 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