About us

The Computer Science department is an academic department within the School of Science and Technology at Federal Polytechnic Ayede. Led by the pioneer Acting Head of Department, [Insert Name], the department is dedicated to providing quality education and research in the field of computer science.

Currently, the department comprises [Number] full-time academic staff and [Number] non-academic staff members. Upholding firm discipline and integrity, the department emphasizes professional conduct in line with the ethical code of the institution. Students are expected to dress corporately and maintain professionalism both inside and outside the classroom, while adhering to the rules and regulations of the polytechnic.

Program: National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science

Goal and Objectives

Goal: The National Diploma programme is designed to produce diplomates capable of applying computers in various areas of computing.

Objectives: Diplomates of this programme should be able to:

• Operate computer systems
• Use various computer packages
• Maintain hardware and solve simple hardware problems
• Use various programming languages including Visual BASIC, JAVA, C Programming, Unified Modelling Language (UML), and Hyper Text Mark-up Language
• Use the internet and set up networks
• Set up and manage an enterprise

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the National Diploma in Computer Science program include:

• Five credit level passes in GCE “O” level, Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE), NECO, and NABTEB at not more than two sittings.
• The five subjects must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, and two other subjects chosen from Economics, Geography, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, or other relevant subjects.

A pass in Physics is compulsory for Computer Science.

Program Duration & Structure

The ND in Computer Science full-time program spans a period of four (4) semesters of classroom, laboratory, and workshop activities in the Polytechnic, along with a period (3-4 months) of Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). Each semester consists of:

• 15 contact weeks of teaching, including recitation, practical exercises, quizzes, tests, etc.
• 2 weeks for examinations and registration.

Thank you,
Warm Regards,
Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) T.M. Adepoju
Ag. HOD, Computer Engineering Technology Department