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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
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

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