Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

Dr. Gaspard GASHEMA

Ag. Head of Department

Phone:(+250)0786719429

Email: ggas06@yahoo.fr and ggas06@ines.ac.rw 

I. 1. Computer Science department Entry profile 

Minimum requirements for admission in the program of computer science at INES-RUHENGERI are set as follow:

• • Possess an Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education (or its equivalent) with at least a B level in Mathematics and Physics.

NB: For students registering for specialization an advanced diploma (A1) in Computer Science is required.  I.2.Program structure The 3-years program is constituted of 18 months of common courses and 18 months of specialization courses in three options namely, Software Engineering, Network Engineering and Industrial Information Technology.

II.1 Exit award

At the end of the program, and depending on the option chosen, graduates will be awarded a Bachelor’s of Science in computer science, option: Software Engineering or a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science, option:Network Engineering or a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science, Option: Industrial Information Technology.

II.2.Exit Profile
Software Engineers offer expertise in the effective and efficient use of computers for industry, business, government, research and education. In information management Software Engineer Plan, design, and implement solutions that deliver and analyze information efficiently for competitive advantage

Popular Career Options: Graduates from software engineering will have been prepared to serve as software developers and software managers. Available career options for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in Software engineering include the following:

• Software Programming
• Application’s projects development
•  Database management.

Career Opportunities

For the last several years, computer science graduates with a bachelor’s degree in software engineering according to Placement Surveys with positions include: Research analysts; software developers; applications programmers; systems programming; software management; system and security administrators; software field maintenance and sales; computer science research; computer science lecturing and teaching.
While these career opportunities have specific technical skills required of students, there are still other career opportunities out there that software engineers graduates could take on as their industry is constantly evolving and developing, one could expect to be able to penetrate more industries in the near future.

II.3. Exit Profile for Network Engineering

A network engineer is a professional who make sure that a network of computers is running smoothly. A network engineer is also referred to as Network Administrator. He designs, installs, finds the problem in the network, locates the source of problems and trouble-shoots them so that all functions depending on computer networking can be restored. He is the one who looks after everything from connection to communication processes among the computers in a network. Computer networks are connected basically using copper wires, fiber optic cables, wireless or other methods.
The communications among various computers can go on smoothly only if the networking is intact. A network engineer is the one who looks after everything from connection to communication processes among the computers in a network. Network engineers usually maintain and work on Local Area Network (LAN), Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), Wide Area Network (WAN) or Global Area Network (GAN).

II. 4. Exit Profile for Industrial Information Technology

Graduates of the Industrial Information Technology Program will have acquired the professional skills, attitudes, knowledge and judgment necessary for successful entry into the workplace.

Upon successful completion of Industrial Information Technology Program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate appropriate problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
•  Communicate effectively in English and functionally in French, in a professional context
• Understand and demonstrate proper attitudes and ethical behaviors, including those essential to professional practice
• Transfer acquired skills and integrate knowledge across disciplines
• Work harmoniously in a team and carry out supervisory tasks to successfully complete project undertakings
• Take personal responsibility for health and physical activity
• Apply health and safety standards to protect self, co-workers, customers and the environment
• Apply mathematical knowledge, fundamental concepts of electronics and computer engineering to analyze industrial information systems
• Use various types of instrumentation and/or analysis techniques to verify proper functioning of electronic systems and subsystems, and correctly use them to troubleshoot problems that may occur
• Configure, update, maintain and service a networked computer system
• Design and build industrial information systems using appropriate hardware and/or software solutions

Career Opportunities include:

• Information Technology Auditor
• Information Technology Systems Manager – Provider
• Knowledge Management & Information Technology designer
• Industrial Embedded system programmer
• Industrial automation designer
• Industrial automation programmer

IV. MODULES DESCRIPTION COMMON – MODULES SUMMARY – LEVEL 1

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Communication skills ILAD 111	Instance 1 : English Instance 2 : French Instance 3 : General Communication Skills	100	65	35	10	1
Basic Mathematics for Computer Science ICSC 102	Instance 1: Discrete Mathematics Instance 2: Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science	200	130	70	20	1
Introduction to Information Technology ICSC 103	Introduction to Information Technology	200	170	70	20	1
Philosophical studies ILAD 114	Instance 1: Introduction to Philosophy Instance 2: Ethics and Creative Thinking	100	65	35	10	1
Linear Algebra and Differential calculs ICSC 105	Instance 1: Linear Algebra Instance 2: Differential calculus	200	130	70	20	2
General Physics ICSC 106	General Physics	200	130	70	20	2
Introduction to Programming with C Language ICSC 107	Introduction to Programming with C Language	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	1200			120

COMMON MODULES SUMMARY – LEVEL 2 

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Probability and Statistics ICSC 201	Instance 1: Probability Instance 2: Statistics	100	65	35	10	1
Database Systems ICSC 202	Instance 1: Data Structure and Algorithms Instance 2: Database Management Systems	150	100	50	15	1
Integral Calculus and Differential Equations ICSC 203	Instance 1: Integral Calculus Instance 2: Differential Equations	100	65	35	10	1
Operating systems and System Programming ICSC 204	Instance 1: Microprocessor Assembly Language Instance 2: Operating systems Instance 3: System Programming	200	130	70	20	1
Computer Network and Web Development Technologies ICSC 205	Instance 1: Computer Network Instance 2: Web Development Technologies	200	130	70	20	2
Computer Hardware and Maintenance ICSC 206	Computer Hardware and Maintenance	200	130	70	20	2
C++ Programming and object oriented analysis and design ICSC 207	C++ Programming and object oriented analysis and design	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	2400			240

