BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INFORMATION SCIENCES
Introduction
The BSc Information Sciences programme is a broad-based course which recognizes that the information professions of today are drawing closer together. The techniques and tools of information provision and Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are becoming common ground between librarians, information technologists, records managers, archivists, and publishers.
Objectives of the Programme
The specific objectives of the course are to:
i) introduce students to current thought and practice in information management;
ii) provide basic professional education and training in a broad range of information disciplines so as to develop persons who are capable of operating in a variety of working contexts;
iii) equip students with necessary knowledge and skills to respond intelligently to problems of information collection, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination;
iv) acquaint students with the principles of management of information systems and services;
v) equip students with information and communication technology knowledge and skills in order to enhance self learning and development of critical literacy skills.
Learning Outcomes of the Programme
On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to:
i) Demonstrate confidence and skill in application and management of Information technology and systems in array of areas;
ii) Execute all work activities related to both print and electronic media;
iii) Exemplify proficiency in collection, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination of both print and electronic information resources and services;
iv) Manage records, archives and their related services;
v) Maintain efficiency and ethics in the management and provision of information services.
Design of the Programme
In the first year of study, students are introduced to the information sciences, whilst taking university common courses and programmes in science subjects or in the social sciences/humanities. In the second and third years, all students study a common core of subjects related to: Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Resources Management, Management of Information Systems and Services, and Information Storage and Retrieval.
Final year students take specialist studies in any of the following areas: Information Technology, Records Management, Library and Information Studies, and Publishing and Media Studies. Students also spend eight weeks on practical attachment and carry out a substantial piece of research, related to their area of specialization.
Programme Structure:
First Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| First Semester | ||
| INS 101 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| INS 102 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| INS 103 | Introduction to Information Sciences | 3 |
| INS 104 | Information Literacy | 3 |
| INS 105 | Introduction to Publishing | 3 |
| INS 106 | Introduction to Communication and Mass Media | 3 |
| INS 107 | Records Management I | 3 |
| INS 108 | ICTs in Records and Archives Management I | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| INF 111 | E-Business | 3 |
| INF 130 | Structured Programming | 3 |
| INS 110 | Organization of Knowledge | 3 |
| INS 111 | Human Communication | 3 |
| INS 112 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| INS 113 | Introduction to Print Production | 3 |
| INS 114 | Archives Management I | 3 |
| INS 115 | Preservation of Information Materials I | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
Second Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| First Semester | ||
| INS 201 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| INS 202 | Operating Systems Theory | 3 |
| INS 203 | Sectoral Services Systems and Services | 3 |
| INS 204 | Classification I | 3 |
| INS 205 | Digital Print Production | 3 |
| INS 206 | The Book Trade I | 3 |
| INS 207 | Office Records Management 1 | 3 |
| INS 208 | Knowledge Management | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
| INS 210 | Data Communication | 3 |
| INS 211 | Database Construction and Management | 3 |
| INS 212 | Principles and Practices of Management | 3 |
| INS 213 | Cataloguing 1 | 3 |
| INS 214 | Repackaging of Information | 3 |
| INS 215 | Principles and Practices of Marketing Communication | 3 |
| INS 216 | Records Centre Management | 3 |
| INS 217 | Professional Organizations in Information Sciences | 3 |
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Total
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24 | |
Third Year
| First Semester | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| Common Courses | ||
| INS 301 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
| INS 302 | Research Methods | 3 |
| INS 303 | Radio and Television Communication | 3 |
| INS 304 | Preservation of Information Materials II | 3 |
| I.T Specialization | ||
| INS 320 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| INS 321 | Object-Oriented Technology | 3 |
| INS 323 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| INS 322 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| L.I.S Specialication | ||
| INS 322 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| INS 330 | Subject Indexing | 3 |
| INS 331 | Marketing of Information Services | 3 |
| INS 332 | Open Access and Institutional Repositories | 3 |
| R.A.M Specialization | ||
| INS 322 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
| INS 350 | ICTs in Records and Archives Management II | 3 |
| INS 351 | Information Security in Records and Archives Management | 3 |
| INS 352 | Marketing of Records and Archives Services | 3 |
| P.M.S Specialization | ||
| INS 340 | Writing for the Mass Media | 3 |
| INS 341 | Newspaper and Magazine Publishing | 3 |
| INS 342 | Design and Production in Publishing | 3 |
| INS 343 | Online Journalism | 3 |
| Total | 24 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Common Courses | ||
| INS 305 | Quantitative Techniques for Information Scientists | 3 |
| INS 306 | Information, Gender and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| INS 307 | Electronic Publishing | 3 |
| INS 308 | Disaster and Risk Management in Information Centres | 3 |
| I.T Specialization | ||
| INF 350 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
| INS 324 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| INS 325 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| INS 326 | Information Security and Systems Audit | 3 |
| L.I.S Specialization | ||
| INS 333 | Information Needs and Analysis and User Studies | 3 |
| INS 334 | Collection Management | 3 |
| INS 335 | Strategic Management in Information Environment | 3 |
| INS 336 | Information Searching and Retrieval 1 | 3 |
| P.M.S Specialization | ||
| INS 344 | Scholarly Journal Publishing | 3 |
| INS 345 | The Book Trade II | 3 |
| INS 346 | Principles and Practices of Photography | 3 |
| INS 347 | Marketing, Sales and Distribution in Publishing | 3 |
| R.A.M Specialization | ||
| INS 353 | Health Records Management | 3 |
| INS 354 | Management of Audio Visual Archives | 3 |
| INS 355 | Digital Preservation | 3 |
| INS 356 | Management of Electronic Records | 3 |
Fourth Year
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| Commom Courses | ||
| INS 407 | Research Project | 6 |
| INF 410 | Project Management | 3 |
| INS 401 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Information | 3 |
| INS 402 | New Media | 3 |
| INS 403 | Leadership and Management in Information Sciences | 3 |
| I.T Specialization | ||
| INF 371 | Law, Ethics and Professional Practice in Informatics | 3 |
| INF 460 | Network Design and Administration | 3 |
| L.I.S Specialization | ||
| INS 430 | Classification II | 3 |
| INS 431 | Digital Library Management | 3 |
| R.A.M Specialization | ||
| INS 450 | Records Management II | 3 |
| INS 451 | Archives Management II | 3 |
| P.M.S Specialization | ||
| INS 440 | Editorial Title Management | 3 |
| INS 441 | Advertising in the Media | 3 |
|
Total
|
24 | |
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
| Commom Courses | ||
| INS 410 | Practical Attachment | 6 |
| INF 411 | Management of Information and Communication Technology | 3 |
| INS 404 | Infopreneurship | 3 |
| INS 405 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| INS 406 | Freedom of Information and Governance | 3 |
| I.T Specialization | ||
| INF 444 | Data Mining and Advanced Databases | 3 |
| INF 461 | Distributed Systems | 3 |
| L.I.S Specialization | ||
| INS 432 | Information Searching and Retrieval II | 3 |
| INS 433 | Cataloguing II | 3 |
| R.A.M Specialization | ||
| INS 452 | Quality Assurance in Records and Archives Management | 3 |
| INS 453 | Managing Business Records | 3 |
| P.M.S Specialization | ||
| INS 442 | Multimedia and Hypermedia | 3 |
| MES 410 | Legal and Ethical Issues in the Media | 3 |
|
Total
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24 | |