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Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by mrvitalis(m): 10:54am On Jan 13 |
parkervero:What is written in the departmental building tell me You think the word technology was put there for fancy? 3 Likes |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Advancedman(m): 10:58am On Jan 13 |
ThinkSmarter: Not future but what ought to be even before now. Our course are too complex. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by nigg(m): 10:59am On Jan 13 |
He was right with what he stated earlier. They study engineering technology at the polytechnics while engineering is studied at the university. Both have different approaches in terms of teaching and research. parkervero: 1 Like |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Miyachi: 11:00am On Jan 13 |
RepoMan007:That is because they don't understand what Computer Science is. Computer Science is large a highly theoretical that has little to do with computers. It is the study of computation. Polytechnics really have no business offering computer science as they lay an emphasis on applied and technical education. You'll notice that even networking under a B.Sc Computer Science course deals mainly with understanding the TCP/IP model, protocols and how information is encoded and sent in bytes - you don't need to know all these to connect a computer to a network. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Athemisia: 11:00am On Jan 13 |
ImoleNaija:Rather than scrap, it should be reform. Just like this. Polytechnic students should be subjected to strictly practicals and field work instead theories while sitting in class. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Athemisia: 11:02am On Jan 13 |
Miyachi:Some of these courses have outlived their purpose. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by parkervero(m): 11:05am On Jan 13 |
nigg: I am more particular about the content. I have witnessed a federal Poly and state university engineering lectures and I can tell you that Poly lectures are more engaging and challenging at the time while university lectures are always on theories lots don't even do research universities claim they do. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Invest4growth: 11:07am On Jan 13 |
Will the universities also stop admitting students for bsc computer science? How does the play out..or the universitirs will now admit on bachelors computer engineering. Hope this will not play out like the stoppage of the study of history in secondary schools and later brought back |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by ITbomb(m): 11:08am On Jan 13 |
Wey dem go see AI lecturer? 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Yestogood: 11:09am On Jan 13 |
Igboslayer: Exactly. I graduated in 1997. By then, the curriculum was already hopelessly outdated. It's a crying shame that we have largely held on to the same curriculum as has existed since colonial days. In order to execute any upgrade, however, it should be noted that professors and PhD holders in most universities are not equipped to teach the skills we are looking for. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by parkervero(m): 11:11am On Jan 13 |
Invest4growth: My concern is about the HND graduates in those new courses seeking admission into university. Will they be admitted to study computer science straight? 1 Like |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by parkervero(m): 11:13am On Jan 13 |
ITbomb: That is easy. The computer science lecturers can enrol in an AI course that will equip them. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Miyachi: 11:17am On Jan 13 |
Benkingg: That defeats the purpose of a polytechnic. I don't understand why people see polytechnics as inferior versions of universities. A polytechnic is meant to teach technical skills, it is not meant to be a dumping ground for people who couldn't make it into a university. If you choose to go to a polytechnic, it should mean that you feel more technically inclined not that you couldn't make the cut-off mark. Their core competencies are not the same. 1 Like |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by parkervero(m): 11:21am On Jan 13 |
Miyachi: But that is actually what it is. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by hotspec(m): 11:24am On Jan 13 |
RepoMan007:on what facts did you base your above opinions? |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by RepoMan007: 11:25am On Jan 13 |
hotspec:otimopo |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by barinedan(m): 11:28am On Jan 13 |
What will now be the fate of those who HND in computer science |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Miyachi: 11:29am On Jan 13 |
parkervero:No, Computer Science is as much about computers as Geography is about telescopes. Don't mind the name, many departments use Computing Science instead of Computer Science. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Originalsly: 11:32am On Jan 13 |
shreygautam: First off .... abeg .... bear in mind ... I have absolutely no knowledge in this field ... but have an opinion! I do agree that with the change in that the HND was turning out Jack of all trades but master of none." This new direction would produce more "masters" since one will now have the opportunity to specialize in a sector of his choice. But then I'm thinking he should have broad foundation as pointed out in the mention above and for the reasons given.... better understanding and more flexibility. Maybe a year or two or whatever for the "broad foundation " and the rest for specialization? Then on the change ... I was expecting to hear about the upgrading and modernization of the facilities and to have them fully equipped in each discipline to allow graduates to easily transition into the real world work force. Above all .... who would be the "shepherds"? ... the lecturers? Would they be up to date in their discipline to prepare graduates for the future? ... or will it be the "back to the future" ones that did not keep up with developments or were never masters in the discipline? These are my concerns as an outsider ..... insiders ... is any of this a concern to you? |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by justmondris: 11:34am On Jan 13 |
Good move but it will not change anything due to the poor quality of our education system |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Holluwhakemmy(f): 11:45am On Jan 13 |
Please I need help on Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning I'm about to go for training at Iloko Ijesha |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Dammyrosky(m): 12:07pm On Jan 13 |
That's good to hear. You study Computer Science at the ND level. And you choose a specialized field at the HND level. If the Polythechnics will duly engage their students with practical knowledge, it will be great. And if they only give out theories it will be wise for the students to go all the way by themselves to equip themselves with the practical skills in those fields. To the extents that by the time they're graduating, they are ready for the market place. 2 Likes |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by saintruky(m): 12:10pm On Jan 13 |
tom4greatness: Legit? |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Bugcompiler(m): 12:40pm On Jan 13 |
RepoMan007: You don't know what you are saying. Generalising things equates ignorance. I hold HND in CS from a federal Polytechnic before I went for Bsc. I learnt nothing new in the so called Bsc. Most of my lecturers in poly were much better than the uni PhD lect who couldn't construct ordinary flowchart. I have beaten uni graduates in many ways, many times holding HND. I have been building useful softwares since my ND, with many of my colleagues doing same. 5 Likes |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by T0BY(m): 12:41pm On Jan 13 |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by Frontend: 12:42pm On Jan 13 |
Nice Development Me I want to focus on software development Because so many people thinks that I can repair laptop and desktop |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by RepoMan007: 12:45pm On Jan 13 |
Bugcompiler:You ended up supporting my submission about polytechnics trying to be like universities. Polytechnics, the world over has a separate focus different from universities. Your HND and BSc weren't suppose to be identical but because Nigeria is a jungle, the leccturers in polytechnics have hijacked them and turned the syllabuses upside down. Thank you for reinforcing my point. |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by WantsandMore: 1:11pm On Jan 13 |
RepoMan007:both the EE & CE graduates make it possible cos I don't understand studying such courses for years & non of the products can boast of a patent to solve local problems. At least the Technicians from P/C know their jobs but the designers are falling short of their task. It's terrible. Infact this is why more P/C graduate think they should be equal to EE/CE graduate when infact it shouldn't be a debate. Both are supposed to be efficient in their jobs creating a balance ecosystem & harmony |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by RepoMan007: 1:32pm On Jan 13 |
WantsandMore:Samsungs for example is investing billions of USD per year to expand. Where will a CE graduate specifically get such to rival them? You should use your brain more oga. Or is it by using peoples live to plus career that we will get there? |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by MT: 1:35pm On Jan 13 |
Sirchiboy: Why not apply same to Bsc? Also, is Database not a specialization on its own too? |
Re: FG Unbundles HND Computer Science Across Nigeria by WantsandMore: 1:35pm On Jan 13 |
RepoMan007:tbh you'll be better off taking your own advice cos i don't understand where you are driving with your opinion |
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