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.

55 courses across 4 levels, totalling 115 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.

100 Level

17 courses 34 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST121`	Character in Leadership I	1	1	Core GST
`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
`MTH101`	Elementary Mathematics I Elementary set theory, subsets, union, intersection, complements and venn diagrams. Real numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers…	2	1	Core
`PHY101`	General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. …	2	1	Core
`PHY107`	Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	1	Core
`STA111`	Descriptive Statistics Statistical data. Types, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of data. Tables chart and graph. Errors and approximations. Freque…	3	1	Core
`COS101`	Introduction to Computing Sciences	3	1	Core
`CUL-CYB171`	Cyber hygiene	2	1	Core
`GST112`	Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course.	2	2	Core GST
`MTH102`	Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio…	2	2	Core
`PHY102`	General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field…	2	2	Core
`PHY108`	General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex…	1	2	Core
`COS102`	Problem solving CTC 102	3	2	Core
`CUL-CSC172`	Data mining and warehousing	3	2	Core
`CUL-CSC176`	Introduction to web design	2	2	Core
`CUL-CSC178`	Basic electronics	2	2	Core
`CULGST104`	Tech Plus I	1	2	Core GST

200 Level

18 courses 38 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST203`	Tech Plus II	1	1	Core GST
`CULGST221`	Character in Leadership II	1	1	Core GST
`ENT211`	Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na…	2	1	Core GST
`MTH201`	Linear Algebra Real-valued functions of a real variable. Review of differentiation and integration and their applications. Mean value theorem. Taylor seri…	2	1	Core
`COS201`	Computer programming i	3	1	Core
`CSC203`	Discrete Structures Logic, sets, relations, functions, recursion, combinatorics, graph theory, Boolean algebra. The mathematical foundation of computer science.	2	1	Core
`IFT211`	Digital logic design	2	1	Core
`SEN201`	Introduction to software engineering	2	1	Core
`INS207`	Introduction to Information System	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC279`	Computer techniques against cultism	2	1	Core
`CUL-CSC283`	Management information systems	3	1	Core
`CULGST204`	Introduction to French	2	2	Core GST
`GST212`	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	2	Core GST
`MTH202`	Mathematical methods II Derivation of differential equations from primitive geometry, physics etc. Order and degree of differential equation. Techniques for solvin…	2	2	Core
`COS202`	Computer Programming II	3	2	Core
`IFT212`	Computer Architecture and Organization	2	2	Core
`CULCSC282`	Field and Presentations Skill	2	2	Core
`CSC298`	SIWES I	3	2	Core

300 Level

12 courses 26 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST311`	Tech Pro Elevate I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST321`	Character in Leadership III	1	1	Core GST
`CSC301`	Algorithms Algorithm design strategies (divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy, backtracking). Sorting, searching, graph algorithms. Asymptot…	3	1	Core
`CSC309`	Artificial Intelligence	2	1	Core
`ICT305`	Data Communication System & Networking	3	1	Core
`CULCYB371`	Data Mining and Warehousing Security	2	1	Core
`GST312`	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	2	Core GST
`ENT312`	Venture Creation	2	2	Core GST
`CSC308`	Operating Systems	3	2	Core
`CSC322`	Computer Science Innovation and New Technologies	2	2	Core
`DTS304`	Data Management I	3	2	Core
`CSC398`	SIWES II	3	2	Core

400 Level

8 courses 17 credits

Code	Course	Cr.	Sem	Type
`CULGST407`	Works Pro Experience I	0	1	Core GST
`CULGST411`	Character in Leadership IV	2	1	Core GST
`COS409`	Research methodology and technical report writing	3	1	Core
`CSC401`	Distributed Systems Distributed system architectures, consistency models, fault tolerance, MapReduce and stream processing, microservices, container orchestrat…	2	1	Core
`CSC497`	Final Year Project I	3	1	Core
`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.	2	2	Core
`CSC498`	Final Year Project II	3	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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