African Nazarene University
BRIDGING COURSES
ANU provides yet another greater opportunity for progress in learning by offering a bridging course in Mathematics for those who do not meet our departmental minimum requirements. A minimum grade of (C+) in Mathematics is required for entry into the Computer Science program, (C) plain for Commerce and a (D) plain for our Pre-University program. At times some of our applicants do not meet these standards hence they are subjected to the bridging course.
We therefore provide a comprehensive and up to standard two and half month bridging program at our town campus with a very high interactive class sessions between the lecturer and the students. Classes are offered twice a week at a convenient time for all and crucial topics such as Algebra, Geometry and Calculus are adequately covered during the entire period of study.
Our bridging grandaunts have always stood out to be the best in their respective programs with adequate skills to handle their subject without any major difficulties.
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ACADEMICS
Africa Nazarene University is a church-sponsored institution and is incorporated by the Trustees of the Africa Nazarene University Trust. As an institution of higher learning it will grant certificates, diplomas and degrees (baccalaureate and post-graduate) in areas of need relative to the people of Africa .
At Africa Nazarene University you can achieve your goals for your career through our degree programs. We focus on you as a person to help you succeed.
Our University Common Courses ( UCC's ) provide the general knowledge base for all ANU students in order to think critically and understand truth.
Africa Nazarene University currently offers the following courses of study:
Bridging Courses
Pre-University Program
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Science in Dryland Natural Resource Management (B.Sc.)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
Bachelor of Theology ( B.Th .)
Bachelor of Mass Communication ( B.Mc .)
Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (B.BIT.)
GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Master of Arts in Religion
Master of Business Administration
Upcoming Programmes
1. Bachelor of Arts (Education) with the following options
a. Early Childhood Education
b. Primary Education
c. Secondary Education
The Primary and Early Childhood Education Options have specializations in children with Special needs.
2. Law Degree Programme
Augustana University
Admissions for Augustana College , Kenya .
ADMISSION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE/DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
The minimum entry requirement for enrolment in the Associate Degree/Diploma Programme is a mean grade of C+ (plus) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent or;
A principle pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent;
5 Credit Passes at GCE or IGCSE or
G.P.A. of 2.5 and above obtained at Augustana College Pre-University Program.
ADMISSION TO PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAM
The minimum entry requirement for enrolment is a mean grade of C (plain) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent or;
A principle pass at the Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
ADMISSION TO FOUNDATION PROGRAM
The minimum entry requirement for enrolment is a mean grade of C- (minus) at the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent.
Application Procedure
To be admitted to the college, a new student should submit:
ท A completed application package consisting of:-
Form A: application for admission
Form B: acceptance form
Form C: recommendation
Copy of national ID/ birth certificate/ passport
Copy of official school result slip/ transcript/ certificates for each school attended
Four passport size photographs and;
A non-refundable application fee of Kshs.1000.
International Student Admission
Augustana College invites international students to apply for admission. The College appreciates the value and benefit of having international students on its campus. However, they must meet all admission requirements for the program applied. If transcripts and certificates are in a language other than English, official translation must be provided. Any international student must obtain a pupil's pass within ten (10) days of admission. Those whose native language is not English are required to show English Language Proficiency, by either sitting for the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a placement test.
(Detailed information about the admission of international students may be obtained from the Registrar's Office).
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RECOMMENDATION FORM - FORM C is required to be filled by the applicant's main referee.
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Baraka Agricultural college
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Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (DSARD)
The DSARD Programme is a sixteen month course that starts in August each year
And runs to December of the following year. The curriculum aims at improving the capacity of students to be effective practitioners and promoters of SARD. It is designed to empower and build the confidence and self reliance of the student. The course targets persons from Eastern Africa who are working with rural communities.
The first Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (DSARD) Course commenced on August 20, 2006. This is residential course, however in the near future it will be offered on distance learning as well.
Official Launch
The course was officially launched on Friday, May 11, 2007 by Rt Rev. Peter Kairo Bishop of Nakuru who also blessed and officially open the new college buildings.
Entry requirements:
Applicants must have a minimum of a certificate in agriculture/rural development
from a recognized institution. They also must have at least one year working with a
rural community. The course is also suitable for persons with higher qualifications
who are committed to empowering rural communities.
Application:
Persons interested in this course must apply in writing to the Principal of the college. ( Click here to apply online for DSARD 2007/08 ) The latest application is expected not later than June of every year. The selection is later done through an interview and the course commences in August/September every year.
Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (CSARD)
Introduction:
Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (CSARD) is a sixteen (16) months course. We target over eighty (80) participants every year - interested women and men from eastern Africa . This course aims at training and educating the participants to be efficient in rural development process.
Structure:
Structured in a way that the course participants take three terms - twelve to fourteen weeks duration - for residential training and four months field attachment in suitable farms.
Entry requirements:
The course is aimed at intelligent, hardworking women and men who are committed to the development of the rural communities in which they live or work.
The applicant must have had a farming experience and involved in community development activities. It is desired but not essential, that they have a minimum grade of D+ in the KCSE or its equivalent. They must be fluent in English language.
Curriculum:
Designed to develop sound judgment in the student and impart the knowledge and skills necessary for efficient leadership.
The teaching methods include; classroom teaching, farm based teaching and recreation activities.
The curriculum is delivered using a modular system and broadly categorized into five sub-sections namely:-
General modules - these cover most individual and community development aspects.
Crop production modules
Animal production modules
Farm management modules
Agricultural Engineering.
Sports/social/cultural/spiritual activities are also an important part of this curriculum.
