BS in Information Science Curriculum
| Course (Department, Number, Title)
All courses in the program listed by term starting with the first term of the first year and ending with the last term of the final year. |
Indicating whether the course is Required, Elective, or a Selected Elective by an R, an E, or an SE.1 | Subject Area (Credit Hours) | ||||
| Math & Basic Sciences | Computing topics:
Check if Contains Significant Design (√) |
Other | ||||
| YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| FLEN 1011 | Communicative English Language Skills I | R | 5 | |||
| PHYS 1011 | General Physics | R | 5 | |||
| PSCH 1011 | General Psychology | R | 5 | |||
| MATH 1011 | Basic Mathematics for Natural Sciences | R | 5 | |||
| LOCT 1011 | Critical Thinking | R | 5 | |||
| SPSC 1011 | Physical Fitness and Conditioning | R | P/F | |||
| GEES 1011 | Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 1, SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| FLEN 1012 | Communicative English Language Skills II | R | 5 | |||
| ANTH 1012 | Social Anthropology | R | 4 | |||
| MATH 1041 | Applied Mathematics I | R | 5 | |||
| MGMT 1012 | Entrepreneurship | R | 5 | |||
| EMTE 1012 | Introduction to Emerging Technologies | R | 5 | |||
| MCIE 1012 | Moral and Civic Education | R | 4 | |||
| ECEG 2052 | Computer Programming | R | 5 | |||
| HIST 1012 | History of Ethiopia and the Horn | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 2, SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| INSC 2111 | Introduction to Information Science | R | 6 | |||
| SNIE 1012 | Inclusiveness | R | 3 | |||
| GLTR 1012 | Global Trends | R | 3 | |||
| INSC 2113 | Information and Digital Literacy | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2115 | Fundamentals of Database | R | 5 | |||
| STAT 2814 | Introduction to Statistics | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2221 | Fundamental of Programming I | R | 5 | |||
| TCBTP 2003 | Demographic Survey and Problem Identification | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 2, SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| INSC 2222 | Fundamental of Programming II | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2223 | Advanced Database | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2112 | Fundamentals of Data Science | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2524 | Data Communication and Networking | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2826 | System Analysis and Design | R | 5 | (✔) | ||
| INSC 3415 | Collection Development and Management | R | 4 | |||
| TCBTP 2004 | Appropriate Technology and Professional Ethics | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 3, SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| INSC 3223 | Visual Basic Programming | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 4913 | Information Storage and Retrieval System | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3713 | Internet Programming | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3414 | Knowledge Organization and Management | R | 7 | |||
| INSC 3516 | System Administration and Networking | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3625 | Digital Libraries | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 3, SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| INSC 3721 | Advanced Web Programming | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3222 | Data Structure and Algorithm | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3211 | Object Oriented Programming | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3624 | Automation of Library and Information Systems | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 2825 | Research Methods and Evaluation | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 3112 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | R | 5 | |||
| TCBTP 3006 | Action Plan and Implementation | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 4, SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| INSC 4712 | Student Research Project Phase I | R | 5 | (✔) | ||
| INSC 3826 | Scholarly Communication and Bibliometric | R | 4 | |||
| INSC 3327 | Information Sources and Services | R | 4 | |||
| INSC 4615 | Multimedia System | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 4914 | Data Mining and Data Warehousing | R | 6 | |||
| COIP 4203 | Industrial Practice | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 4426 | Management of Library and Information Center | R | 5 | |||
| YEAR 4, SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| INSC 4422 | Archives and Records Management | R | 5 | |||
| INSC 4721 | Student Research Project II | R | 5 | (✔) | ||
| INSC 2123 | Data Curation and Management | R | 3 | |||
| INSC 4323 | Information Policy and Security | R | 3 | |||
| INSC 4324 | Introduction to Health Informatics | R | 3 | |||
| INSC 4325 | Information Marketing | R | 3 | |||
| ECON 1011 | Economics | R | 5 | |||
| MOE 4254 | Exit Exam | R | P/F | |||
| TOTALS (in terms of ECTS) | 267 | 25 | 173 | (14 ✔) | 69 | |
| TOTALS (in terms of semester credit hours) | 158 | 15 | 102 | (8 ✔) | 41 | |
| Total must satisfy minimum credit hours | Minimum Semester Credit Hours | 6 Hours | 45 Hours | |||
BS in Information Science Course Description
INSC 2111—Introduction to Information Science (6). Introduces information science, covering history, philosophy, and methodologies. Topics include information systems, origination, classification, and key issues like bibliometrics, retrieval, and AI
SNIE 1012—Inclusiveness (3). Students will learn how to assess, understand and address the needs of persons with disabilities and provide relevant/extra support from experts to benefit all citizens equally.
INSC 2113—Information and Digital Literacy (5). Explores information and digital literacy in organizations, covering systematic instructional design, needs assessment, varied teaching methods, and evaluating learning and programs for effective information use.
INSC 2115—Fundamentals of Database (5). Overview of database theory and practical applications, concepts, architecture (internal, conceptual, external), data models (hierarchical, network, relational), design principles, ER-model, normalization, SQL, & QBE basics
INSC 2221—Fundamental of Programming I (5). Focuses on methodology, emphasizing software engineering principles. Students develop skills in problem analysis, design, and implementation using contemporary methods, inheritance, polymorphism
INSC 2222—Fundamental of Programming II (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2221. Covers C++ essentials: File management, recursion, function overloading, linking files, STL usage, data structures, bitwise operators, exceptions, templates, OOP fundamentals, inheritance, polymorphism.
INSC 2223—Advanced Database (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2115. Covers advanced aspects of DBMS, including relational and object-oriented databases, query processing, distributed systems and security. It emphasizes their significance in various fields.
