DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL, MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT The current academic programmes in the Department of Physical, Mathematical and Computer Sciences are listed below:

1. Computer Science
2. Industrial Mathematics
3. Information Technology
4. Physics with Electronics
5. Software Engineering

B.Sc Information Technology Philosophy, Aims and Objectives of the Degree Programme Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to produce Information Technology graduates who are well grounded in theory and practice on the analysis, design, implementation and management of Information Technology solutions and resources, and also recognize the impact of this technology on individuals, organisations and society at large. Aims and Objectives of the Degree Programme

The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Programme are to:

1. provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of Information Technology knowledge and practical skills;
2. equip students with the necessary professional skills to practice as successful IT professionals and compete effectively in a world of rapid technological change;
3. develop in students a range of transferable skills of Information Technology in all aspects of human endeavour;
4. develop students for the purpose of self-employment and job placement in the government and industries serving the needs of the local and global community; and
5. develop skills for career development and life-long learning.
6. Basic Admission Requirements and Expected Duration of the Programmes

Candidates can be admitted into the Information Technology degree programme by one of the following ways:

1. The Indirect/Preliminary Mode (4 years Degree Programme)
2. Direct Entry

4 Year Degree Programme

In addition to appropriate UTME-Score, a candidate must possess five Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC)-credits passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and any other relevant Science subjects in not more than two sittings. 3 Year Degree Programme: Direct Entry

A minimum of a credit at the University/National Diploma or NCE with other five Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) credit passes in relevant Science subjects three of which must be in English Language, Mathematics, Physics. Minimum duration

The minimum duration of the Information Technology degree programme is four academic sessions for UTME. However, it is three academic sessions for candidates admitted to the 200 Level.