The modules are further categorized as college prescribed and elective modules. A student is required to take all the prescribed modules for they are aimed at giving the foundation of sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, while elective ones give a student an opportunity to choose what is relevant to his/her work/home area conditions.
Certification:
Cumulative Weighted Mean is used to give a constant feedback to the student and for certification purposes. Certification is by the Catholic Diocese of Nakuru , and the following certificates are awarded: -
Distinction
Upper credit
Credit
Pass
Attendance.
Cost:
Our cost is highly competitive and reviewed every year to meet only the minimum running costs of the College at a given time.
Application:
Persons interested in this course must apply in writing to the Principal of the college. ( Click here to apply online for CSARD 2007/08 ) The latest application is expected not later than June of every year. The selection is later done through an interview and the course commences in August/September every year.
SHORT COURSES
The cost of courses range from Kshs 6,000 to Kshs 9,000. Fees are inclusive of the tuition, food and accommodation. Courses run from Sunday evening (Supper included) to Saturday morning (after breakfast).
Participants are strongly advised to bring their own towel and gumboots ( Wellington boots). Recent courses have featured students from all over Africa as well as the UK .
Transport can be arranged for foreign students from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi - please refer to the college for transport charges.
The courses are conducted in both English and Kiswahili or translated into local languages depending on the group and at the end of the course participants are awarded certificates.
Beekeeping short courses focus on sustainable beekeeping using traditional and top bar hives, however, frame hives are also included. Training sessions are designed to be as practical as possible.
For the current short Courses dates refer to our 2007 prospectus
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Please note :
Additional courses can be arranged for groups of twenty to twenty five participants.
Arrangements can be make to offer course to organized groups (full board or on-site) which fall outside the above schedules.
If you would like to join the above courses please download and fill in the relevant form ( Click here to apply online ) or write to;
The Principal,
Baraka Agricultural College ,
Box 52 ,
Molo ,
Kenya
E-mail: shortcourses@sustainableag.org
BARAKA DAY RELEASE COURSES
Baraka Agricultural College receives invitations from farmers, schools, colleges and other special interest groups for such visits. The College is open for the day release on Wednesday and Friday of every week. but participants must make prior booking through the college. The content and cost of such course will depend on the requirements of the group. Click here to apply online or write to
The Principal,
Baraka Agricultural College ,
Box 52 ,
Molo ,
Kenya
E-mail: shortcourses@sustainableag.org
Catholic University of East Africa
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COURSES AT CUEA
CUEA offers both ecclesiastical and secular courses.
The Faculty of Theology offers several - areas of specialization : Biblical Theology; Canon Law; Church History, Doctrinal Theology; Moral Theology; Pastoral Theology; Sacred Liturgy; Spiritual Theology; Post Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - Areas of specialization: Commerce and Business Administration; Education; Philosophy; Social Sciences; Religious Studies; Mathematics; History; Geography; English (under Education); Social Education and Ethics (under Education); Post Graduate Diploma in Education; Post Graduate Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects. Education at CUEA promotes Christian Ethics and Integral formation of students.
Faculty of Theology - Ecclesiastical/Canonical Degrees
Baccalaureate in Theology (ST
Licentiate in Theology (STL) with specialization in:
Biblical Theology
Spiritual Theology
Moral Theology
Dogmatic Theology
Pastoral Theology
Sacred Liturgy
Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL)
Doctorate in Theology (STD) with specialization in:
Biblical Theology
Spiritual Theology
Moral Theology
Dogmatic Theology
Pastoral Theology
Sacred Liturgy
Doctorate in Canon Law (JCD)
Civil Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates.
Daystar University
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Bridging program
Our bridging program consists of the following courses :
ท Mathematics - For students with KCSE overall grade of C+ (plus), C- (minus) or D+ (plus) in Mathematics who wish to take a Bachelor of Commerce.
ท English - For students with KCSE overall grade of C+ (plus) or C- (minus) in English
and who wish to take a B.A in Communication.
ท Biology - For students with KCSE overall grade of C+ (plus), C- (minus) or D+ (plus) in Biology who wish to take a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
The bridging courses will be offered in Nairobi campus every year in May and June.
Christian ministry short courses
The Christian Ministries and Training department is the arm of Daystar University devoted to assisting the church in Africa outside the formal classroom situation to become more effective by providing training. CMT shares the overall purpose of Daystar University to make the church more effective through training. CMT is a programme under the Faculty of Arts. It is through this programme that Daystar University carries out most of its community outreach programmes by offering short courses and out-posts courses. The Short courses are done at the Nairobi Campus of the University, while the outpost courses are done at locations suggested by the hosts. In the year 2005, CMT offered over 40 short courses ranging from one to three weeks. A total of 600 participants from Kenya , Uganda , Nigeria , Ethiopia , Sudan , Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda , Burundi and Tanzania were trained. CMT had also 500 participants in 10 outpost courses for churches, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and Para-church organizations in Kenya and Tanzania .
Thus, the goals of CMT may be stated as follows:
1. To provide practical ministry skills and shape knowledge, values and attitudes that is biblically based.
2. To equip and empower church leaders to more effectively serve the church.
To achieve the above training goals, CMT focuses on learners who:
1. are already in church leadership positions, or
2. are involved in church-related ministries, or
3. are ministering through organizations with Christian goals.
Further, teaching methods utilize adult education, non-formal learning practices. Thus, learners are expected to be fully involved in their learning and be able to practice and apply new learning into their current work situations.
In summary, the main activity of CMT is to provide practical training to current church leaders for greater effectiveness within the church and communities where they serve.
