BSc Computer Science — Caleb University

Duration 4 years
Credits 120–180
Mode Full-time
Accreditation Fully accredited

I. About

About the programme.

A degree in the theory and practice of computing - algorithms, software, data, and systems - preparing graduates to build and reason about modern computing technology.

Department Department of Computer Science

Faculty College of Computing and Information System

Code BSc-CSC

II. Curriculum

Four levels, one journey.

79 courses across 4 levels, totalling 190 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

100 Level

15 courses 32 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`GST111`	Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all…	2	1	Core GST
`CSC101`	Intro to Computer Science I History of computing, computer organisation, hardware and software components, data representation, problem-solving and algorithmic thinkin…	3	1	Core
`MTH101`	Elementary Mathematics I Sets, relations, functions; sequences, series; complex numbers; matrices and determinants; trigonometry. Required mathematics foundation fo…	2	1	Core GST
`PHY101`	General Physics I Mechanics, thermal physics, oscillations and waves. Provides the physical-science foundation underpinning computer hardware and signal proc…	2	1	Core
`STA111`	Descriptive Statistics Data collection, presentation, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions. The statistics foundation needed for…	3	1	Core
`COS101`	Introduction to Computing Sciences	3	1	Core
`CUL-CYB171`	Cyber hygiene	2	1	Core
`PHY107`	Practical physics i	1	1	Core
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`CSC102`	Intro to Computer Science II Introduction to programming using Python: variables, control flow, functions, lists and dictionaries, file I/O, simple object-oriented thin…	3	2	Core
`MTH102`	Elementary Mathematics II Limits, continuity, differentiation; integration of standard functions; applications in computing problems.	2	2	Core GST
`GST104`	Computer Certification	1	2	Core GST
`COS102`	Problem solving CTC 102	3	2	Core
`PHY102`	General physics ii	2	2	Core
`PHY108`	General physics practical ii	1	2	Core

200 Level

22 courses 52 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CSC201`	Computer Programming I Object-oriented programming using Java or C++. Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, interfaces, exception handling. Builds on the p…	3	1	Core
`CSC202`	Data Structures Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, hash tables, graphs. Big-O analysis. Implementing data structures from scratch and using stand…	3	1	Core
`MTH201`	Linear Algebra Vector spaces, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformations. The math underlying graphics, machine learning, and data sci…	3	1	Core GST
`GST211`	History & Philosophy of Science Scientific method, history of major discoveries, ethics of science and technology. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	1	Core GST
`CSC203`	Discrete Structures Logic, sets, relations, functions, recursion, combinatorics, graph theory, Boolean algebra. The mathematical foundation of computer science.	2	1	Core
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`COS201`	Computer programming i	3	1	Core
`CUL-CSC279`	Computer techniques against cultism	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC283`	Management information systems	3	1	Core
`IFT211`	Digital logic design	2	1	Core
`INS201`	Introduction to Information System	2	1	Core
`SEN201`	Introduction to software engineering	2	1	Core
`CSC204`	Computer Architecture Digital logic, CPU design, memory hierarchy, instruction sets, assembly language, I/O systems, performance. Bridges hardware and software p…	3	2	Core
`CSC205`	Operating Systems Processes and threads, scheduling, memory management, file systems, concurrency, deadlocks, virtualisation. Theory plus practical Linux exa…	3	2	Core
`COS202`	Computer Programming II	3	2	Core
`CSC298`	SIWES I	3	2	Core
`CTC208`	Tech Plus III	0	2	Core
`CULCSC282`	Field and Presentation Skills	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC284`	Computer Repairs and Maintenance	3	2	Core
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`IFT212`	Computer Architecture and Organization	2	2	Core
`MTH202`	Mathematical methods II	2	2	Core

300 Level

20 courses 54 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CSC301`	Algorithms Algorithm design strategies (divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy, backtracking). Sorting, searching, graph algorithms. Asymptot…	3	1	Core
`CSC302`	Database Systems Relational model, ER diagrams, normalisation, SQL (DDL, DML, joins, subqueries), transactions and concurrency, indexing. Hands-on with MySQ…	3	1	Core
`CSC303`	Software Engineering Software process models (waterfall, agile, iterative), requirements engineering, UML, design patterns, testing strategies, version control …	3	1	Core
`CSC304`	Computer Networks OSI and TCP/IP models, routing, transport-layer protocols, application protocols (HTTP, DNS, SMTP), wireless and mobile, basic network prog…	3	1	Core
`CSC309`	Artificial Intelligence	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC307`	Linux System Administration	3	1	Core
`CUL-CSC333`	Database Systems Design, Implementation and Mgt	2	1	Core
`CULCYB371`	Data Mining and Warehousing Security	2	1	Core
`ICT305`	Data Communication System & Network	3	1	Core
`CSC305`	Web Application Development Front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks), back-end (Node.js or PHP), REST APIs, authentication, deployment. Builds a full-stack…	3	2	Core
`CSC306`	Artificial Intelligence Search, knowledge representation, machine learning fundamentals (supervised, unsupervised), neural networks intro, natural language process…	3	2	Core
`CSC307`	Cybersecurity Fundamentals Threat models, cryptography basics, network security, web security, social engineering, security governance. NUC-aligned cybersecurity cont…	3	2	Core
`SIW301`	SIWES — Industrial Training Six-month industrial placement at a recognised IT employer or partner. For distance-mode students, Caleb University arranges placements tha…	6	2	Core
`CSC308`	Operating Systems	3	2	Core
`CSC322`	Computer Science Innovation and New Technologies	2	2	Core
`CSC398`	SIWES II	3	2	Core
`CTC304`	IT Tech Pro Elevate II	0	2	Core
`DTS304`	Data Management I	3	2	Core
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST