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING OPTION — MODULES SUMMARY – – LEVEL 3

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Designing and Analysis of Algorithms SECSC 301	Designing and Analysis of Algorithms	100	65	35	10	1
Visual Programming ICSC 302	Visual Programming	200	130	70	20	1
Research Methods And Technical Writing ICSC 303	Research Methods And Technical Writing	100	65	35	10	1
Event Driven Programming and Advanced Database Systems ICSC 304	Instance 1: Advanced Database Systems Instance 2: Event Driven Programming	200	130	70	20	1
Artificial Intelligence and Management Information Systems ICSC 401	Artificial Intelligence and Management Information Systems	100	65	35	10	2
Management Information Systems ICSC 402	Management Information Systems	100	65	35	10	2
Internet Programming with Java and PHP as Tools ICSC 403	Instance 1 :Java Programming Instance 2: Internet Programming	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	1200			120

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING — MODULES SUMMARY – – LEVEL 5

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Software engineering and Project Management ICSC 501	Instance 1 : Software engineering Instance 2 : SoftwareProject Management	200	130	70	20	1
Entrepreneurship ICSC 502	Instance 1 Professional skills development Instance 2: Entrepreneurship	200	100	65	35	1
Computer Graphics and Multimedia ICSC 503	Instance 1 : Computer Graphics Instance 2 : Multimedia	200	130	70	20	1
Software Testing And Quality Assurance ICSC 504	Instance 1: Software Testing Instance 2: Quality Assurance	100	65	35	10	1
Extreme Programming ICSC 505	Extreme Programming	200	130	70	20	2
Dataware Housing and Data Mining ICSC 506	Dataware Housing and Data Mining	200	200	200	20	2
Major Project: Application Development ICSC 507	Major Project: Application Development	200	40	160	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	4800			480

INDUSTRIAL INFORMATON TECHNOLOGY
MODULES SUMMARY – – LEVEL 4

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Software engineering and Project Management ICSC 501	Instance 1 : Software engineering Instance 2 : SoftwareProject Management	200	130	70	20	1
Electronics and Telecommunication ICSC 321	Instance 1: Electronics Instance 2: Telecommunication	200	130	70	20	1
Industrial Electricity and Power electronics ICSC 322	Instance 1: Industrial Electricity Instance 2: Power electronics	200	130	70	20	1
Research and Technical Writing ICSC 303	Research and Technical Writing	100	65	35	10	1
C++ Programming and Object oriented analysis and design ICSC 324	Instance 1: OO Design and Analysis Instance 2: Programming with C++	200	130	70	20	1
System Software and system Administration ICSC 421	System Software and system Administration	200	200	130	70	2
Software Engineeringg & Project Management Techniques ICSC 422	Software Engineeringg & Project Management Techniques	200	130	70	20	2
Industrial Attachment ICSC 423	Industrial Attachment	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	3600			360

MODULES SUMMARY – – LEVEL 5

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Computer Graphics and Multimedia ICSC 521	Instance 1: Computer Graphics Instance 2: Multimedia Systems	150	100	50	15	1
Data Communication and Embedded Systems ICSC 522	Data Communication and Embedded Systems	200	130	70	20	1
Entrepreneurship ICSC 523	Instance 1: Professional Development Instance 3: Entrepreneurship	100	65	35	10	1
Oracle Database Administration ICSC 515	Oracle Database Administration	100	65	35	10	1
Industrial Automation ICSC 525	Industrial Automation	200	130	70	20	1
Introduction to Robotics Control Systems ICSC 526	Introduction to Robotics Control Systems	200	200	130	70	2
Major Project: Industrial Project ICSC 527	Major Project: Industrial Project	200	40	160	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	4800			480

NETWORK ENGINEERING OPTION MODULES SUMMARY – – LEVEL 4

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Data Communication and Networks ICSC 311	Data Communication and Networks	150	100	50	15	1
Neural Networks and Network Applications ICSC 312	Neural Networks and Network Applications	150	100	50	15	1
Cryptographic and Information security ICSC 313	Cryptographic and Information security	200	130	70	20	1
Research Methods and Technical Writing ICSC 303	Research Methods and Technical Writing	100	65	35	10	1
Communication Switching Techniques ICSC 414	Communication Switching Techniques	100	65	35	15	2
System Software and Administration ICSC 415	System Software and Administration	200	130	70	70	2
Mobile Communication ICSC 416	Mobile Communication	100	65	35	10	2
Industrial Attachment ICSC 417	Industrial Attachment	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	3600			360

MODULES SUMMARY — LEVEL 5

Module title/Code	UNIT	Total hrs	Face to face hrs	Student hrs	No of credits	Semester
Electronics and Telecommunication Systems ICSC 511	Instance 1: Electronics Instance 2:Telecommunication	200	130	70	20	1
Entrepreneurship ICSC 512	Instance 1: Professional Development Instance 3: Entrepreneurship	100	65	35	10	1
Programming with C++ ICSC 513	Instance 1: Design and Analysis Instance 2: Programming with C++	100	65	35	10	1
Information Theory and Digital Electronics ICSC 514	Information Theory and Digital Electronics	200	130	70	20	1
Database Administration ICSC 515	Database Administration	200	130	70	20	2
Software Engineeringg & Project Management Techniques ICSC 516	System Software and Administration	200	130	70	70	2
Major Project: Application Development (Network Project) ICSC 517	Major Project: Application Development (Network Project)	200	130	70	20	2
	TOTAL HRS	4800			480