The certificate courses, often adapted from various academic departmental courses, are offered for short periods each year. In addition, CMT through the Outpost wing if the department offers tailor-made short courses to special interest groups or churches. Again, such courses are geared to strengthening the church in Africa in its mission outreach and spiritual formation.
Short-term courses (six weeks or less) are offered in:
ท Christian Counseling
ท Christian Music Communication
ท Communication
ท Business and Leadership
ท Community Development
ท Bible and Religious Studies
ท Education and Languages
ท Research & Consultancy
ท Science
ท Computers and Information Technology
ท Financial Management
ท Human Resource Management
ท General Management
ท Gender and Development
ท Logistics/Supply Chain Management
ท Environmental Management
Outpost Training Option
By and large, expense and distance often make it very difficult to send organization members for training at Daystar. Many times organizations need something specifically designed for their members. The Outpost training programme of Daystar University was designed just to answer those issues. What are the training needs of the people in your ministry? Would your members benefit from training specifically developed for them? Would you like to work hand-in-hand with Daystar University faculty to design and implement training for your organization? The Outpost training programme can design, develop, implement and evaluate almost any type of training which the Church in Africa needs. We can bring training to you. Wherever your organization needs training Nairobi , Mombasa , Kisumu , Kampala , Lagos , Bombay , Cairo , or anywhere else, Daystar University can come to you.
Write to the Christian Ministries Training Coordinator and tell us about the problems and needs facing your organization which you expect training to address. We a clear understanding of what you envision to be the content of such training. Tell us more about the proposed participants. What experience do they have with the issues to be covered? What is their educational background and what language would be used for the training?
At a very reasonable cost, Daystar University will work with you to bring the best in training to your members, right in the context where they live, work and minister.
ท Click here for the application form,
ท Click here for the personal reference form
ท Click here for training programme brochure
Diploma
The Diploma programme offers courses in four areas namely:
1. Counseling
2. Communication
3. Management
4. Development
5. Christian Music Communication
The programme is offered on a full-time basis lasting two years.
Diploma programmes are offered in the Academic Division within the relevant departments.
Undergraduate Programmes
The undergraduate programme provides all students with a wide range of academic curricula carefully planned to supply adequate basic knowledge in the selected field. A major field of study is provided and the total programme will teach the student to analyze and synthesize information from different areas as a consequence of the planned coherence of the various disciplines.
Undergraduate majors are offered in:
Bachelor of Arts
Bible
Communication
Community Development
English Language and Literature
Psychology
Social Work
Bachelor of Commerce
Accounting
Marketing
Business Administration and Management
Management Information System
Bachelor of Education
( In two teaching subjects)
Accounting , Business Administration and Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Economics, Bible, English , and Music .
Bachelor of Science
Economics
Applied Computer Science
The University offers minors in most of the undergraduate courses listed above in addition to:
Peace and Reconciliation , Christian Ministries , Music , and Mathematics .
In the near future, we plan to launch majors in Law, Primary Education, Electronic Engineering, and Peace Studies.
Pre-University
This is a one-academic year programme meant for Christian, high school leavers who achieved a KCSE grade C (plain) and thus have no direct admission to the undergraduate degree programme of Daystar University. It is intended to prepare students for admission to the undergraduate degree programmes . The aim is to help students to develop skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes required for further education at Daystar University .
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students intending to join this programme can begin in August, May or January in Nairobi and Athi River Campuses.
BENEFITS OF THE PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
Holistic Education The Pre-university programme at Daystar moulds students to be good servant leaders by taking care of Academic, Spiritual, and moral character of its students.
Credit Transfer A minimum of nine credit hours are transferred to the undergraduate programme on admission, thus enabling a student to finish the degree programme within a shorter period.
Students who have gone through the Pre-university programme successfully are admitted into the degree programme of their choice in Daystar University .
The Pre-university graduates from Daystar University are also admitted into other private universities and can also join parallel programmes of the public universities.
Daystar pre-university graduates are admissible to overseas universities especially in countries such as USA and Britain .
ADMISSION TO THE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FROM THE PRE-UNIVERSITY PROGRAMME
Obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 at the end of the pre-university programme .
Receive a favorable recommendation from the University Chaplain regarding spiritual growth and commitment.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND ACADEMIC POLICIES
Pre-University students are charged with flat tuition fee of Ksh. 82,000/= per semester
COURSE LOAD
The course load for the Pre-University class is 15 hours per semester
Pre-University Curriculum Hours
Communication
ENG 092P - English Language
2
LIT 092P - English Literature
2
SKI 092P - Study Skills
2
COM 091P - Communication Skills
1
Mathematics
ALG 092P Algebra
2
MAT 092P Geometry
2
TRI 092 Trigonometry
2
Science
BIO 092P Biology
2
PHY 092P - Physical Science
2
Humanities
HIS 092P - History
2
CIV 092P Civics
1
GEO 092P Geography
2
Bible & Religious Studies
BIL 093P - Christian Religious Education
3
BIS 093P - Bible Survey
3
Physical Education
HPE 081P - First Aid
1
HPE 091P - Volleyball/Physical Fitness
1
Postgraduate
Daystar offers the following degrees for post graduate study:
Master in Business Administration ( M.B.A )
ท Finance
ท Human Resource
ท Strategic Management
ท Marketing
Master in Arts - M.A.
