DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
The Center for Information and Communication Technology (CICT), Eastern University, conducts various courses in Computer Science including Information Technology (IT) to all faculties of the University. A wide range of software are available in the Centre to fulfil the requirements of all fields of studies. Now the campus-wide computer network system is in operation in the university and Internet and Intranet facilities are made available to students in all faculties and staff in all Departments/ Divisions/ Units/ Centres of the University. This diploma course aims to train students to become competent users in the IT field. It introduces students to a foundational understanding of computer hardware, software, computer programming, database system, multimedia technologies, network technologies and mobile applications.
Minimum Entry Requirement
i. A minimum of three (03) passes from the G.C.E. (A/L) Examination in any stream,
OR
ii. Any other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Senate upon the recommendation of the Board of Studies
AND
iii. A pass grade in the prescribed selection test when applicable.
Course Contents
Semester 1 | |||
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Course Code | Course Title | No. of Credits | |
Theory | Practical | ||
DICT 1011 | Fundamentals of ICT | 1 | — |
DICT 1023 | Professional Office Applications | — | 3 |
DICT 1033 | Programming I | 1 | 2 |
DICT 1042 | Database Management Systems | 1 | 1 |
DICT 1052 | Multimedia & Graphics Design | — | 2 |
DICT 1062 | Professional Web Designing | — | 2 |
DICT 1071 | Computer Hardware & Fundamentals of Networking | 1 | — |
DICT 1081 | Software Engineering | 1 | — |
Semester 2 | |||
DICT 2012 | Content Management System | — | 2 |
DICT 2021 | Programming II | — | 1 |
DICT 2033 | Dynamic Web Application Development | 1 | 2 |
DICT 2042 | Professional Network Technologies | — | 2 |
DICT 2052 | Mobile Application Development | 1 | 1 |
DICT 2062 | Server Administration | — | 2 |
DICT 2113 | Project | 3 |
Programme Exit Level
SLQF L3
Medium
English
Number of Credits
30
Notional Hours
1500
Duration
1 Year
Classes
on weekends
Further Details
Contact No. - 065 2227025
Email - cedecinfo@esn.ac.lk