400 Level

22 courses 52 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CSC401`	Distributed Systems Distributed system architectures, consistency models, fault tolerance, MapReduce and stream processing, microservices, container orchestrat…	2	1	Core
`CSC403`	Professional Practice & Ethics Code of conduct, intellectual property, privacy, AI ethics, accessibility, professional bodies (CPN, BCS, ACM). Case studies in computing e…	2	1	Core
`CSC499A`	Final Year Project I Project proposal, literature review, scope definition, methodology. Students work under a supervisor and complete the planning phase of the…	3	1	Core
`COS409`	Research methodology and technical report writing	3	1	Core
`CSC497`	Final Year Project I	3	1	Core
`CUL-CSC471`	Theory of Automata	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC475`	Microcomputers and Embedded Systems	2	1	Elective
`CUL-CSC477`	Theory of Computing	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC479`	Applied Discrete Structures	2	1	Elective
`INS401`	Project Management	2	1	Core
`CSC402`	Mobile Application Development Cross-platform mobile development (Flutter or React Native), platform APIs, offline-first design, mobile UX patterns, app-store deployment.	3	2	Core
`CSC404`	Compilers Lexical analysis, parsing, semantic analysis, intermediate code, optimisation, code generation. Builds a working compiler for a small langu…	3	2	Core
`CSC405`	Data Science & Big Data ELECTIVE. Data wrangling, exploratory analysis, statistical modelling, machine-learning pipelines, big-data frameworks (Spark, Hadoop). Pra…	3	2	Elective
`CSC406`	Information Security ELECTIVE. Symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, public-key infrastructure, secure protocols, ethical hacking, secure software development …	3	2	Elective
`CSC499B`	Final Year Project II Implementation, evaluation, write-up, viva. The execution and defence phase of the capstone project, building on CSC499A. Final deliverable…	4	2	Core
`CSC498`	Final Year Project II	3	2	Core
`CTC408`	Work Pro Experience II	0	2	Core
`CUL-CSC408`	Human Computer Interaction and Emerging Technologies	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC410`	Computer Applications	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC412`	Modelling and Simulation	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC472`	Machine Learning Methods and Models	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC480`	Introduction to Bioinformatics	2	2	Core

Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.

III. Learning outcomes

What you'll be able to do.

Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.

Design and build software systems. Produce working applications across web, mobile, and distributed contexts using current industry tools and frameworks.
Reason about algorithms and data. Analyse algorithmic complexity, choose appropriate data structures, and design efficient solutions to non-trivial computing problems.
Work with data. Design relational schemas, write complex SQL, and apply statistical and machine-learning methods to real datasets.
Build secure systems. Identify common attack vectors, apply cryptographic primitives correctly, and conduct basic security risk assessments.
Collaborate professionally. Apply software-engineering processes, work with version control, communicate technical decisions clearly, and operate within a team.
Engage critically with technology. Reason about the ethical, social, and accessibility dimensions of computing artefacts and decisions.

IV. Admission

How to get in.

There is more than one route to study with us. Pick the one that matches your background.

O'level entry (4-year route)

Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), GCE Ordinary Level, or NECO Certificate with credit grades in five (5) subjects including Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, and other relevant subjects — at not more than two sittings.

Direct Entry (3-year route)

Admission into 200 level via any of: GCE A-level passes (≥2) in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics; ND with at least lower credit in Computer Science / Engineering / Physics / Mathematics; NCE credit in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics; JUPEB; HND with at least lower credit in Computer Science; or B.Sc./B.Tech. with at least Third Class in a related field.

V. Graduation

What it takes to graduate.

Minimum credit-unit requirements vary by entry mode.

136 units minimum

4-year programme (O'level entry)

Pass all compulsory courses and university-required courses, totalling at least 136 units across four academic sessions.

100 units minimum

4-year programme (Direct Entry)

For students admitted directly into 200 level: pass at least 100 units including all compulsory courses and university-required courses.

74 units minimum

3-year programme (Direct Entry)

For students admitted directly into 300 level: pass at least 74 units including all compulsory courses and university-required courses.

VI. Assessment

How you'll be assessed.

Continuous + summative

Each course carries continuous assessment (30–40%) made up of regular Tutor-Marked Assignments and Computer-Marked Assignments, plus a summative end-of-semester examination (60–70%). Examinations are taken on campus during the residency period; most are computer-based.

External examiners

In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other Nigerian universities review examination questions, moderate marks, and assess degree projects — a long-standing safeguard of academic standards.

CCMAS compliance

The programme follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards. The degree you earn is recognisably the same B.Sc. Computer Science earned at any other Nigerian university — portable for postgraduate study and employment locally and internationally.

VII. Faculty

Who you'll learn from.

MA

Prof. Moses Aregbesola

Head of Department · Programme Coordinator, B.Sc. Computer Science

Software Engineering

PO

Dr. Peters Oduroye

Senior Lecturer

Information Science

RO

Dr. Rasheed Ojo

Lecturer II

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