Counseling Psychology
Communication
Print media
Broadcast media
General communication
Christian Ministries
Master in Theology - MTh
Goals of the Postgraduate Programme
The Daystar University Postgraduate Studies Programme , within the Faculty of Arts, currently includes the Master of Arts (M.A) in Communication, M.A in Christian Ministries and a Master in Theology ( MTh .). They are two-year (full-time) degree programmes . Several other postgraduate programmes are housed in their respective faculties (See Faculty of Social Sciences and Faculty of Science and Technology). A Ph.D programme in Communication, Theology, and/or related interdisciplinary studies has been approved within the Faculty of Arts. Contact the Postgraduate Studies Department for details.
Postgraduate programmes at Daystar University are designed to prepare key individuals for leadership roles in the church and society. It is expected that graduates, whether church leaders, educators, researchers, or professionals in the marketplace, will play an important role in helping the church to effectively communicate the message of Jesus Christ to a rapidly changing world. It is expected that they will be equipped to contribute to constructive changes in society within the African context and beyond, for the furthering of the Kingdom of God as preached by Jesus Christ. The programme goals are as follows:
1. By building on undergraduate training, the student will train to an academic level consistent with high leadership responsibility in churches, Para-church organizations or society in general;
2. The student will be able to demonstrate skills in analysis, synthesis, evaluation and constructive criticism in his or her discipline of study, so as to contribute to the ongoing development of human knowledge and the leadership of others within a multicultural world.
3. The student will be able to demonstrate competence in both theory and practice within the field of study, comprehend, communicate, and apply the acquired skills within the realities of the contemporary African context.
4. The student will be able to articulate and live out his or her Christian faith at a level consistent with the level of academic training within the field of discipline. The integration of faith, field of expertise, and praxis will be evidenced in their lives.
COMMON REGULATIONS
1. Admission Requirements
a. Direct Entry
(1) General Academic Requirements: The minimum entry requirement shall be possession of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), or the degree awarded with a first class or upper second class honors, or the equivalent. In unusual cases, a student may be considered who has not met the minimum academic requirement, but who is mature in age, has significant relevant work experience after completion of the undergraduate degree, and is able to demonstrate competence equivalent to the academic requirements.
(2) Language Proficiency: The student must exhibit sufficient mastery of the English language to study in classes taught in English, as demonstrated by a score of 500 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or an equivalent score on the British English language examination (International English Language Test), or on an examination set by the University. Students from Anglophone countries will be exempted from the test, though the University may request any student to sit for a diagnostic English examination if the academic staff believes the student's mastery of English may be insufficient.
(3) Bible and Theology Proficiency: The student must demonstrate proficiency in a basic knowledge of Bible and theology, such as a Christian lay leader should have, as demonstrated either by standardized written examination set by the University, with a pass mark of 60%, or by undergraduate credit in survey courses covering Old Testament, New Testament, and Theology. (Those lacking the required background in Bible and Theology may enroll in the necessary undergraduate courses at Daystar, but without University credit for them, or participate in an equivalent course as approved by the Chair of Department).
(4) Computer Proficiency: The student must possess basic computer competency in word processing, be able to type at least 20 words per minute, and able to do basic formatting of a document. If lacking this competency, the student is expected to gain this competence within the first term, to be able to write papers and projects to a master's level standard.
(5) Christian Faith: The University shall admit for study for degrees, diplomas, certificates or other awards of the University, such candidates as shall have been accepted by the Senate as being academically qualified, and who accept the University's Christian mission and philosophy as provided under Sections 6 and 7 of the Charter, (Page 3-6 of this Catalogue) without regard or preference to gender, ethnic origin, race, age or physical disability being imposed as a condition for admission.
b. Admission from other Institutions
Daystar will accept credits of B or better for relevant masters level courses from recognized accredited universities, up to a maximum of 25% of the total course work required and 25% of the course work in the major area of study. No credit for thesis may be transferred and the written comprehensive examination must be taken at Daystar. Credits cannot be transferred for courses that have already earned one an academic certificate.
2. Course Load
a. The normal class load for full time post graduate students is between 9 and 12 credit hours per semester. No student will be permitted to enroll for more than 15 credit hours (exclusive of thesis) of course work in any semester.
b. A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 3.00 will be required to enroll for fewer credits than normal until his/her cumulative grade point average rises to the minimum of 3.00.
3. Probation and Discontinuation
a. Each student working towards the M.A. degree must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 throughout one's programme .
b. A student is placed on academic probation at the conclusion of any semester in which one's cumulative grade point average falls below the required standard.
c. Action will be initiated by the Dean's office to help the student on probation to overcome one's academic problems, and will include a restriction on total course load permitted in any given semester.
d. A student can be on probation for a maximum of two semesters throughout the programme . Students who exceed this number are discontinued from their studies and are ineligible for further post graduate enrollment at Daystar.
e. Special students (not formally admitted to the degree programme ) are considered, for purposes of this statute, to be on probation at the time of first enrollment. They, therefore, must perform well enough (a minimum of GPA of 3.00) on their first semester to be able to continue.
4. Special Students
Only persons who are eligible for admission into particular programmes can enroll as special students. Such students will be enrolled for a maximum of one academic year only. Students who wish to continue beyond this period must apply for admission into the regular programmes .
5. Student Assessment
a. Continuous assessment shall be part of each student's evaluation throughout the degree programme . Tests, assignments, term papers, practical work, etc., will be included in the calculation of one's final mark for a given course.
b. In addition to the continuous assessment, a final examination shall be administered at the end of each semester and the marks scored will be added to the continuous assessment in accordance with the special regulations for each degree programme .
c. For each course the student is given a letter grade, which has the following significance:
( i ) All grades below D will carry no credit and will be calculated as '0' grade point. A course receiving less than a C grade must be repeated in order to receive credit.
(ii) Students will be allowed to repeat failed required courses only twice. Repeated courses will receive a grade not higher than C.
