Botho University BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing

BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing

Mode of Study

CAMPUS LEARNING

The Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mobile Computing is targeted at those wishing to become Mobile Solution Specialists, Mobile Application Developers, Mobile Computing Analysts, Game Developers, Mobile Technicians, Mobile Security Experts, Mobile Phone Verification Managers and Mobile Applications Developers for Android, Blackberry, iPhone and Windows. Graduates of this programme can choose several career paths which include jobs in fields such as mobile edutainment, wireless applications and online banking.

Programme details: The programme consists of core (required) and elective modules as detailed below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student.

Core modules:

C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers 20
C5-MAT-11 Mathematics-1 20
D5-CS1-13 Communication and Study Skills 1 20
C5-CSA-11 Computer System Architecture 20
C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware 20
D5-CS2-13 Communication and Study Skills 2 20
C6-QMD-11 Querying and Managing Databases 40
C6-IPC-11 Introduction to Programming using C++ 20
C6-MDC-13 Mobile Communications 20
C6-MD1-11 Managing Business Desktops 1 20
C6-WCD-11 Web Content Development 20
C7-JAV-11: Programming Using Java 20
C7-MTE-13: Mobile Technologies 20
C7-MOS-13: Mobile Operating Systems 20

C7-WNM-13: Wireless Networks and Mobile System Architecture 20
C7-MDP-13: Mobile Device Programming 20
C7-DCO-13: Data Communications 20
C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice in Computing 60
C8-MID-13: Mobile Interaction Design 20
C8-PRO-11: Project 40
B8-ENT-13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship 20

Elective modules:

Select Two from the following:

C8-DIS-13: Distributed Systems 20
C8-WNS-13: Wireless Network Security 20
C8-MIA-13: Mobile Internet Applications and Services 20
C8-MEC-13 : Mobile Electronic Commerce 20

Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):

Year	Sem	Module	Credits
Year 1	Sem 1	C5-ICO-11 Introduction to Computers	20
		C5-MAT-11 Mathematics -1	20
		D5-CS1-11 Communication and Study Skills 1	20
	Sem 2	C5-CSA-11 Computer System Architecture	20
		C5-OSH-11 Operating Systems & Hardware	20
		D5-CS2-11 Communication and Study Skills 2	10
Year 2	Sem 3	C6-QMD-11 Querying and Managing Databases	40
	Sem 3	C6-IPC-11 Introduction to Programming using C++	20
	Sem 4	C6-MDC-13 : Mobile Communications	20
		C6-MD1-11 Managing Business Desktops 1	20
		C6-WCD-11 Web Content Development	20
Year 3	Sem 5	C7-JAV-11 Programming using Java	20
		C7-MTE-13: Mobile Technologies	20
		C7-MOS-13: Mobile Operating Systems	20
	Sem 6	C7-WNM-13: Wireless Networks and Mobile System Architecture	20
		C7-MDP-13: Mobile Device Programming	20
		C7-DCO-13: Data Communications	20
Year 4	Sem 7	C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice	60
	Sem 8	C8-MID-13: Mobile Interaction Design	20
		Elective – (Select two module form below)
		C8-DIS-13: Distributed Systems	20
		C8-WNS-13: Wireless Network Security	20
		C8-MIA-13: Mobile Internet Applications and Services	20
		C8-MEC-13 : Mobile Electronic Commerce	20
Year 5	Sem 9	C8-PRO-11: Project	40
Year 5	Sem 9	B8-ENT-11: Essentials of Entrepreneurship	20

Admissions Criteria

1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.