INSC 2112—Fundamentals of Data Science (5). Covers challenges of utilizing abundant data and introduces Data Science tasks. It aims to equip students with skills in data analysis, modeling, visualization, and communication.
INSC 2524—Data Communication and Networking (5). Covers Computer Networks, OSI and TCP/IP models, Internet, protocols, signals, transmission media, encoding, switching, error control, network topologies, LANs, WANs, addressing, and security.
INSC 2826—System Analysis and Design (5). Covers information systems development phases, emphasizing initiation, analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance. It balances theory and application, emphasizing modeling concepts and practical project
INSC 3415—Collection Development and Management (4). Covers principles and processes for creating and managing Information center collections, prioritizing identification, evaluation, selection, acquisition, and preservation. Includes diverse patron needs and legal consideration
INSC 3223—Visual Basic Programming (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2221, INSC 2222. Covers essential programming skills for Windows app development using Visual C#. Include Visual program structure, syntax, implementation, hands-on application building with .NET Framework.
INSC 4913—Information Storage and Retrieval System (5). Explores both traditional and recent advancements in information retrieval, covering text processing, indexing, querying, organization, and classification. Topics include efficient indexing, retrieval models, and evaluation
INSC 3713—Internet Programming (5). Covers internet and WWW, client-server architecture, protocols, static and dynamic pages, client-side scripting, and markup languages. Introduce students to website creation concepts and maintain websites.
INSC 3414—Knowledge Organization and Management (7). Covers subject analysis, classification, and control of information resources. It includes Dewey decimal and LCC systems, subject headings, catalog organization, and principles of information indexing.
INSC 3516—System Administration and Networking (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2524. Covers HP-UX 11i, HP’s UNIX OS, covering advanced system administration on a standalone server. Prepares students for HP-UX System Administrator roles in diverse environments
INSC 3625—Digital Libraries (5). Involves creating, promoting, and selling digital products to solve niche-specific problems. It’s a profitable business leveraging the digital shift, incorporating channels like SEO, social media.
INSC 3721—Advanced Web Programming (5). Prerequisites: INSC 3713. Covers the business logic service in multi-tier architecture, addressing gaps in web development. Emphasis is on server-side programming using Java or alternative languages for web-based applications.
INSC 3222—Data Structure and Algorithm (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2221, INSC 2222. Introduces the nature of data structures, different algorithms, searching techniques and other related topics.
INSC 3211—Object Oriented Programming (5). Prerequisites: INSC 2221, INSC 2222. Emphasizeson the methodology of programming from an object-oriented perspective and software engineering principles. It allows students to develop the ability to analyses programming
INSC 3624—Automation of Library and Information Systems (5). Explores the integration of technology in libraries, addressing information systems, key concepts, reasons for automation, components, requirements, and challenges in library automation.
INSC 2825—Research Methods and Evaluation (5). Overview of research principles, techniques, theories, and hypotheses. Covers experimental/non-experimental research, measurement, data collection, analysis, interpretation. Emphasizes quantitative methods, research processes
INSC 3112—Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (5). Prerequisites: INSC 3222.Covers AI knowledge through Python-based labs, covering methodologies, tools, and theoretical aspects. Students apply concepts in practical sessions, projects, and assignments to strengthen comprehension
INSC 4712—Student Research Project Phase I (5). Help Students identify problems, acquire skills, analysis, and project design. They develop projects, enhancing practical skills to solve technical issues and excel in the industry.
INSC 3826—Scholarly Communication and Bibliometric (4). Explores scholarly information production, dissemination, and evaluation, covering print and digital modes, formal and informal models. Emphasis on open access, peer review, and the information professional’s role.
INSC 3327—Information Sources and Services (4). Covers bibliographic information sources and services, emphasizing user needs and preferences. It integrates print and electronic resources, focusing on practical experience in reference services, information retrieval skill
INSC 4615—Multimedia System (5). Covers fundamental concepts and techniques of multimedia systems, addressing components, applications, media elements, digital signal processing, compression, and Optical Storage Media, offering a comprehensive understanding
INSC 4914—Data Mining and Data Warehousing (6). Covers data warehousing, data mining concepts, dimensional modeling, data warehouse architectures, OLAP, project planning, and knowledge discovery process for comprehensive understanding in these areas
INSC 4316—Industrial Practice (5). Students will go to various information centers, gaining experience for one-month and learnpractically under a professional supervisor’s guidance, who evaluates based on performance.
INSC 4426—Management of Library and Information Center (5). Covers comprehensive aspects of information practice, introducing theories, techniques in contemporary management science, preparing students for managerial roles in libraries through instruction, and critical reflections.
INSC 4422—Archives and Records Management (5). Provides overview of archival, records, and museum management, covering key questions about their importance, guiding principles, components, appraisal, arrangement, and the impact of information technologies
INSC 4821—Student Research Project II (5). Prerequisites: INSC 4712.
Students engage in Research Project phase II, contributing to problem-solving activities, system development, and documentation. Emphasis on originality and innovation in addressing community problems.
INSC 2123—Data Curation and Management (3). Covers data curation and management, emphasizing lifecycle activities like content creation, metadata design, database entry, access policies, and data reuse for scholarly and educational purposes
INSC 4323—Information Policy and Security (3). Covers information policy, security, cyberspace law, information services. Emphasizes critical thinking on policy issues in the evolving information environment. Addresses government and private sector roles.
INSC 4324—Introduction to Health Informatics (3). Introduces health informatics, emphasizing optimal data use for healthcare advancement. It covers evidence-based Medicine, technology applications, ethical issues, practical skills in managing health information systems
INSC 4325—Information Marketing (3). Involves creating, promoting, and selling digital products to solve niche-specific problems. It’s a profitable business leveraging the digital shift, incorporating channels like SEO, social media.