(iii) A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 must be maintained in order to continue studies in good standing.
(iv) Courses which are required but carry no credit are not used in calculating the grade point average.
(v) The grade point average (GPA) for a student is obtained by dividing the total number of credits attempted into the total number of grade points obtained.
6. Incompletes
A student must make up any incomplete work within six weeks after the semester's end. If one does not do so, the incomplete grade will be changed to 'F'. (This policy does not apply to incomplete grades in thesis hours, since thesis may be prepared over several semesters, and no grade is assigned until completion of the full project).
7. Graduation Requirements
Each student will satisfy the requirements specified in the departmental special regulations for his/her degree programme .
8. Class Attendance
It is assumed that students will make the most of the educational opportunities available to them by regularly and punctually attending all class sessions. Students who miss more than 25% of class sessions will receive no credit for the course. If a student must be absent from classes for a very good reason, he/she must fill in absence-from-class forms which are obtained from the office of Admission and Records.
9. Auditing of Courses
A student may audit any course in this Catalogue, as long as one's presence as an auditor does not displace someone taking the course for credit. Enrolling for audit permits one to attend lectures and to participate in various class activities, but no academic credit is earned for the experience. The instructor may mark assignments submitted by the auditor but is not obligated to do so. For a person to audit an M.A. course, one must satisfy the requirements for admission to the M.A. programme and the special pre-requisites of the course.
10. Course Numbering
Only courses carrying a number of 600 or above following the subject prefix (e.g. GRA 611) gain post graduate credits for the student completing them.
11. Adding or Dropping of Courses
a. Students may add or drop courses from their schedules without financial penalty during the first week of a course that runs for a full semester.
b. The last day to add a course is the last working day of the second week after continuing students have reported.
c. Such changes are not allowed during the June-August semester except in cases of emergency approved by the Faculty Board.
12. Withdrawal
a. If a student must, for some personal emergency, withdraw from a course after the deadline for routine changes has expired, he may do so only as long as two thirds (2/3) of the course has not passed, but the student's transcript will show one's performance. Withdrawals will be noted by 'WP' (Withdrawing Passing) or 'WF' (Withdrawing Failing) depending on whether the student was passing or failing at the time of withdrawal.
b. After 2/3 of the course has passed, the student may not withdraw from any course, unless there is a pressing personal emergency or illness that requires it. Then one must petition to the Faculty Board to do so.
13. Transcripts
All grades for course work must be recorded on the student's transcript and averaged into the grade point average (except those courses carrying no credit are not calculated into the cumulative grade point average). If a student fails a course or gets a grade less than C and retakes the course, the F grade will remain on the transcript but the new grade, which can only be a maximum of C, will be averaged in the grade point average in place of the old one. A failed course can be retaken only twice.
14. University Examinations
a. University examinations shall be conducted at the end of every semester over course work taught in that semester.
b. The comprehensive written examination for all Masters degree candidates will be administered to the student at the end of his/her third semester, and/or after having completed a minimum of 36 course credits. Practicum credits are not counted toward the 36 credit minimum. One must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 to sit for this examination, and one must pass the comprehensive examination with a minimum of 3.00. Any final mark lower than 3.00 requires a retaking of the entire examination. If one's final mark is above 3.00, but one or more of the questions receives a mark of "C" or below, only the question(s) failed needs to be repeated.
c. A student may not defend his/her completed thesis before sitting and passing the comprehensive written examination for the Masters degree.
15. Academic Dishonesty in Examinations
In the event of an alleged examination irregularity, the same shall be reported to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) who will consult with the Chairman of the Senate and make an appropriate decision. Where the matter will require investigation, the Senate shall appoint a committee that shall investigate the alleged irregularity. Any person involved in the alleged irregularity shall be required to appear before this committee. The Chairman of the said committee shall then report the findings and the recommendations of the committee to the Vice-Chancellor who on behalf of the Senate shall decide what further action may be necessary. Such action shall be reported to the Senate at its next meeting for ratification. Such disciplinary action taken shall be in accordance with the procedures and regulations established by the Senate.
16. Time Limit for Degree Work
For the Masters degree, all work must be completed within five (5) years from the time of admission into the programme . Extension of time may be granted by the Senate only for good reasons, upon application through the Chair of Postgraduate Studies Department and the related Dean. Consult the Department for time limit for other pending programmes (postgraduate diploma and Ph.D ). A student must be fully registered in the semester he/she plans to graduate.
17. Late Assignments and Examinations
Each faculty member is asked to state in the course outline his/her policy concerning acceptance of late assignments and examinations in the course. Normally, such work can be made up only for good reason (e.g. serious illness, death in the immediate family etc.). IN NO CASE WILL EXAMINATIONS BE GIVEN EARLY. If circumstances warrant, they may be given late and the student may be charged a grade penalty and/or a late examination fee.
18. Additional Information
More information on each programme or course is found in the complete syllabus on file in the office of the Department Head. For more Financial Information see pages 8-11 of this Catalogue.
Graffins College
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Graffins College offers 15 Diploma Programs to choose from. Below is a list of the programs. Click on either to download.
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PC ENGINEERING 1 & 2 ( A+ CERTIFICATION)
CompTIA A+ Examination Objectives
Introduction
In order to receive CompTIA A+ certification a candidate must pass two exams. The first exam is CompTIA A+ Essentials . Objectives for the CompTIA A+ Essentials Examination are available for public review at www.comptia.org .
The CompTIA A+ 220-602 exam is targeted for individuals who work or intend to work in a mobile or corporate technical environment with a high level of face-to-face client interaction. Job titles in some organizations which are descriptive of the role of this individual may be: Enterprise technician, IT administrator, field service technician, PC technician, etc. Ideally, the CompTIA A+ 220-602 candidate has already passed the CompTIA A+ Essentials examination.
Individuals in some non-technical roles such as student, sales personnel or small business office managers may also find the validation of skills associated with the CompTIA A+ credential to be valuable.
CompTIA recently convened a core of CompTIA A+ subject matter experts representing a diverse group of employers, educators and IT professionals which resulted in the revised CompTIA A+ examinations objectives. The skills and knowledge measured by these objectives were validated through a survey of more then 5,000 CompTIA A+ certified professionals and employers. The results of the survey were used in weighting the domains and ensuring that the weighting is representative of the relative importance of that content to the job requirements of an entry-level IT professional.
This examination blueprint includes domain weighting, test objectives, and example content. Example topics and concepts are included to clarify the test objectives and should not be construed as a comprehensive listing of all the content of this examination.
The table below lists the domains measured by this examination and the extent to which they are represented.
Domain
Percentage of Examination
1.0 Personal Computer Components
18%
2.0 Laptop and Portable Devices
9%
3.0 Operating Systems
20%
4.0 Printers and Scanners
14%
5.0 Networks
11%
6.0 Security
8%
7.0 Safety and Environmental Issues
5%
8.0 Communication and Professionalism
15%
Total
100%
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Network +
Network +
COURSE DURATION: 60 Hours
PREREQUISITE:
A+PC Technician or skills level: Windows, Dos, Hardware networking fundamentals:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
INFOTECH's Networks course is targeted for A+ computer Service Technicians who wish to gain skills and knowledge in a vendor neutral networking environment. This course can also serve as a prerequisite for vendor- specific training programs. You will learn networking technologies such as the definition of a protocol, the ISO model and its layers and the concept of networking design and implementation.
CERTIFICATION
The CompTIA ฎ Network+ exam consists of two distinct groups: Knowledge of Networking Technology and knowledge of Networking Practices
Exam: # NK-N10-002
CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
COURSE DURATION : 60 Hours
.
PREREQUISITE
A+PC Technician, Network+ or skills level: networking and hardware knowledge
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Cisco Systems Inc. is the world leader in the internet networking offering thew industry's broadest range of hardware products used to develop networks.
Cisco Systems Inc. is today the worlds largest internet commerce site selling more than $32 million in products every day.
Students will learn how to perform basic configurations on Cisco routers using multiple protocols and an understanding of the OSI model and its relevant protocols. The course covers how to configure TCP/IP, how to subnet the IP scheme into multiple subnets, and how to route IPX and create access lists to provide traffic management for a multi- protocol network.
CERTIFICATION
CCNA Exams # 640 - 607
Web Design Specialist
PRE-REQUISITES
Web Foundations (skill level: Windows/Basic HTML)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Acquire the skills that are essential to building and maintaining a web site that is a smashing success, not a crashing nightmare. In this course, students become familiar with HTML, Dynamic HTML, ASP, Microsoft Site Server and XML. They also learn to use FrontPage and Visual InterDev 6.0 to design and develop user-friendly, visually appealing web pages. Know the difference between Jscript and VBScript? You will. And what's even better is that you'll learn how to use them when creating a web site.
Option 1
Course Contents:
HTML
Dream weaver
Visual Interdev
Fireworks
Duration 3 months
Option 2
Course Contents:
HTML
Dream weaver
Java Scripts
Fireworks
Duration 3 months
Web Administration Specialist Courses
Duration
2 ฝ Months
Prerequisites
Web Design Specialist, Windows 2000 Server or Linux
Course Contents
Internet Information Server (IIS) or Apache Web Server for Linux
Web Development using PHP or MySQL Server 2000
Internet Security and Acceleration Server for Windows 2000 Server or Linux
Security for Internet and Web Servers
COURSES
IAT offers five different categories of programs. These programmes are divided into Foundation Programmes in IT and Business, Network & Infrastructure management , Network & Internet Security , Programming & Application Development, Undergraduate Programmes
FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES
Microsoft Office
The International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
Business Competence
The European Business Competence License
NETWORK & INTERNET SECURITY
Security+
Internet Support Specialist ( i -Net+)
PROGRAMMING/ DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
VB & Java Programming
Website Design & Development (Dream weaver)
Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
NETWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT
Hardware and Software Maintenance (A+)
Network Support Specialist (N+)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Linux
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
BSc. Degree in ICT Management
B.Sc in Computing & Internet Systems
International Diploma in Computer Studies
International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies
Diploma in Business & ICT
Diploma in ICT Management
Diploma in Business Administration
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USP COURSE COVERAGE
Your success is our responsibility 1
Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
USER SUPPORT
PROFESSIONAL
[USP]
150 Hours
instructor-led
OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:
By the end of the course the participant should be able to set-up and man a help desk and
support end users on software problems (including unfamiliar software) and basic
problems with hardware and peripherals. The participant should also be able to
recommend when application software, hardware and peripheral problems should be
passed on to vendors or the maintenance department. USP equips you with practical skills
to support computer users in medium to large organizations. You learn to set up and
operate a help desk and support end users on software problems, including unfamiliar
software. USP also skills you to troubleshoot basic hardware and peripheral problems and
judge when to pass on serious problems to vendors or the maintenance department.
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
Upon successful completion of this course, the participants should be able to: -
? Appreciate the architecture of a Computer System.
? Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts and architecture of a PC and its
maintenance
? Effectively support and troubleshoot PC hardware, software and peripherals
? Upgrade memory chips, hard drives, network cards, and so on
? Troubleshoot errors relating to memory, disk access, viruses, PC hanging up and so on
? Apply basic concepts of networking and the Internet.
? Disassemble and correctly re-assemble a PC
? Take appropriate security measures to protect hardware, software and data
? Describe the Microsoftฎ DOS 6.22 architecture, its features and the booting process
? Apply the concepts of an help desk system to provide technical support over the
telephone
? Install, configure, customize and troubleshoot common operating systems (Microsoftฎ
Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000 & Windows XP) and, device drivers
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This course is intended for you, if you wish to:
? become a self sufficient, competent user of computers or support users in a corporate
environment
? gain pre-requisite knowledge to study the Microsoftฎ Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
certification
? Improve your chances of employment by having a broad skills-base (dual qualification)
PRE-REQUISITES:
The course assumes knowledge of ICDL and user knowledge of operating systems.
DURATION:
150 hours of study, conducted in four (4) hours per day for six (8) weeks or two (2) hours per
day for fifteen (15) weeks, Monday to Friday.
CERTIFICATION:
At course completion, you will be awarded an IAT certificate of competence or participation
depending on your performance and be able to successfully sit the A+ certification exams
USP COURSE COVERAGE
Your success is our responsibility 2
Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
USP- HARDWARE
SESSION OBJECTIVES
SESSION 1
INTRODUCTION TO PC HARDWARE
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Identify the parts of a PC
Identify the functions of a PC and its peripherals
Describe the different types of computers
SESSION 2
MOTHERBOARDS
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Identify and describe the major components of a motherboard
Appreciate the main forms of motherboard design
SESSION 3
BUS ARCHITECTURE
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the different of PC bus types.
Describe the features and benefits of each of the PC bus types and compare their performance.
SESSION 4
PORTS, CABLING AND CONNECTORS
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the common ports found on a PC and connectors used with them
Troubleshoot common/cable connector problems.
SESSION 5
PROCESSORS
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the characteristics of various Intel processor types and other processors
Explain factors that affect the performance of a processor
State the benefits of cache memory
Explain the meaning of multi-tasking and multi-processing
Describe how to carry out processor upgrades
Troubleshoot processor related problems
SESSION 6
PC MEMORY
By the end of this session you will be able to:
List and describe the types of PC memory
State the properties and functions of each type of memory
Describe memory package types
Explain factors to consider when upgrading memory
Troubleshoot memory errors
USP COURSE COVERAGE
Your success is our responsibility 3
Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
SESSION 7
STORAGE MEDIA
By the end of this session you will be able to:
State the characteristics of floppy disk drives, tape drives, hard disk drives and CD-ROMs.
Describe the architecture of the hard disk
Describe the architecture of the hard disk
Describe the steps involved in the hard disk access process.
Describe various filing systems.
SESSION 8
DISPLAY ADAPTERS & MONITORS AND
PORTABLE COMPUTERS & POWER MANAGEMENT
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the functions of a display adapter
Explain how video memory affects display properties
Explain monitor specifications
Troubleshoot basic monitor problems
Outline basic power management principles used with both portable and desktop systems.
SESSION 9
PRINTERS
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Describe the characteristics of different types of printers and how they work.
Explain the use of printer drivers and printer command languages
State the consumables required for different printer types e.g. ribbons, toners etc
Troubleshoot common printer problems.
SESSION 10
ELECTRICITY, POWER SUPPLIES AND PROTECTION
By the end of this session you will be able to:
List the various meters used in electrical measurements
Describe the power connectors used in a PC
State the current and voltage requirements of PC components
Describe the difference between AC and DC power supplies
SESSION 11
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & SYSTEM RESOURCES
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Determine PC configuration
Explain CMOS settings and troubleshoot related problems
State the nature of the resources required by hardware components
Use diagnostic utilities to determine the resources in use
Describe and state the benefits of Plug and Play devices
USP COURSE COVERAGE
Your success is our responsibility 4
Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
SESSION 12
NETWORKING
By the end of this session you will be able to:
List the components of a network
State the uses and benefits of a LAN
Describe different LAN topologies
Describe the importance of a network card
State the features of different network cabling types
Describe the different network protocols
SESSION 13
MODEMS
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Explain the principles of data communications using a modem
List different modem types
Explain the differences between asynchronous and synchronous transmission
Define modem speed
Describe loop back tests
Describe how to set up a modem
SESSION 14
WORKSHOP PRACTICES & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Identify the tools required to perform basic PC maintenance
Correctly use equipment to prevent damage from static electricity
Identify mains wiring codes
Discuss health and safety issues in relation to disposal of computer consumables
Explain about the importance of electrical safety
List electrical units of measurement
SESSION 15
PC MAINTENANCE
By the end of this session you will be able to:
Disassemble a PC
Identify PC system components
Correctly re-assemble the PC
Troubleshoot the boot process
Describe the practices used in cleaning and preventive maintenance
USP COURSE COVERAGE
Your success is our responsibility 5
Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
OPERATING SYSTEMS (SOFTWARE)
SESSION OBJECTIVES
MS-DOS
MS-DOS 6.2 ARCHITECTURE
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the MS-DOS 6.2 architecture.
Describe the MS-DOS boot process.
Use Clean Start and Interactive boot options.
List the various types of commands supported by MS-DOS.
Describe the MS-DOS installation process.
Explain the difference between partitioning and formatting.
MEMORY AND DISK MANAGEMENT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the properties and uses of conventional, extended, expanded and virtual memory.
Describe the types of memory used by MS-DOS based and Windows-based applications.
Describe the use of UNFORMAT and UNDELETE to recover information.
Describe the use of SCANDISK and CHKDSK to correct disk problems.
Describe defragmentation and how to defragment hard drives.
Define a virus and illustrate how a virus is spread.
State the various types of viruses and how to overcome them.
WINDOWS 98
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 98
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Features of Windows 98.
Preparing the PC for installation.
Pre-installation checks.
Setup, failure and recovery. methods.
Comparing Windows 9x versions.
Windows 98 setup files.
THE WINDOWS 98 BOOT PROCESS
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Understand the Windows 98 boot process.
Troubleshoot the Windows 98 boot process.
Create and use the Windows 98 startup disk.
WINDOWS 98 STRUCTURE
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the features and functions of the Windows 98 core files.
Understand the structure of the Windows 98 registry and how to use SYSEDIT to maintain it.
Navigate through Windows 98.
WINDOWS 98 FILE AND DISK MANAGEMENT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the Windows 98 environment.
Customize your Windows 98 environment.
Describe the file systems supported by Windows 98 e.g. FAT32.
Use Windows 98 disk utilities to optimize hard disk performance.
Track resource usage with system monitor.
USP COURSE COVERAGE
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Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
RUNNING APPLICATIONS IN WINDOWS 98
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Recognize the types of applications that are supported by Windows 98.
Configure PIF settings for DOS applications.
Understand the difference between 16-bit and 32-bit Windows applications.
Use the Task Manager to troubleshoot applications.
Name the various system management utilities available with Windows 98.
NETWORKING THE OPERATING SYSTEM
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Install and configure the Windows 98 components to create a peer-to-peer network.
Network addresses.
Networking with Windows 9x.
Sharing resources.
Printer management.
Configuring Dial-up Networking
THE INTERNET
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the role of TCP/IP in Internet communications.
Describe various ways of connecting to the Internet.
Describe the role of DNS.
Describe the parts of a URL.
Describe services offered by Internet.
WINDOWS NT
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS NT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
State the main features of Windows NT.
Choose between Windows NT and Windows 9x in any given situation.
Define the system requirements for an NT installation.
Perform an NT installation on x86 based computers.
THE WINDOWS NT BOOT PROCESS
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Understand the boot sequence of a Windows NT machine.
Isolate the core files required for booting.
Control the boot process through Boot.ini.
Troubleshoot the boot process.
Understand the difference between the RISC and the Intel boot sequence.
CONFIGURING NT WORKSTATION
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Understand the structure of the Registry.
Be able to add and change Registry values and keys.
Understand how Windows NT uses the Registry to control the boot process.
Understand how to make system and environment changes through both the Registry and the Control Panel.
USER ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Create and delete user accounts.
Manage the properties of existing accounts.
Create and delete group accounts.
Create and manage an accounts policy.
Create and manage the security audit trail.
Create and manage a user rights policy.
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Course content, prices, and availability
are subject to change without notice.
WINDOWS NT FILE SYSTEMS
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Differentiate between FAT and NTFS file systems and state their advantages and disadvantages.
Understand disk striping and volume sets.
Manage disks and partitions using Disk Administrator.
MANAGING DISK RESOURCES
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Use the Windows NT Explorer to control disk resources.
Set local security for both files and directories (permissions).
Use the NTFS file compression tool to compress files and directories.
TROUBLESHOOTING WINDOWS NT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Identify the different error categories within Windows NT.
Use troubleshooting tools like Event Viewer to isolate hardware and software problems.
Repair a corrupt Windows NT installation by using the emergency repair process.
Boot a Windows NT system from a floppy disk.
WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS 2000
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the four versions of Windows 2000.
Recognize the main differences between workgroups and domains.
Identify the new features of Windows 2000.
WINDOWS 2000 SETUP
Specify hardware requirements for Windows 2000.
Create, delete and format disk partitions.
Join a workgroup or a domain.
Select the appropriate file system for a Windows 2000 installation.
Perform an installation of Windows 2000 Professional.
THE WINDOWS 2000 BOOT PROCESS
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Understand the function of each of the Windows 2000 boot files.
Troubleshoot boot problems.
ADMINISTERING WINDOWS 2000
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Create a customized Microsoft Management Console.
Configure Windows 2000 using the Control Panel.
Install and configure new hardware devices.
DISK AND STORAGE MANAGEMENT
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Create and manage Windows 2000 partitions and volumes.
Manage disk space by setting disk quotas.
Convert from FAT/FAT32 to NTFS file systems.
Compress files and folders.
Secure files and folders by encryption.
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MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Create and manage user accounts.
Create and manage local groups.
Use built-in groups to assign user rights.
WINDOWS 2000 SECURITY FEATURES
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
State the possible NTFS folder and file permissions.
Assign permissions to users and groups.
Understand how user and group permissions interact.
Describe other W2K security features like auditing, password policies and logon options.
WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP
By the end of this topic the participant will be able to:
Describe the features of Windows XP.
Identify the benefits and uses of Windows XP.
WINDOWS XP SETUP
Specify hardware requirements for Windows XP.
Perform an installation of Windows XP Professional.
Select the appropriate file system for a Windows XP installation.
Troubleshoot Windows XP.
MULTIBOOTING WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL
Identify the reasons for Multibooting.
Understand the disadvantages of Multibooting.
Key steps of Multibooting.
Dual booting Windows XP with other Operating Software.
USING THE WINDOWS XP INTERFACE
Using the Windows XP interface.
Switching users.
Working with windows explorer.
Managing files and folders.
MANAGING DISKS
By the